Americans have become more choosy about whom and how much to tip at the holidays, according to a phone survey conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. How much to tip and whom to give it to has always been a tricky decision, one that…
Free business seminars at Central Carolina Community College
The following seminars are offered at no cost to persons either in business or who are interested in starting a business. They all take place at the main campus of Central Carolina Community College at 764 West Street in Pittsboro in the Conference Roo…
Take a walk on the far side at the Carolina Brewery
What happens when you mix the minds of Andy Warhol and Gary Larson? You get something like the art of Chatham’s own Roger Person. You can walk through that special place that is Person’s brain at the October/November exhibit at the Pittsboro Caroli…
Chatham Business Expo is open to all
The Chatham Business Expo will be held at Pittsboro Ford on October 22 from 12 – 6 p.m. If you would like to exhibit at the Expo and have not yet registered, it would be a good idea do so right away.
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival to unveil new dance tent
Drive out into the country, past Pittsboro on Henderson Tanyard Road, as you pass a nice horse pasture and just before you start seeing signs that say “festival” with arrows pointing down the drive, something else stands out just beyond those trees. Th…
A Walk in the Country art exhibit
The August/September Art Exhibit at the Carolina Brewery and Grill in Pittsboro is joyous exploration of today’s Chatham County country life. Phyllis Burns, Shannon Bueker and Cherie Westmoreland craft charming animals and pastoral scenes in clay and…
Chapel Hill Public Library celebrates 50 years
On Sunday, September 13th at 6pm, Fearrington will host in The Barn the celebration of The Chapel Hill Public Library’s 50th Anniversary. The event, Long Story Short, is a once-in-a-Carolina-lifetime lineup of Chapel Hill’s best writers alongside two s…
Reno Sharpe Store Music Fundraiser takes place on Saturday
Sharpe Store Music invites everyone to join us for our 10 Year Anniversary & Memorial Celebration this Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m – 8 p.m. Bands will be playing all day, parking-lot jammin’, crafts, vendors, food, bouncy house and more.
This week at McIntyre’s Fine Books
McIntyre’s has something for everyone this weekend, starting Friday with one of the Raleigh News & Observer’s Recommended Summer Reads authors, then two events on Saturday – both are fiction with a mysterious twist – and ending up on Sunday with the ev…
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Andrew Allden files to run for a seat on the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners
Pittsboro and Chatham County recreation board member Andrew Allden filed for an open seat on the Pittsboro Town Board of Commissioners on Friday, July 17, 2009. Allden, the track meet director and alumni relations coordinator for UNC Chapel Hill track …
We’re working on a "Buy Chatham" discount card
I am still working on getting the new “Buy Chatham” discount card going. I have talked to 42 businesses county wide that are in agreement with a card that will work much like a VIC Card. The business would give you a 10% discount on your purchase when …
Olive Branch Caffe says good bye
The Olive Branch Caffe has closed its doors for good. We wanted to say thank you to our many loyal customers and friends who supported us in this difficult economy. We were very sad and disappointed to have to come to this difficult decision.
Chatham Economic Development Corp launches enhanced website
The Chatham County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) announces the launch of its newly enhanced and redesigned website at www.chathamedc.org. The site redesign incorporates the EDC’s recent rebranding campaign and a new business resource, Chatha…
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Time for Chatham County commissioners to get off the spending bus and on the school bus
During one of the worst recessions in decades, the county should not propose a budget that significantly increases the cost of government and cuts education. We all have to prioritize between “wants” and “needs”. The Board of Commissioners should do th…
Carolina Advanced Digital is moving to Cary after 25 years in Siler City
After 25 years in Siler City, Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. (CAD), an engineering company focused on IT infrastructure, management and security solutions, today announced their move to Cary to further develop their successful business. June 1, 2009, …
Central Carolina Community College graduates budding entrepreneurs
Central Carolina Community College has helped another group of budding entrepreneurs increase their chances of success in the business world. Eleven students at the Chatham County Campus have completed the REAL program, (Rural Entrepreneurship through …
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Citizens’ College comes to Jordan-Matthews High School
“Citizens’ College – How Government Works” is coming to Jordan Matthews High School as a voluntary “after school program” beginning on Thursday, October 29.
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Gene Galin for Chatham School Board
I strongly support Gene Galin in the Board of Education race. This is a non-partisan race. Plus quite frankly I vote for those who I believe will have the best impact.