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New survey focused on local organizations’ ‘preparedness’
Be prepared. It’s a lesson we often try to instill in children about the importance of being ready for an uncertain future. As time goes on, however, and the hustle and bustle of daily … more
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Board holds public hearing on budget
PITTSBORO — The board of commissioners met for their last meeting of May on Monday evening, where officials held a public hearing on the upcoming fiscal year’s budget.   Town … more
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Caterpillar Youth Apprenticeship program celebrates graduates, inductees
SANFORD — Eight students who successfully completed the two-year Caterpillar Youth Apprenticeship in Welding this spring celebrated with family and friends on May 17 with an evening graduation … more
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Department of Social Services to host Senior Resource Fair
PITTSBORO — In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the Chatham County Dept. of Social Services, in partnership with the Chatham County Council on Aging and Chatham Health Alliance, … more
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Chatham County Schools offers universally free breakfast to all students
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Board of Education approved universal free breakfast in all schools, and a second chance breakfast in all district high school cafeterias for the 2023-24 school … more
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Pittsboro publishes 2022 Water Quality Report; no violations found
PITTSBORO — The Town of Pittsboro is pleased to announce the receipt and publication of the 2022 Water Quality Report.   “We are proud to share that we have, yet again, fully … more
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Salvation Army of Chatham County officially cut the ribbon on its new Siler city facility on Thursday. Siler City Mayor Chip Price III, left, Cindy Poindexter of Chatham Chamber of Commerce, Captain Chris Raymer, Jane Wrenn and Rebecca Sommer-Petersen, right, did the honors.
Salvation Army’s new Siler City facility looks to expand services, increase access
SILER CITY — Since 1984, Salvation Army of Chatham County has been providing services ranging from aiding the homeless to feeding the hungry. The goal of the organization has always been … more
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Community In Schools of Chatham County welcome guests as they arrive.
Communities In Schools strives for ‘network of support’ in Chatham
PITTSBORO — “Kasserian Ingera” is a common greeting for the Kenyan tribe of the Maasai people. The phrase translates to “And how are the children?” This … more
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Linda Sittig is a Chatham County resident and author of 'Opening Closed Doors.' The creative historical nonfiction book tells the story of Josie Murray, who helped break the color barrier in Virginia.
‘Opening Closed Doors’ shares unsung hero’s triumph
When Josie Murray was forced to stand outside a public library in Purcellville, Virginia, unable to check out a book, she knew she had to make a change. Her white friends offered to go inside … more
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Valencia Toomer is the founder of SABA. She has worked in education for more than 20 years, including as the principal at George Moses Horton Middle School.
After series of delays, SABA announces school location for 23-24
PITTSBORO — From boys to kings. That’s how School of the Arts for Boys Academy Founder Valencia Toomer wants her students to grow during their time at her school. When the boys of … more
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Author Lee Smith spoke at the Chatham Literacy Luncheon at the Governors Club in Chapel Hill about her new book 'Silver Alert.'
The South is for all kinds of storytellers
Culture shock doesn’t begin to describe what I felt walking into that 8th-grade classroom in the middle of February. I was the new kid, just moved from California to Raleigh. It’s … more
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Northwood senior Taylor Laberge attempts a shot in the Chargers' 19-8 loss to Lake Norman Charter on Saturday in the 1A/2A/3A state championship game.
Northwood boys lacrosse falls in state finals to Lake Norman Charter, 19-8
DURHAM — The magic that carried the Northwood boys lacrosse team was something to behold during their run in the state playoffs. more
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Chatham County Board of Elections members pictured (from left to right): Frank Dunphy II, Charles Ramos, Laura Heise, Mark Barroso, and Amy Meek.
Board of Elections push for higher salaries, fair compensation
PITTSBORO — With the highest voter turnout in the state, timely election results and consistent transparency, it’s not a stretch to say the Chatham County Board of Elections goes above … more
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Sarah Womack has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Carolina.
New local Boys & Girls Club CEO looks to keep giving kids hope 
If you pass by the Boys & Girls Clubs in Siler City or Pittsboro on a weekday after school, you might see students playing games, doing their homework or engaging in leadership activities. … more
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The Seaforth girls soccer team defeated Midway, 9-0, in the first round of the state playoffs at home Monday.
Seaforth, Northwood girls soccer win 1st-round games; Woods Charter earns bye
Four Chatham County girls soccer teams kicked off postseason play Monday night, and two of those squads — Seaforth and Northwood — won handily to advance to the second round. more
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Gov. Roy Cooper officially vetoed Senate Bill 20 in front of a crowd of thousands on Saturday in Raleigh. The bill is now set for a veto override vote.
Chatham officials voice opposition to SB 20
A Republican-led effort to ban most abortions after 12 weeks in North Carolina seems poised to become law. Chatham officials and community members, however, have voiced strong opposition to the … more
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Miguel, a student in the after school strings program at Siler City Elementary School, sits eagerly with the violin under his chin. He practices holding the violin in the correct position.
Chatham County Schools strings program goes beyond the music
SILER CITY — Miguel races into the music room after school. The Siler City Elementary 3rd grader is jumping up and down with excitement as he sees the instruments neatly lined up on the … more
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Chatham Partnership gathers for 2nd early childhood community collaborative meeting
PITTSBORO — The Early Childhood Care and Education landscape in Chatham County is in a challenging spot after the pandemic. Chatham County Partnership for Children continues to engage Chatham … more
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Sheriff's Briefs: Week of May 14, 2023
Bear Creek man charged with indecent liberties   On February 20, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man molesting a child family member and recording the … more
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The Guild Apartments at Chatham Park are open for business. Pictured here: Mayor Cindy Perry (left), Guild Property Manager Savannah Fox, Cindy Pointdexter from Chamber Chamber of Commerce, and Mosaic Developer Kirk Bradley (right).
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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