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…
Chatham County Schools honor employees
On Thursday evening, September 23, Chatham County Schools and the Chatham County Board of Education honored several groups of employees who had been recognized by their colleagues. A Teacher of the Year from each school and the Chatham County Teacher o…
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Chatham Social Services hosts National Adoption Month celebration
The Chatham County Department of Social Services (DSS) invites residents to attend a celebration in honor of National Adoption Month. The event is slated for Monday, Nov. 15, at 5:15 pm at the Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro.
Chatham Middle has first PBIS Celebration of the new school year
Students at Chatham Middle School showcased their vocal talents with the first official round of PBIS (formerly PBS), school-wide celebrations on Wednesday, September 22. The event was held in the school gym, and took place at three separate time slots…
What is the owful odor at the new library?
Does anyone know what the awful smell is at the new library? I have asked a clerk, but she didn’t know. It seems to be getting worse, and after visiting the library yesterday, I fought a headache until the evening. finally got rid of it, and sat down a…
NHS Voices Concert will feature NHS Guitars and NHS Dance Ensemble
The Northwood High School Arts Education Department and Arts Education Foundation presents the first concert of the 2010-2011 school year on Tuesday, November 9th at 7 p.m. in the Benjamin J. Lee Auditorium.
Runners and walkers invited to participate in Chatham Middle 5K
Runners and walkers are invited to participate in the first annual Chatham Middle School Ram Run 5K on Saturday, November 13, at 9 a.m. Entry is $20 for adults and $10 for students. Participants will receive a race day t-shirt. Proceeds will benefit Ch…
Lost dogs, collars and micro-chips
Several years ago, my husband and I found a wonderful dog in a “kill shelter” up in Virginia. After he cleaned up and was behaving properly, we took him to our vet. The first thing the vet did was take a scanner and scanned our “new” dog for a micro-ch…
Honey, I bought a $50,000 BMW and saved money by not buying a $100,000 Porsche
George Lucier claims that he has reduced the county budget every year while in office. However, our county spending has increased at six times the rate of our population growth. How is that possible?
Tax cut challenge for Chatham County
The tax cut issue in Chatham County, NC will come, whether it is planned or not. The strategic responsibility will be to balance the drop in real estate values in two years with the demands of financing the borrowed amounts from the last three years.
Chatham County commissioners can not obey their own rules
I found it amazing that our current county commissioners led by Mr. Lucier would enact an ordinance requiring County employee(s) to spend their time going around enforcing a state law regarding campaign signs encroaching on state property.
Senator Bob Atwater visits Bonlee School students
On Monday, September 20, Senator Bob Atwater visited Bonlee School as part of the America’s Legislators Back to School program. The program, originally introduced in 1999 as a one day event that later expanded into a week long event and is now a year…
Chatham County high school students earn AP Scholar awards
Students at the three traditional high schools of Chatham County Schools have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams.
Chatham Central teacher speaks at Harry and Rosemary Wong conference
Emily Boyle, an English teacher at Chatham Central High School, presented a note-taking procedure at the Instructional Institute for Lateral Entry and Inexperienced Teachers, after being invited by keynote speakers and classroom management experts, Drs…
Bad behavior is not limited to those on two wheels
I think you’ll find it’s rather difficult to legislate or enforce good behavior or common sense. You are absolutely right that she should have stopped at the stop sign. However, you should also never assume that the other vehicle is going to follow the…