On February 2, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a report of possible sexual abuse against minors. Investigators discovered that two juveniles were victimized, and that the suspect …
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From Chatham County Sheriff's Office
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3/27/23
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BEAR CREEK — A Siler City man was arrested Tuesday after he brought a gun to Chatham Central High School, according to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office.
The man, identified as Justin Ryan …
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CN+R Staff Reports
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3/24/23
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SILER CITY — Dr. John Dykers is well aware his home doesn’t pass the smell test.
As soon as you enter the front door, the odor smacks you in the sniffer — it’s …
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BY BEN RAPPAPORT, News + Record Staff
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3/22/23
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SILER CITY — The building once housing Carter Bank& Trust in downtown Siler City is being repurposed by town government.
The town of Siler City has negotiated a deal to purchase the …
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BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff
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3/22/23
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Chatham County’s high infant mortality rate, increases in poor mental health and deaths from drug overdoses are among the priority areas named in the newly published 2022 State of the County …
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CN+R STAFF REPORTS
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3/22/23
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RALEIGH — If you’re the Democratic Leader of the N.C. House in the midst of a busy (and sometimes contentious) legislative session — working on your own bills and rallying support …
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CN+R STAFF REPORTS
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3/22/23
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SANFORD — When Gage Lindley first heard about a fairly new statewide scholarship, it didn’t exactly rock his world.
On one hand, the Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarship …
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From Central Carolina Community College
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3/22/23
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PITTSBORO — Chatham County Board of Commissioners have approved funding from the state provided through opioid settlements from major pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors.
The …
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BY BEN RAPPAPORT, News + Record Staff
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3/22/23
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JoAnn Davis, the indicted director of the Chatham County Housing Authority, has been placed on administrative leave by her board.
Housing Authority board attorney Brian Crawford told the News + …
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BY BILL HORNER III, Publisher
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3/22/23
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Eric Andrews of Realty World Carolina Properties has been recognized as a part of the 2022 APEX Producers Club by the Realtors Land Institute.
The club is a part of the RLI APEX Production Awards …
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CN+R STAFF REPORTS
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3/22/23
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A proposed bill in the North Carolina General Assembly could bring additional funding, recognition and access to the Haw River Trail by designating it as an official state trail.
Senate Bill 100 …
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BY BEN RAPPAPORT, News + Record Staff
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3/22/23
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SILER CITY — Everyone’s favorite ogre will take theater audiences on a fairytale journey into the swamp and beyond this month when Jordan-Matthews High School presents “Shrek The …
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From JMArts
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3/22/23
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CHAPEL HILL — Fifty-three men signed the Continental Association, which called for a trade boycott against British merchants by the colonies. Fifty-six men signed the U.S. Declaration of …
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BY BEN RAPPAPORT, News + Record Staff
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3/22/23
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SILER CITY — Commissioners met for their second meeting of the month Monday, where they held a public hearing about the potential extension of the mayor’s term from two to four years and …
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BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff
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3/22/23
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With their left hands placed atop Bibles and their right hands raised, Kyler Aney and Dakota Morrow this week took oaths of office, becoming the newest members to join the Chatham County …
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From Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
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3/22/23
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PITTSBORO — The Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting applications for the Resource Conservation Workshop scheduled for June 25-30 at North Carolina State University in …
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From Chatham County Government
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3/22/23
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United Way of North Carolina’s annual Spirit of North Carolina Award celebrates organizations for their exemplary partnership demonstrated through fundraising and volunteer efforts, outstanding …
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From the United Way of Chatham County
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3/22/23
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SILER CITY — vIVa Hydration hosted its grand opening in downtown Siler City on Saturday. The opening was marked by a ribbon cutting along with the Chatham Chamber of Commerce. The business will …
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Photos by Nikki Witt
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3/21/23
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PHOTOS: Fidelity Bank breaks ground on new Pittsboro location
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PITTSBORO — Fidelity Bank broke ground on its new Pittsboro location on Monday in a ceremony featuring Pittsboro branch associates, members of the bank’s leadership team and local …
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Photos by Matt Ramey
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3/21/23
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PHOTOS: Gov. Roy Cooper visits Chatham Democrats
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PITTSBORO — N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper visited Chatham County last Thursday, attending a Democratic Party event in Pittsboro at the invitation of Rep. Robert Reives II. Cooper, shown speaking with …
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Photos by Matt Ramey
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3/21/23
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