SILER CITY — Back in 1996, then-29-year-old Greg Singleton was ready to start his life over. With passion, enthusiasm and a new positive outlook, he took a job at a dry cleaning business.
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By Valeria Cloës, CNR Staff
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7/8/23
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Adam Sides Jr. has a long fuse.
As a kid, Adam always told people he wanted to be in the military. He said he wanted to help people who couldn’t help themselves. His doctors, however, told …
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BY BEN RAPPAPORT, News + Record Staff
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7/6/23
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SILER CITY — The Siler City Department of Parks & Recreation has a new director. Former recreation coordinator Tylr Stinson, who planned the Spring Chicken Festival and Easter Eggstravaganza, transitioned into the new role on July 3.
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BY Valeria Cloës, News & Record Staff
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7/6/23
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SILER CITY — Supporters gathered at the Chatham Rabbit on June 24 to celebrate Rev. Donald Matthews and his run for the mayor’s seat in Siler City.
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BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff
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7/6/23
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On Feb. 24, 2022, former U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye (Turkey) Bob Pearson woke up in his Chatham County home to the news of war: Russian forces invaded Ukraine and began their attack on major cities including the capital city of Kyiv.
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BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff
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7/6/23
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Summer is one of the most anticipated times of the year; coveted enough that Disney made a show about what to do over the 104 days of summer vacation.
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BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff
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7/6/23
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On June 21, 2023, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a report of inappropriate sexual communication and relations between a suspect and another family member.
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From the Chatham County Sheriff's Office
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6/28/23
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The Silk Hope Ruritan Club has donated state-of-the-art interactive video panels to Silk Hope School. These cutting-edge panels serve as tools for teachers, providing them with enhanced capabilities …
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CN+R STAFF REPORTS
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6/28/23
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Kyle Shipp is thrilled to announce his candidacy for Mayor of Pittsboro and share a bold vision for the future of Pittsboro. As a town commissioner, Shipp gained valuable experience and an in-depth …
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From the Kyle for Mayor campaign
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6/28/23
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PITTSBORO — While the weather roared outside of the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center on Monday evening, Pittsboro commissioners held their last meeting of the month, which …
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BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff
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6/28/23
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PITTSBORO — Many of Chatham County’s elected officials and various municipal administrations came together on Monday afternoon for a round-table discussion with N.C. Attorney General Josh …
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BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff
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6/28/23
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The Fourth of July — also known as Independence Day in the U.S. — is widely celebrated across Chatham County with various festivals, church celebrations and firework displays.
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BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff
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6/28/23
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SILER CITY — The Siler City Board of Commissioners met at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, in the Courtroom at City Hall to approve the town’s 2023-2024 budget. The town’s new budget for …
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BY Valeria Cloës, News & Record Staff
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6/28/23
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PITTSBORO — The Town of Pittsboro is pleased to announce the launch of a public website dedicated to providing information on the proposed merger of the water and wastewater systems with …
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From the town of Pittsboro
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6/28/23
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PITTSBORO — Representatives from FirstNet and AT&T, as well as N.C. House Rep. Robert Reives II (D-Dist.54) and Gov. Roy Cooper attended FirstNet’s Five Year Anniversary Celebration …
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BY Valeria Cloës, News & Record Staff
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6/28/23
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Chatham Animal Rescue & Education (CARE) is proud to announce the hiring of their new Executive Director Jon Spoon.
Spoon brings a passion for promoting animal welfare along with years of …
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From Chatham Animal Rescue & Education
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6/28/23
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PITTSBORO — As the sun rose on Saturday morning, over 130 residents, elected officials and local Civil Rights activists gathered behind George Moses Horton Middle School to commemorate the …
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BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff
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6/22/23
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PITTSBORO — Under the sizzling sun on Saturday, June 17, almost 3,000 festivalgoers looked through Black-owned vendors’ booths, admiring artwork, spices, jewelry and even honey to buy.
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By Valeria Cloës, News & Record Staff
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6/22/23
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PITTSBORO — The town of Pittsboro’s water infrastructure has been a hot-button issue for commissioners and residents alike.
Town staff and elected officials are working to …
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BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff
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6/22/23
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PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Retired School Personnel (CCRSP), a branch of the North Carolina Retired School Personnel (NCRSP), hosted its End of Year Celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. on June 15 …
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By Valeria Cloës, News & Record Staff
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6/22/23
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