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High school students at Chatham County Schools are currently set to return to in-person hybrid learning on Feb. 1.
Letter from CCS high school staff asks board to remain in Plan C, cites safety concerns
A letter signed by 50 high school staff members and sent to Chatham County Schools’ Board of Education members expresses “grave” concerns over the safety of hybrid in-person … more
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Staff from the Chatham County Public Health Department, Chatham County Emergency Services, Chatham County Libraries, and Chatham County Manager’s Office conducted a call center on January 22nd, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center in Pittsboro to schedule appointments for the January 25th COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic, also at the Agriculture and Conference Center.
Chatham County Public Health Department to host appointment-only COVID-19 mass vaccination event Monday
  PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) will host a COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic on Monday, January 25, at the Chatham County Agriculture and … more
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Jordan-Matthews High School Principal Tripp Crayton (left) pictured with Chatham County Schools former Superintendent Dr. Derrick D. Jordan, pre-pandemic. Crayton was announced as the first principal of Seaforth High School on Wednesday.
New: J-M's Crayton named first principal at new Seaforth High School
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Board of Education named Tripp Crayton as the first principal of Seaforth High School on Wednesday, effective Feb. 15.  Seaforth, set to open next fall to … more
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Most CCS high school students have not been back to in-person learning since last March — meaning hallways, like this one at Jordan-Matthews High School, have not seen students in a while. That changed last week, when students were required to attend in-person state testing.
What would a federal waiver mean for CCS state test results?
The State Board of Education approved on Jan. 7 a request asking the U.S. Dept. of Education to not hold N.C. schools and districts accountable for this year’s state exams. If approved, that … more
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Deputy Rocky Smith of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, Cambridge Hills Director of Activities Angela de Muinck and Executive Director Mike Walters helped facilitate Friday’s ‘drive-by’ at the Pittsboro assisted living facility.
How COVID-19 vaccinations were done at this congregate living facility
Cambridge Hills completed its first round of COVID-19 vaccinations Thursday. Before we get to that, can you talk about any changes in operations and procedures you’ve had since our last discussion, and how you’ve managed to prevent COVID infections at Cambridge? more
Your Chatham County property values are being calculated now. Here’s how that’s happening.
With the bulk of assessed 2020 property taxes already collected and in the county’s coffers, Chatham County Tax Administrator Jenny Williams and her staff at the county’s tax offices are in the … more
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Carrboro resident Jamie Jennings and her daughter Jolene pick up dinner from Ta Contento, a Mexican food truck, in front of Cedar Grove UMC in Pittsboro.
'Pay what you can': Pittsboro church supports the community with subsidized meals, front porch food pantry
PITTSBORO — Just off Jones Ferry Road along the outskirts of Pittsboro, a Mexican food truck served dinner right outside Cedar Grove United Methodist Church’s front porch last Thursday as … more
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A family photo of the author, Hannah McClellan, and her grandpa, Charles Donnie Britt, who died last week from congestive heart failure at 85.
On my grandpa: a life well lived and well loved
The night before my grandpa died, I told a close friend at the end of our nearly two-hour phone call that I wasn’t too sad that his passing was likely imminent. Just 10 hours later, my mom … more
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PFAS level in Pittsboro drinking water from 49 samples — 70 ng/L is the EPA health advisory maximum.
Pittsboro says town’s drinking water could be clean within a year
PITTSBORO — Pittsboro could have clean drinking water within about a year, according to water treatment experts, but only if the town’s board of commissioners act later this month to approve … more
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While downtown Siler City has its share of vacant buildings, recent development like Chatham Lofts (shown at right) and in-process developments are set to change the look and feel of the area.
New data suggests grim economy in Siler City
SILER CITY — Updated analysis of Siler City’s economic trends and job market health paints a troubling picture of fiscal instability, according to recent data from a team of experts at the North … more
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A preliminary depiction of the North Chatham Park Way shows a four-lane, median-divided roadway with 10-feet wide multi-use paths on both sides.
North Chatham Park Way development continues
The North Carolina Department of Transportation held a virtual presentation last Thursday to discuss the proposed construction of the North Chatham Park Way, a new north-south roadway to run east of … more
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Chatham’s tax office: listing forms are due by Feb. 1
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Tax Office reminds those owning real estate that personal and business property as of Jan. 1, 2021, must be listed with the Tax Office no later than Feb. … more
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Catherine Hall won an 'Outstanding Breakout Performance' award in Chatham Life & Styles Best of The Year 2020' ceremony for her performance in 'columbinus.'
Pittsboro Youth Theater caps off 2020 with nine regional awards
PITTSBORO — The coronavirus pandemic has been unforgiving to many, but few industries have been hit harder than entertainment. In 2020, many big-budget films were delayed; some major movie … more
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Chatham commissioners’ retreat addresses budget, equity, growth
PITTSBORO ­— The Chatham County Board of Commissioners met for a two-day budget retreat on Monday and Tuesday, with county commissioners and staff receiving an update on the current fiscal … more
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During a semester marked by pandemic adaptations and remote learning challenges, many state education leaders have warned that more students are failing classes this year.
Nearly 22% of CCS students received D or F this semester, up from 12.5% last year
Nearly 22% of Chatham County Schools students received a grade of D or F in a class during the first two grading periods of the current semester — a 73.96% increase from last year’s 12.56% … more
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This Jefferson Davis Highway marker, which stands in front of the Chatham County Historic Courthouse, was installed by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in the 1920s. It is one of the eight remaining markers in the state.
'There is no timeline': Jefferson Davis Hwy. marker to be removed, eventually
PITTSBORO — When the United Daughters of the Confederacy sought to have a highway named for Confederate president Jefferson Davis in 1913, they decided to mark their chosen route — about 160 … more
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Work on the $2.48 million overhaul of Pittsboro's iconic traffic circle began Monday. Until the planned completion scheduled for October, drivers will face detours in the vicinity.
Pittsboro traffic circle makeover begins; completion set for October
PITTSBORO — Pittsboro’s iconic traffic circle is getting a functional and aesthetic overhaul to make it safer for pedestrians and drivers. The $2.48 million project, on which work began … more
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Deadline for project recognizing top young professionals here
Who are the most outstanding young professionals in Chatham County? The News + Record wants to recognize them with a new “20 Under 40” project, and nominations are due now. “We want to … more
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Dr. Randy L. Bridges was sworn in Jan. 11 as interim superintendent of Chatham County Schools. He replaces Dr. Derrick D. Jordan, who accepted a position with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
CCS high school students to return to in-person hybrid learning Feb. 1
At the end of the Chatham County Schools Board of Education mid-year retreat Monday, the board unanimously voted to delay the start of in-person learning for high school students under Plan B to … more
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NEWS BRIEFS Gov. Cooper extends N.C.’s evictions moratorium Gov. Roy Cooper extended the evictions moratorium for North Carolinians through Jan. 31 to help the approximately 485,000 North … more
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