On Monday, November 15, second and third grade students at Virginia Cross Elementary presented a musical concert. Music teacher Christa Brown, in collaboration with grade level teachers, prepared a concert program that included the participation of all…
Chatham County takes action on odors reported in Chatham Community Library
Chatham County has actively worked with an air quality engineer to identify and address odor issues reported in the Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro since its opening in mid-September. One odor source has been identified and has been fixed throug…
Reed brings Native American artifacts to Perry Harrison School
Robert Reed came to Perry Harrison School to share his extensive collection of Native American Artifacts with students on Monday, November 22. Reed, who is part Native American, has been collecting artifacts for about fifty years. Reed works as a Drive…
What kind of shape is the Chatham County real estate market in?
Several people have contacted me over the past few weeks asking about the real estate market so I think it might be time to post some information that might be helpful to everyone. There’s a lot of information to share, so I will break this up into two…
First Annual Wood Charter School percussion festival is happening on December 2
In Chapel Hill, the Triangle, and the wider Piedmont there is a need for more classical music education among children, especially in the vast field of percussion. Matt Vooris is attempting for the first time to combine a percussion recital atmosphere,…
Library manager reports on odd odor in new building
We are providing these answers to clarify issues related to odors that some people have reported in the Chatham Community Library. Staff and patrons first reported an unpleasant “new smell” odor not long after the library opened. To some people, the od…
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Chatham commissioners recommend action on western Wake treatment plant
At the November 15 meeting, the current Chatham County Board of Commissioners recommended that the request by the Western Wake Partnership (WWP) to locate an 8.1-mile wastewater discharge line in Chatham County be denied unless specific conditions are …
Fearrington House is awarded the 2011 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating
Fearrington House Country Inn has received the 2010 Forbes Five Star Award by Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil. This is the 12th consecutive year that this prestigious guide has bestowed its top honor on The Fearrington House Country Inn.
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Chatham County’s elected boards to meet on economic development
The Chatham County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is hosting a joint meeting of the Board of Commissioners, the town boards of Goldston, Pittsboro and Siler City, and the Board of Education to discuss economic development in the county. The mee…
Chatham County’s elected boards to meet on economic development
The Chatham County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is hosting a joint meeting of the Board of Commissioners, the town boards of Goldston, Pittsboro and Siler City, and the Board of Education to discuss economic development in the county. The mee…
Biolex Therapeutics names Kurt Graves Executive Chairman
The Board of Directors of Biolex Therapeutics, Inc. today announced the appointment of Kurt Graves as Executive Chairman of the Board. In this newly created position, Mr. Graves will provide strategic leadership to the Board and work closely with execu…
New Chatham Civil Rights Book Club honors Margie Ellison
The Chatham County Office of Human Relations joins with the Human Relations Commission and Chatham’s Community Civil Rights Educators in launching the Margie E. Ellison Civil Rights Book Club. Ellison, who passed away in 2009, chaired the Human Relat…
Northwood Marching Chargers triumph in Pinecrest band competition
The Northwood Marching Charger Band opened its competition season on a high note, scoring a Superior Rating at the 3rd Annual Pinecrest Band Fest in Southern Pines on Saturday, September 25. Defending 2A champions, this year the Chargers competed in th…
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Improvements coming to Chatham County collection centers
During the month of November, Chatham County’s Waste Management department will conduct needed maintenance, repairs and upgrades at all twelve collection centers, with minimal interruption to service.
Bonlee announces Character Trait Award recipients for respect
As part of its Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) and character education program, Bonlee School recognizes Students of the Month who best exemplify each month’s character trait. The following students have been chosen from their homer…
First round schedule of the North Carolina high school football playoffs is set
The first round of the 2010 North Carolina high school football playoffs has been set for Friday, November 12. All three local Chatham County high schools will be participating. In the division 2AA play, No. 15 S. Granville (5-5) will play at No. 2 Pit…
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Chatham County invites input on response to state permit extension act
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on Nov. 15 at 6 pm to get public input on a proposal for the county to opt out of a state law providing an additional one-year extension of deadlines for certai…
Chatham County Toys for Tots campaign is under way
My name is Lisa Evans. I currently am the manager at Snapfitness in Pittsboro, and recently was appointed The first official Chatham County Coordinator for Toys for Tots. The campaign is on its way and I hope it will be a good one, but I need your help…