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National conference premiers new research on closing early learning gaps
The annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association in Chicago will feature groundbreaking research that could mean big changes for children entering kindergarten, including those in … more
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The Council on Aging held its volunteer appreciation luncheon on Friday at Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center.
Council on Aging holds volunteer appreciation event
PITTSBORO — The odds and numbers were not in the favor of Council on Aging staff last week at Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. As the agency gathered to honor the backbone … more
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EDC hires Pendergraph
PITTSBORO — The Chatham Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce that Jack Pendergraph has joined the organization as a business retention and expansion specialist, handling … more
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A wounded veteran shows off a catch at a previous ONS event.
Host boaters being sought for wounded vets fishing event
Kids aren’t the only people who need to go fishing. So, too, do wounded and disabled veterans. And it’s for that reason that Operation North State exists. Each year, ONS holds nine … more
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Board holds public hearing for new multi-family housing community
PITTSBORO — The town’s board of commissioners held a public hearing to discuss a rezoning request for a proposed multi-family dwelling community during its regular meeting Monday evening. … more
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The Britt family owns and operates Handcrafted, a barbecue food truck in Bennett. From left: Gail Britt, her daughter-in-law Melanie Britt, and son Timmy Britt..
New food truck brings BBQ to Bennett
BENNETT — A rainy March day brought sub-40-degree temperatures. Not ideal, Timmy Britt thought, for standing outdoors and eating barbecue. But the co-owner of the new … more
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Ida Mae Barrett smiles as she greets family and friends who gathered at her home Saturday to celebrate her 101st birthday.
Goldston’s Ida Mae Barrett celebrates her 101st birthday
GOLDSTON — It was Saturday, but Ida Mae Barrett was dressed up in her Sunday best — highlighted by a queen’s crown and a gold “Birthday Girl” sash, all done in honor of … more
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Siler City's town hall has been undergoing renovations since 2020.
A tour of the renovated Siler City town hall
SILER CITY — A town hall not only serves as a public gathering place, but it’s often a symbol of the community in which it resides. Siler City’s town hall — located at 311 … more
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Broadband connections may be on the way in Chatham after payment for GREAT Grant approved.
Looking GREAT: State broadband grant to connect 1,900 Chatham homes
PITTSBORO — Lack of adequate rural broadband in Chatham County has long hindered residents’ access to the internet. There may, however, be some resolution on the horizon. At … more
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New native plant nursery to host grand opening on Friday
PITTSBORO — When Rachel Nelms started working at Cure Nursery — which used to be located on Buteo Ridge in Pittsboro — in 2020, she never imagined she would open a native plant … more
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Siler City OKs rezoning for new subdivision
SILER CITY — The town’s board of commissioners, meeting Monday, granted a rezoning request for a new major subdivision. The proposed subdivision, Fox Haven, would be located south of … more
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VinFast ships second batch of vehicles to U.S.
HAI PHONG, Vietnam — VinFast announced the shipment of the second batch of 1,879 VF 8 vehicles to the U.S. and Canada. The vehicles are expected to be delivered to U.S. customers in May and to … more
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Introduced in the N.C. Senate on April 5, Senate Bill 636 would, among other things, ban transgender girls from competing on girls sports teams.
Chatham County athletics officials voice opposition to Senate Bill 636
N.C. Senate Republicans have introduced Senate Bill 636, titled “An Act to Revise Oversight of High School Interscholastic Athletics,” a wide-ranging piece of legislation that would strip … more
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A plaque in memory of former Chatham News + Record owner Mary John Little Resch, who died in 2022, adorns a piano donated to the N.C. Arts Incubator in her memory. Dozens of people attended a celebration at the nonprofit art galley Saturday evening to celebrate Resch’s life and the piano she used to own.
PHOTOS: Grand piano donated to NC Arts Incubator in honor of Resch [Photo gallery]
SILER CITY — Former Chatham News + Record owner Mary John Little Resch, who died in 2022, was honored Saturday. A grand piano with a plaque adorning her name was donated to the N.C. Arts … more
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Players from East Chatham Little League rush the field for opening day in Pittsboro on Saturday.
PHOTOS: 50 years of big swings and big hearts [Photo gallery]
PITTSBORO — East Chatham Little League hosted its 50th annual opening day celebration Saturday at Tommy Burns Ball Park behind Pittsboro Elementary School, marking half a century of youth … more
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Community Champions Week. Chatham County Manager Dan LaMontagne and Assistant County Manager Carolyn Miller accompanied volunteer driver Alan Reid on a Meals on Wheels route on March 21 from the Eastern Chatham Senior Center in Pittsboro as part of Meals on Wheels America’s 'Community Champions Week.'
Community Champions Week delivers Meals on Wheels to Chatham seniors [Photo gallery]
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Viva Hydration's grand opening. Owners Lucy Nunnery and Juliana Baca Roman cut the ribbon at the grand opening event for Viva Hydration Saturday in downtown Siler City. Shown, from left, are Siler City Mayor Chip Price, Jay Underwood, Nunnery, Roman, and the Chatham Chamber of Commerce's Cindy Pointdexter and Cherry Littleton.
PHOTOS: vIVa Hydration hosts grand opening in downtown Siler City [Photo gallery]
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 … more
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Fidelity Bank breaks ground on new Pittsboro location. 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 government officials. The new full-service branch will be located at 24 Commerce Court and will feature 10 offices, a conference room, three drive-thru lanes and a drive-up ATM. Fidelity Bank has operated in Pittsboro from a temporary branch located at 32 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 140. since June 2021. The Pittsboro branch team consists of Market Executive Katie Walker, Business Development Officer Tony Cash, Branch Manager Teresa Farrell, Relationship Bankers Cindy Cochie and Sondra Cooper, and Business Loan Assistant Courtney Lowe. ‘Our team is thrilled to expand our presence in Pittsboro with this investment in the community,’ Walker said. ‘We’re passionate about serving the local businesses and residents of Pittsboro and the surrounding communities and are committed to providing Right By You customer service, offering products and services that meet the needs of the community, and volunteering in local organizations to give back to the people of the Town of Pittsboro.’.
PHOTOS: Fidelity Bank breaks ground on new Pittsboro location [Photo gallery]
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 … more
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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 some attendees at the event, helped honor county volunteers and donors. ‘Our officer team is deeply indebted to Robert Reives’ campaign for making our event so incredibly successful,’ said Liz Guinan, who’s stepping down from the local party’s chairperson position. ‘Robert’s generous spirit is on display to all of us in Chatham County, as witnessed by his devotion to bringing manufacturing jobs to Chatham, his work in addressing Pittsboro’s water issues, his cooperation in negotiating a state budget, and a host of issues he fights for every day. Robert consistently works to improve lives in Chatham County, regardless of party affiliation. We cannot thank him enough.’ Cooper, Reives. Sen. Natalie Murdock and others spoke at the event, held at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center.
PHOTOS: Gov. Roy Cooper visits Chatham Democrats [Photo gallery]
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 … more
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