It’s the big night for big cats. Immerse yourself in the color and culture of South Africa when you join Carolina Tiger Rescue at our fourth annual gala fundraiser benefiting the eighty wild cats in our care. The Black Tie & Tails Ball will take place …
Credit card theft in Chatham County?
Sunday, to my shock, I looked at my bank account online and discovered there were at least five hundred dollars worth of goods charged to my debit card that I had not bought nor authorized. Most of the buying was done in England as far as I could tell….
Storytelling at the Bynum General Store this Sunday
Just a reminder to bring your families and friends and join us for an evening of storytelling for grown ups at the Bynum General Store on Sunday, January 9 from 7 pm to 9 pm. You will have the opportunity to hear a variety of storytelling styles and st…
Chatham County should not be in the business of importing trash
I would like to add some comments regarding the outrageous possibility that our county would become a site for a Regional landfill. Of all the business opportunities to attract, I find it appalling we could be in the business of importing trash.
Salvation Army of Chatham County counts it’s blessings
The Salvation Army of Chatham County would like to thank everyone for their support during our Christmas Cheer 2010 program. In this time of economic uncertainty, it is truly a blessing to see the support from our communities in Chatham.
Tenth Pittsboro community dance jam coming
The tenth Pittsboro Community Dance Jam is coming to the Pittsboro Community House on 65 Thompson street on the evening of Saturday, January 22.
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Chatham Commissioners make moves that save county taxpayers $450,000 a year
During its regular meeting on January 3, 2010, a majority of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved several actions to reduce county budget expenses and streamline operations for a total savings approximately $2 million over the next four y…
New Chatham County commissioners keep their campaign promises
It is clear that with the election in November, the face of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners has changed. Despite receiving only 51 percent of the vote, the conservative majority has determined that it has a mandate and has wasted no time in p…
Consumer Reports lists five steps to happy returns
Socks again? As consumers scramble to purchase gifts this holiday season, shoppers also need to keep in mind that nearly 20 percent of Americans plan to return at least one holiday gift, according to a Consumer Reports Holiday Shopping Poll conducted l…
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Chatham County holding community meetings on landfill siting evaluation
As a result of the Board of Commissioners’ Work Session on December 13, 2010, staff has proceeded with scheduling four community meetings to present landfill siting evaluation background, proposed evaluation criteria, and an explanation of the scoring …
Appalachian State University placed 36 student-athletes on the SoCon Fall Academic All-Conference team
Appalachian State University placed 36 student-athletes on the Southern Conference fall academic all-conference team, announced the league office. A total of 345 student- athletes, representing all 12 Southern Conference institutions were named to the …
Twenty Chatham County school teachers earn National Board certification
Twenty teachers in Chatham County Schools have recently earned National Board certification an increase over last year when six educators in the district did so. They are part of the newest group of educators across the state and nation to achieve the …
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Chatham commissioners provide direction on nonprofit grants
On December 13, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners provided direction to the management team on the county’s nonprofits grant program, which served 34,000 residents last year. The board set the funding level at $400,000, close to a half-cent o…
Winter weather advisory remains in effect until 4 pm this afternoon
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 4 pm this afternoon. Most areas of Chatham County have experienced periods of snow and freezing rain this morning. Precipitation began as snow before mixing with sleet later this morning. Freezing rain …
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Chatham Waste Management department prepares for Christmas and New Year holidays
All Chatham County collection centers will close early at 5pm on December 24 (Christmas Eve) and will be CLOSED December 25 (Christmas Day). The main Waste Management facility will beclosed on December 24, 27 and 31, 2010. Regular hours resume on Monda…
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Chatham Board of Commissioners meeting agenda – 12/13/10
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, December 6 at the Chatham Community library in Pittsboro, NC at 6 p.m.Related:Official Chatham County, NC
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Chatham commissioners announce new planning board appointments
During its meeting on Monday, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners announced five appointments to the Planning Board. The new members are: John Phillip Canterbury, Karl Ernst, Mike Grigg, Dwayne Howard, and Katherine Butler (at-large appointment.)
LEED certification – More hype than substance
LEED Certification is often promoted as being about energy efficiency. Despite a substantial additional cost many critics claim it doesn’t deliver and is more hype than substance. One area where Chatham County has spent a lot of money in recent years