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Silk Hope Ruritan Club tallies 70 years of service

Northwest of Pittsboro, amid sprawling fields and rustic farms, lies the small rural community of Silk Hope. A run-down gas station, doubling as a surprisingly delicious BBQ joint, suggests a community forgotten. But nearby, an immaculate fire station and the 5,000-square-foot Silk Hope Community building tell a different story.

Siler City commissioners talk trash

One of the more contentious moments of the meeting came during discussion of waste management, currently contracted through Waste Industries, about how well the waste is managed, and whether to renew the contract.

Pittsboro asks for concessions on new storage facility

A potential new storage facility was the main topic of discussion at the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners April 8 meeting, with a public hearing on the rezoning request needed for construction to move forward.

Heads up, artists: Sidewalk Chalk Festival on tap for May 18

The fourth annual Sidewalk Chalk Festival will take place Saturday, May 18 at The Park at Briar Chapel, 1015 Andrews Store Road in Pittsboro.

CCCC, Methodist University announce new partnership

A new agreement allows Central Carolina Community College students an assured entry pathway to Methodist University upon graduation from CCCC.

Saturday’s alright for shredding

Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling is holding a document shredding event this Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Solid Waste & Recycling Main Facility at 28 County Services Road in Pittsboro.

Pittsboro’s Troop 93 celebrates new Eagle Scouts

It’s impressive to see a single member of a Scout troop achieve the rank of Eagle, the highest and most prestigious achievement in Scouting. On Saturday, Scout Troop 93 here in Pittsboro saw three of its members bestowed with the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout.

Local non-profits unite to build upon their life’s work

Sometimes, a casual conversation can lead to big things. Such is the case for a local non-profit organization, Sonshine and Blessings, and Pittsboro United Methodist Church.

Chatham seeks applicants for advisory boards

Chatham County has openings across several advisory committees and is seeking applications from county residents 18 or older who are interested in serving. Applications can be filled out on the …

Car wash drain field raises concerns in Fearrington

Residents of Fearrington Village raised concerns at the Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting on March 18. The issue surrounds a proposal for new drainage field for a new Sam's Car Wash, …

'Growing State, Shrinking Farmland'

Last week regional and state agricultural leaders gathered for NC Ag Leads: Imagine Agriculture Day at the SAS campus in Cary, to talk about agriculture, challenges and how to move the industry forward.

Wolfspeed hits construction milestone at Siler City facility

Wolfspeed celebrated a significant construction milestone at its new multi-billion dollar John Palmour Manufacturing Center for Silicon Carbide in Siler City. The topping out ceremony, held on …