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The chart provides a comparison of current and proposed (fiscal year 2024) tax rates of Chatham and surrounding counties.
Amended budget could see property tax increases
PITTSBORO — Two cents may not sound like a groundbreaking amount of money. But, according to the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, it’s enough to increase the salaries of county … more
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Chatham County Board of Education recognizes community members, agrees on new Northwood High School sign
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Board of Education met on June 5 at the new Chatham County Schools Central Services Office to honor student-athletes and explore potential collaborations between … more
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The Chatham County Detention Center
Inmate dies in Chatham County Detention Center, cause of death still unclear
An inmate at the Chatham County Detention Center died early Sunday morning. Jaimarien Rayshaun Sellers, 19, was found unresponsive by his roommate shortly after midnight. Sellers had earlier … more
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On the move: Hispanic Liaison and Communities In Schools both moving to new locations
SILER CITY — A stroll around downtown Siler City may look a bit different today than it did several years ago. New businesses are taking over or changing hands seemingly every month and … more
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Crafter’s HeART Studio hosts summer craft time sessions
BONLEE — Candace Beal shared a love for arts and crafts with her daughter, Caroline. Now, Beal wants to share that passion with Bonlee ’ s children through week-long crafting sessions … more
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Pools across Chatham County opened on Memorial Day weekend. Residents from across Siler City gathered at Bray Park in Siler City to go for a dip. Earlier this month, Siler City reported a local lifeguard shortage which could have impacted Bray Park operations. Since the News + Record reported that story, however, Siler City Town Manager Hank Raper said the town has hired more than a dozen lifeguards to support local operations. More pictures of Memorial Day splashes on PAGE XX
CN+R Staff shares their anthems for the summer
Bright, sunny days are on the horizon as summer approaches. While the season of summer won’t officially start until June 21, the warm weather and good vibes start at the end of May, often … more
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Moncure residents examine different scenario plans for the future of their community at a Plan Moncure meeting last Wednesday.
Balancing act: community plan looks to weigh future needs with current concerns
MONCURE — Don Brown, like many in Moncure, can trace his lineage to the community back several generations. Nowadays, he’s in sound financial standing and says he could move … more
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10th annual Hispanic Heritage Fiesta returns to downtown Siler City
SILER CITY — Folklorico dresses of red, yellow and blue wave in the streets, the smell of pupusas wafts across downtown and smiles spread across the faces of hundreds of residents. The … more
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The Chatham County Sheriff's Office participated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics of North Carolina. The Torch started in Wilmington and will end in Raleigh on June 2nd with the lighting of the cauldron at the start of the Summer Games. 'The excitement was palpable,' said Sheriff Mike Roberson in a Facebook post. 'Thank you to all the staff that planned, setup, and organized the event.'
Sheriff’s Office Carries Torch of Hope in Chatham Relays
PITTSBORO — Chatham County Sheriff’s Office members laced up their running shoes and hit the streets last Thursday and Friday mornings. They joined fellow law enforcement officers from … more
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Juvenile petitions sought on five for making threat of violence at Chatham Middle School
SILER CITY — On May 14, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a threatening message circulating on social media, targeting Chatham Middle School in Siler City with a … more
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Advocacy is focal point for local Meals on Wheels volunteer
When Clayton Rodgers knocks on a door in the Bennett community of Chatham County, he brings more than the daily sustenance and encouraging word associated with the Meals on Wheels program. To be … more
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Owusu, EMBRACe receive honors from Chatham County Board of Health for Outstanding Public Health Work in FY23
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Board of Health announced its annual award winners on Monday, May 22, 2023, honoring both an employee and community partner who excelled in improving and … more
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Thales Academy Holly Springs Campus expanding with new junior/high school building as it prepares for full K-12 campus.
HOLLY SPRINGS — Thales Academy, a college preparatory network of K-12 independent schools based in North Carolina, is expanding its campus in Holly Springs to build a new junior high/high … more
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A rendering of the future John Palmour Silicon Carbide Center coming to Siler City. Wolfspeed named the building after their co-founder who recently passed.
Wolfspeed: New Siler City factory may not qualify for federal incentives
SILER CITY — Call it semantics, or call it nuance. Either way, it may be costing Wolfspeed billions in federal incentive funding. The current wording of the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act may … more
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JMArts Scholars preparing for study this summer are (standing from left) Serena Pietri, Clara Rojas, Karsyn Vann, Traycee Wall and David Ta’Bon; (kneeling from left), Elizabeth Vasquez Perez, Abigail Cockrum, Sandra Lopez and Andrey Ureña-Seceña.
Nine local high school student artists named 2023 JMArts Scholars
SILER CITY — Nine students have been named JMArts Scholars by the Jordan-Matthews Arts Foundation, all receiving scholarships to pursue intensive fine arts study this summer. They are … more
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Mosaic at Chatham Park installs interactive sculpture by prominent local artist
PITTSBORO — Mosaic, the 44-acre, $180 million entertainment and lifestyle destination that is the commercial gateway to the Chatham Park community in Pittsboro, N.C., installed a Mosaic … more
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Input needed: help frame the 2023 Chatham County Farmland Preservation Plan
Time is running out to submit your input!   The last day to submit your input is May 31, 2023. Are you a Chatham County farmer, agribusiness, or simply interested in the future of … more
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Chatham County volunteers were honored at the May Chatham Commissioners meeting by United Way. From left to right: United Way Executive Director Katie Childs, Connolly Walker, Rosemary Szydlek, Marylou Mackintosh, Michael Hobbs, Johnny Shaw, Mary Nettles, Bob Goetze and Chatham County Commissioner Chair Karen Howard.
Volunteers honored for their efforts in Chatham County
Monday, May 15, the Chatham County Commissioners recognized seven individuals for being exceptional volunteers in Chatham County. The United Way of Chatham County managed and submitted the volunteer … more
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Andrew Braxton Allen
Investigation results for teacher from Siler City show potential changes needed for schools
SANFORD — The Lee County Board of Education shared the findings of an independent six-month investigation at its meeting last Monday.   The findings discussed Siler City resident, … more
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Chatham Charter School honors class of 2023 graduates
Chatham Charter School sponsored activities this week in preparation for its Class of 2023 to graduate. There are 39 students in the graduating class, 13 of whom have been students at the school … more
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