Brigadier General James L. Anderson of the United States Army visited Phillip Little’s Military History class at Northwood High School on Friday, May 7. General Anderson’s visit is part of the class’s ongoing study of conflict, leadership, and de…
Dedication ceremony of 3M reclaimed water project on May 22
A formal dedication ceremony of the reclaimed water project will take place on May 22 at the 3M facility at 4191 Hwy 87 South in Moncure, NC 27559.
Clark named interim principal of Moncure
Kaye Clark was announced as the interim principal of Moncure School during the Chatham County Board of Education meeting on Monday evening, May 10. Clark will begin this assignment on July 1 for one year while the district searches for a permanent prin…
Free parent "Can we talk" workshop
The Chatham County Public Health Department will host a FREE! parent workshop called “Can We Talk” on Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 9:00am-2:00pm. This workshop is designed to help parents enhance their role in their children’s sexuality and health educa…
Logan wins Superintendent of the Year award from High School Athletic Association
On Thursday, May 6, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) honored 2009-2010 student-athletes, coaches, school administrators and others affiliated with high school athletics in the state during a recognition ceremony.
Residents can access American Tobacco Trail in Chatham County
In preparation for the June 5 grand opening of a 4.7-mile section of the American Tobacco Trail (ATT) in Chatham County, the county advises residents of access points for the trail. The ATT is a regional trail for recreation and commuter use by pedestr…
Northwood girls soccer advances to second round with convincing win over Bunn, 11-0
The Lady Chargers opened state play on Tuesday with an 11-0 win over Bunn High School. Annie Cleaver and Casey Norris each scored a hat trick with three goals a piece. Gaby Mehringer, Hannah Lawrence, Darien Skinner, Kathryn Lloyd and Allie Gray scored…
Committee plans for Chatham County’s Project Graduation
Since 1990, Project Graduation has been an annual event for graduating seniors from all Chatham County high schools. Seniors and their guests enjoy a fun-filled evening with music, inflatable games and plenty of food in a safe graduation celebration th…
Bartholomew named principal of Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
During the afternoon Board of Education meeting on Monday, May 3, it was announced that Dr. Justin Bartholomew will be the principal of the district’s newest school, Margaret B. Pollard Middle School.
Northwood High School sports news roundup for April 20
Here is a roundup of what happened in Northwood High School sports on April 20, 2010.
Northwood JV Boys Basketball wins Carolina 9 Conference with 12-2 record
The Northwood Chargers JV Boys Basketball team won the Carolina 9 Conference this past basketball season with an overall record of 12-2. The JV Chargers are led by Coach Darrell Bean, along with the help of his wife Deana Bean, who keeps the books for …
Chatham Chamber of Commerce to hold 22nd annual golf tournament
The Chatham Chamber of Commerce will hold its 22nd annual golf tournament on May 17, 2010. This year’s tournament will be held at the Tradition Golf Club at Chapel Ridge, “A Fred Couples Golf Course.”
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What I saw at the Pittsboro Farmers’ Market
I was at the Pittsboro Farmers Market last week, it was breezy but cool to look at all that was available. Starting on one side of the covered shed, here is what I saw.
Jordan-Matthews band director selected to study Mississippi Delta heritage
Mark Dillon, the band director at Jordan-Matthews High School, has been selected from a national applicant pool to attend one of twenty summer study opportunities supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Endowment is a federal agency…
Love it or hate it, your hair can make you feel sexy one day and frumpy the next
Love it or hate it, your hair can make you feel sexy one day and frumpy the next. According to a new survey featured in the May 2010 issue of ShopSmart, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, many of us try to spend our way to better tresses, snapping…
Bonlee Elementary School celebrates the reading award ceremony
The library media program at Bonlee Elementary School promotes student reading through various reading initiatives. The grades K-2 Read-A-Thon is one of the reading initiatives sponsored by the school library media program, which involves parents as ac…
Job market improves, but consumers face sharp rise in economic difficulties
Despite an improved employment picture, consumers faced increased economic difficulties in their lives, according to the Consumer Reports index for April. The Consumer Reports Employment Index stands at 50.4 for April, reflective of net job creation in…
N.C. 87 closure near new Chatham Community Library
A section of N.C. 87 in Pittsboro closed on April 19. The road closing will allow for the construction of a roundabout in front of the new Chatham Community Library. N.C. 87 serves as an important channel for Pittsboro residents to reach their homes, b…
First Citizens Bank celebrates 40th anniversary
First Citizens Bank will celebrate its 40th anniversary in Pittsboro with a customer appreciation day Friday, April 23, at its branch located at 24 Hanks St.
How to become a price-matching maven
Many stores promise to match competitors’ prices, and in today’s ultra-competitive retail marketplace, price-matching and price-adjustment policies can help you get the best deal. But price-matching policies can vary significantly store to store and …
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Taking the fire out of fire ants
Cooperative Extension in Chatham County will offer a program on fire ant management on Thursday, April 29. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Agriculture Building in downtown Pittsboro. Participants are required to call 919-542-8202, to pre-reg…