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Ruritan National President Robin Davenport, right, presents Silk Hope Ruritan President Bob Crawley with a certificate celebrating the 70th anniversary of the club.
Silk Hope Ruritan Club tallies 70 years of service
Northwest of Pittsboro, amid sprawling fields and rustic farms, lies the small rural community of Silk Hope. A run-down gas station, doubling as a surprisingly delicious BBQ joint, suggests a community forgotten. But nearby, an immaculate fire station and the 5,000-square-foot Silk Hope Community building tell a different story. more
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The Siler City Commissioners at its April 6, 2024 meeting.
Siler City commissioners talk trash
One of the more contentious moments of the meeting came during discussion of waste management, currently contracted through Waste Industries, about how well the waste is managed, and whether to renew the contract. more
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The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meets on April 8.
Pittsboro asks for concessions on new storage facility
A potential new storage facility was the main topic of discussion at the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners April 8 meeting, with a public hearing on the rezoning request needed for construction to move forward. more
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Heads up, artists: Sidewalk Chalk Festival on tap for May 18
The fourth annual Sidewalk Chalk Festival will take place Saturday, May 18 at The Park at Briar Chapel, 1015 Andrews Store Road in Pittsboro. more
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Seated, Central Carolina Community College President Lisa M. Chapman, left, and Methodist University President Stanley T. Wearden with, standing L to R, Don Miller, CCCC Associate Dean of Advising and College Transfer; Kristi Short, CCCC Vice President/Chief Academic Officer; Suzanne Blum Malley, Methodist Provost and Keri Walters, Methodist Associate Provost for Student Success.
CCCC, Methodist University announce new partnership
A new agreement allows Central Carolina Community College students an assured entry pathway to Methodist University upon graduation from CCCC. more
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Saturday’s alright for shredding
Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling is holding a document shredding event this Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Solid Waste & Recycling Main Facility at 28 County Services Road in Pittsboro. more
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Eagle Scout Seph Trageser with his dad, Paul Trageser
Pittsboro’s Troop 93 celebrates new Eagle Scouts
It’s impressive to see a single member of a Scout troop achieve the rank of Eagle, the highest and most prestigious achievement in Scouting. On Saturday, Scout Troop 93 here in Pittsboro saw three of its members bestowed with the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout. more
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Joyce Frank of Sonshine and Blessings is helping her fellow non-profits in Chatham County.
Local non-profits unite to build upon their life’s work
Sometimes, a casual conversation can lead to big things. Such is the case for a local non-profit organization, Sonshine and Blessings, and Pittsboro United Methodist Church. more
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Chatham seeks applicants for advisory boards
Chatham County has openings across several advisory committees and is seeking applications from county residents 18 or older who are interested in serving. Applications can be filled out on the … more
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Chatham County Commissioners listen to a speaker in this screenshot of the March 18 meeting's livestream.
Car wash drain field raises concerns in Fearrington
Residents of Fearrington Village raised concerns at the Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting on March 18. The issue surrounds a proposal for new drainage field for a new Sam's Car Wash, … more
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Courtney Owens, American Farmland Trust, Southeast Regional director, speaks about the shrinking agricultural land base in North Carolina during Imagine Agriculture Day at the SAS campus in Cary on March 28.
'Growing State, Shrinking Farmland'
Last week regional and state agricultural leaders gathered for NC Ag Leads: Imagine Agriculture Day at the SAS campus in Cary, to talk about agriculture, challenges and how to move the industry forward. more
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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined Wolfspeed President and CEO Gregg Lowe in signing the ceremonial “last beam” at the Topping Out ceremony for The John Palmour Manufacturing Center for Silicon Carbide.
Wolfspeed hits construction milestone at Siler City facility
Wolfspeed celebrated a significant construction milestone at its new multi-billion dollar John Palmour Manufacturing Center for Silicon Carbide in Siler City. The topping out ceremony, held on … more
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TriRiver Water unites Sanford and Pittsboro
After a long build up of negotiations, discussion and debate, Pittsboro and Sanford are uniting their water utilities under a new name: TriRiver Water. The rebranding, which will start in July, … more
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Kids get artfully messy at the 2023 ClydeFest.
ClydeFest arts festival set for April 14
The annual ClydeFest arts festival is celebrating its 22nd year, taking place Sun., April 14 at Pittsboro’s Chatham Agricultural and Conference Center. The festival, put on by the Chatham … more
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Foster care prevention program expands to Chatham
An organization dedicated to keeping children out of the state's foster care system is expanding its reach to Chatham County, thanks to a new state contract. The Homebuilders program puts … more
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Georgia native Tyler G. Bryant is the new President and CEO of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce.
Chatham Chamber hires new President
The Chatham County Chamber of Commerce has a new president and CEO. Tyler G. Bryant, currently the head of the Hawkinsville-Pulaski Chamber of Commerce in Georgia, was the unanimous pick by the … more
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Siler City PD Chief Michael Wagner is retiring after more than three decades in public service.
Siler City recognizes retiring police chief
Outgoing Siler City Police Chief Michael Wagner was honored for his service at the town’s March 18 Board of Commissioners meeting. “I don’t want to say goodbye and I … more
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Zaxby’s is now open at 26 Harper Road in Pittsboro.
Zaxby’s comes to Pittsboro
PITTSBORO — Chicken chain Zaxby's is now open in Pittsboro. Whether you’re in the mood for “Chicken Fingerz,” the Zaxby’s signature sauce, or just some old fashioned … more
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The logo and branding for the new TriRiver Water company.
Pittsboro skate park moves forward, water utility gets new name
Pittsboro could be getting a new skate park and the local utility company is being rebranded to TriRiver Water, and both were the main topics of discussion at the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners' … more
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Chatham Schools considers supplementing teacher pay
A potential supplemental income plan to support the county's teachers was a major focus of the March 11 meeting of Chatham County Schools Board of Education. The recognition of teachers in the … more
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