It’s hard to believe that community leaders elected and appointed to promote educational excellence would sabotage the students they’re supposed to serve, but that’s precisely what Chatham County school officials and the Board of Education have d…
Verizon provides best wireless service in Chatham County
My experiences with multiple providers has always lead me back to Verizon. They may lack the EyePhones, but they make up for it in coverage. I’m currently on a Blackberry Curve i picked up at our local Radio Shack. It’s not a good idea. Not trying to b…
Statement from Dean Smith’s family about his health
The family of former University of North Carolina head men’s basketball coach Dean Smith issued a statement on Saturday, detailing their father’s mental and physical condition.
2010 Meet the Pack Day set for August 14
The 2010 Meet The Pack Day has been set for Saturday, August 14 at Carter-Finley Stadium from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity for Wolfpack fans to meet and receive autographs of their favorite NC State football players and coaches.
Duke football players clean up campus
The summer is a very important time for college football teams as student-athletes spend the offseason running, lifting weights and training for the upcoming season while also balancing classes, jobs and internships. For the second straight day, member…
Duke football visits Durham Rescue Mission
More than 100 members of the Duke football program spent over two hours visiting the children and families at the Durham Rescue Mission on Sunday afternoon. Head coach David Cutcliffe was joined by the Blue Devil players to enjoy a warm day with the fa…
Harrison promoted to Duke Associate Director of Athletics for Human Resources
Duke University Vice President and Director of Athletics Kevin White announced on Thursday the promotion of Gerald J. Harrison to Associate Director of Athletics for Human Resources. Harrison, who joined the staff in January of 2008, had previously ser…
Wright returns to Duke football program
Duke head football coach David Cutcliffe announced on July 2 that former Blue Devil wide receiver and team captain Jomar Wright has returned to his alma mater to serve as a graduate assistant coach. Wright will work with Duke’s defensive unit.
Followup to the June 21 school board meeting
Here is a followup to the school board meeting held on June 21.
Technology for Chatham County Schools
I was not able to stay for the whole commissioner’s meeting on June 21. Based on the discussion, and the very good questions asked by the commissioners, they were in favor of refreshing the high school laptops, but not, at this time, in favor of the iP…
Chatham County commissioners should honor obligations to our hard-working county employees
When the 2009-2010 budget was passed last year, George Lucier stated: “When recession struck, Chatham County immediately froze hiring for many positions as well as increases.” He went on to announce that the pay-for-performance salary increases earned …
Pittsboro writer wins third place in literary magazine writing contest
A unique new writing contest organized by a local writer and a Chapel Hill-based literary magazine has named the winners of the inaugural competition. The Laine Cunningham Novel Awards are given for unpublished novels in any genre. The prizes include c…
Time to put Chatham County government on a budgetary diet
While walking this morning, I circled the courthouse, Dunlap Building, Recreation Department, and Public Works, the purpose of an Obesity Director (OD) became clear. If I exercise to keep in shape and lose weight, maybe the OD can recommend how Chatham…
Chatham County older adults and adults with disabilities can get heat and nutrition relief
The Chatham County Council on Aging has received donations from Progress Energy and Duke Energy to supply electric box fans to low income older adults and adults with disabilities. As the summer temperatures rise, the fans can make a substantial differ…
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Chatham County 4-H offers hunter safety course
Are you interested in learning more about hunter safety? Chatham County 4-H is offering all youth ages 11-18 the opportunity to participate in the Hunter Safety program through the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission on July 12 and 13, 2010.
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Local food to the rescue: Joel Salatin comes to Chatham County
The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association was honored to host influential farmer and activist Joel Salatin as he visited Pittsboro, NC on June 30. Joel started his day with a brief stop by the CFSA office where staff filled him in on CFSA activities.
Consumer Reports recommends best bikes for riders on a budget
Summer is a great time to get out of the gym and hit the road-especially on a bike. Consumer Reports latest tests of bicycles found six Recommended models aimed at casual and fitness riders. And although a higher price means better components and light…
2010 Chatham Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament winners
The Chatham Chamber of Commerce held its’ 22nd Annual Golf Tournament at the Tradition Golf Club at Chapel Ridge, “A Fred Couples Golf Course” on Monday, June 21. There were 68 golfers that came out to play in the tournament. Prizes were awarded to the…