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September 29, 2020
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As staggering benchmarks are reached — 200,000 U.S. deaths and 200,000 N.C. cases — the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact nearly every aspect of life. In Chatham County, cases now exceed …
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9/25/20
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At the Chatham County Board of Commissioners’ regular session meeting on Monday, the board discussed legislative goals to submit to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and hosted …
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9/25/20
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Siler City Police Chief Mike Wagner recently convened an online meeting to address homelessness in Siler City, which has previously prompted complaints from business owners. This week, the News + …
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9/25/20
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George Gilson Jr.
Why are you seeking this office?
I am seeking this office because we are at a pivotal point in time where we need conservative, common sense leadership at all levels of …
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9/25/20
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As the deadline for the 2020 Census approaches, Chatham County Public Information Officer Kara Dudley — a member of the Chatham Complete Count Committee — spoke to the News + Record about the …
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9/25/20
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PITTSBORO — Past PepperFests in Pittsboro have drawn as many as 3,000 visitors.
In the days of COVID-19, though, adjustments were made for the safety of all for the 2020 event, which was held …
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9/25/20
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SILER CITY — The Siler City Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday to grant a performance guarantee request, discussed the left turn restrictions at Raleigh Street and Chatham Avenue …
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9/25/20
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The three founders of Primo Partners LLC, a franchise management company which owns and operates Ben & Jerry’s stores across the southeastern United States, say their shared upbringing in …
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9/25/20
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At a specially called meeting Wednesday, the Chatham County Board of Education voted 4-1 for the county’s schools to continue classes under the remote learning “Plan C” option …
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BY HANNAH MCCLELLAN, News + Record Staff
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9/23/20
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A little over 26 years ago, America became enthralled by the epic tale of a man’s otherworldly physical endurance as he ran the length of the United States several times, totaling 15,248 miles in …
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BY VICTOR HENSLEY, News + Record Correspondent
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9/23/20
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For Jordan-Matthews senior Daisey Gaspar Samayoa, school wasn’t just a place of learning or a ticket to a good future — it was a refuge.
Before COVID-19, she had a full plate: besides …
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9/23/20
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Nearly a month into the school year, 7th-grader Addison Culbertson could finally attend his virtual classes consistently. After three weeks of waiting, he’d received a hot spot.
Prior to …
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9/23/20
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Chatham County’s YMCA, located in Suite 412 at 287 East Street in Pittsboro, re-opened Wednesday. The CN+R spoke with Executive Director Jessica Mashburn about what members need to …
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9/18/20
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PITTSBORO — Chatham 4-H member Samantha Andrews’ photo “Eggcellent Candling,” which she took while preparing for the N.C. 4-H Poultry Judging competition in 2019, has been awarded first place …
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9/18/20
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PITTSBORO — Issues of accessibility and flexibility embodied the Pittsboro Town Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, as the group discussed proposed bike paths across town, received an update on …
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9/18/20
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The Chatham County Schools Board of Education held its regular session meeting Monday night, discussing, among many things, equity initiatives and efforts to support student connectivity within the …
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9/18/20
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PITTSBORO — Scarlet, Maude, Lady Gaga, June Carter Cash, Lilac and Nemo are the names Dolly Sickles gave to the baby chicks she picked up in March from Pittsboro Feed.
Her husband, Matt, just …
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9/18/20
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PITTSBORO — On September 20, Abundance NC will host a restyled iteration of Pittsboro’s annual PepperFest in compliance with pandemic restrictions and high standards of responsible event …
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9/18/20
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At a specially called meeting Thursday, the Chatham County Board of Education heard COVID-19 updates from district and state partners, ultimately deciding to host a second special meeting next …
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BY HANNAH MCCLELLAN, News + Record Staff
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9/16/20
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Chatham County Schools will continue to provide free meals to children 18 years old and younger through 2020 or until further notice, following an Aug. 31 announcement by Secretary of Agriculture …
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BY HANNAH MCCLELLAN, News + Record Staff
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9/12/20
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