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“Paris is always a good idea,” Audrey Hepburn once famously declared. Before my journey from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Charles De Gaulle Airport on October 25, 2023, I was besieged … more
SILER CITY — The Siler City Fire Department, with a little help from neighboring fire agencies, celebrated its 100th anniversary in style this past weekend, marking a significant milestone … more
PITTSBORO — O'Quinn's Butcher Shop held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Friday, Oct. 27, at 193 Lowes Drive in Pittsboro. The family-owned business, which has been … more
Seaforth football head coach Terrance Gary didn’t have any more questions to answer in his post-game interview following the win over Jordan-Matthews on Oct. 19. After breaking the … more
RALEIGH — I made my annual visit to the fair on Monday with my wife, Beth, and our sons, Everett, 13, and James, 8. I've been going to the state fair since I can remember going anywhere. I've … more
PITTSBORO — October will again be designated as a month for local residents to take part in distance exercises as part of an ongoing campaign by the Chatham County Parks and Recreation.  … more
PITTSBORO — More students in Chatham County will have an opportunity to learn and experience live performance art with the expansion of the Artists-in-Schools program to middle school students. … more
Here’s a question to ponder: How many flat tires can a man fix in 60 years?    The world may never know, but there is someone who probably could come close to providing the … more
PITTSBORO — A new eatery has opened in Pittsboro that is serving the unique sights, sounds and delicious flavors of Jamaica.   Nestled in the commercial hub known as The Plant on … more
PITTSBORO – Chatham County Schools announced the completion of School Nutrition Association (SNA) training by two child nutrition employees, who are now School Nutrition Specialists (SNS). … more
PITTSBORO — The Chess Club, hosted by The Chatham County Library, met this past Saturday afternoon.   The Chatham News & Record stopped by to speak with and watch some of its … more
PITTSBORO —  Sera Cuni cannot be stopped.    The celebrity chef and owner of Cafe Root Cellar added another trophy on Monday, taking home the 2023 Undeniably Dairy Award for … more
SILER CITY — An hour before the grand opening celebration for The Hispanic Liaison, hoards of people flooded the new space at 404 N. Holly Ave., decorated with vibrant announcements for … more
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 … more
PITTSBORO — The aromas of warm cinnamon crumb cake wafted through the air as tensions rose.   The cake melded with the nostalgic flavors of peanut butter and jelly in a gooey delight. … more
When Josie Murray was forced to stand outside a public library in Purcellville, Virginia, unable to check out a book, she knew she had to make a change. Her white friends offered to go inside … more
If you pass by the Boys & Girls Clubs in Siler City or Pittsboro on a weekday after school, you might see students playing games, doing their homework or engaging in leadership activities. … more
Some large employers are asking remote-working employees to come back to the office. But the growth of coworking during, and since, the Covid-19 pandemic has been well-documented. In Chatham … more
Each spring, the Chatham County Partnership for Children hosts a “Day of the Books” (or “El Día de los Libros”) children’s festival in Siler City. The event … more
Many senior citizens struggle with budgeting after finding themselves on a fixed income. The Chatham County Council on Aging is partnering with the National Council on Aging to offer a program to … more
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