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Community mourns the loss of S&T’s Soda Shoppe founder
PITTSBORO — Residents across Chatham County mourned the loss of Gene Oldham, the founder of iconic S&T’s Soda Shoppe in Pittsboro, through an outpouring of love and support via social media … more
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BOC honors employee of the year in last meeting of 2020
PITTSBORO — At the Chatham County Board of Commissioners’ final regular session meeting of 2020 Monday night, each of the county’s 533 government employees were named as the “top secret … more
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NC CARES for Arts grants provide boost to Chatham organizations
PITTSBORO — During the pandemic, arts organizations have been particularly vulnerable. But the Chatham Arts Council is thrilled to be the bearer of good news: the CAC and the North Carolina Arts … more
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Actress Christian Serratos as Selena in Netflix's 'Selena: A Series.'
Review | Selena Silenced in new Netflix series
For me and many others, Selena Quintanilla has always meant more than just a superstar; she will always be an essential representation of the Latinx community. We care about how the world remembers … more
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Louise Womble shares a photo of a Chrismon tree, filled with hand-made ornaments, she helped make.
‘Labor of love’ decorates Chrismon tree year after year
PITTSBORO — Christmas decorations start showing up in homes and elsewhere long before the day itself arrives, taking forms from the simple to the elaborate. For Louise Womble, however — … more
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CN+R graphic illustration from April 2020
Internet access expands statewide, but for now, Chatham missing out
North Carolina took a big step forward last week in resolving its perpetual broadband deficiencies, but Chatham County does not stand to benefit in the immediate future. Last Thursday, Gov. Roy … more
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The Rev. Charles Mathews believes that God has always sought justice and equity, and that therefore, Christians should be the first people to ‘love their neighbors.’
Black Christians in Chatham urge pursuit of justice
As a pastor, politician and activist, the Rev. Dr. Carl Thompson has heard and answered many questions during his lifetime, but one — asked during his time at Duke Divinity School in the early … more
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Seniors at Jordan-Matthews High School holding up some of their hard-earned college acceptance letters. Pictured left to right, clockwise: Jose Martinez-Quiroz, Jamia Walden, Daisy Lavariega and Kevin Manzanarez.
Chatham HS seniors apply for college, remotely
For aspiring first-generation college student Jamia Walden, this year’s college application process was missing an essential element: in-person guidance. “I would still have had to fill out my … more
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Siler City reels from violent murder Sunday
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office was still searching at press time for Sergio “Yovani” Rodriguez, wanted in connection with the murder of Jose “Ramon” Hernandez, of Siler City. Police … more
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‘…This is a remarkable achievement for science and health,’ Gov. Roy Cooper tweeted Monday, when vaccinations were first distributed in N.C.
Vaccine distribution to follow state-set phases in Chatham
After months of anticipation, the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine — granted emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last Friday — were administered across the … more
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Cecilia Esquivel, 27, holds her daughter, Evelyn Hernandez, 2 months old, while dressed as the Virgin of Guadalupe in honor of the day’s pilgrimage.
St. Julia celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe by bringing her to the people
SILER CITY — Outside one Siler City home, Father Julio Martinez of St. Julia Catholic Church stood on the back of a pickup truck last Saturday, leading a prayer in Spanish before a small crowd. more
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Incumbent Chief Justice Cheri Beasley condeded defeat to challenger Justice Paul Newby last Saturday.
Beasley drops Chatham protests, concedes race
After a weeks-long fight to win reelection in the N.C. Supreme Court chief justice race — an effort which included formal protests in more than 90 counties around the state, including Chatham — … more
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'I absolutely believe that I am leaving the district well positioned to reach higher heights and I believe that we have done outstanding work together,' said Chatham County Schools Superintendent Derrick Jordan, pictured here far left, at Virginia Cross Elementary School last year (pre-COVID-19).
'This has quickly become my second home': Superintendent Jordan prepares for his Chatham goodbye
After more than 12 years as an educator in Chatham County Schools — and nearly eight as the district’s superintendent — Dr. Derrick Jordan will say goodbye in early 2021 to join the staff of … more
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PFAS level in Pittsboro drinking water from 49 samples — 70 ng/L is the EPA health advisory maximum.
Pittsboro board considers two issues plaguing town’s water
PITTSBORO — The town’s board of commissioners discussed two of Pittsboro’s major issues on Monday, both with respect to the town’s water: capacity and contamination. In a November meeting, … more
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Chatham government continues to recover from ‘cyber incident,’ investigation underway
Nearly two months after a “cyber incident” shut down many of Chatham County’s government functions, the source of the Oct. 28 event is still unknown. While most of the recovery of the … more
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Family, friends, an ice cream truck and even the Siler City Fire and Chatham County Sheriff’s departments surprised Alex Flores with a birthday parade on Saturday, one year year after he was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer.
Birthday parade celebrates local 5-year-old cancer survivor
SILER CITY — Wearing a sharp navy blue gingham button up and a dashing smile, Alex Flores celebrated his 5th birthday in style last Saturday with a birthday parade held in his honor. Family, … more
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Southern Supreme Fruitcake is open year-round, but starts gearing up for the holiday season in August. Southern Supreme's signature fruitcake products are shipped throughout the country.
Fruitcake continues to fly off the shelves
BEAR CREEK — Southern Supreme Fruitcake & More, like many retailers, was prepared for a slower holiday season because of the ongoing impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. But this … more
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News Briefs: Week of Dec. 17-23
News briefs Pittsboro named a top 10 safest city Pittsboro was named the seventh safest city in North Carolina for 2020 by Safety.com, a leading home security and safety advocacy website. … more
Myles Friedman, owner of Circle City Books pictured here pre-COVID-19, has watched his store's revenue plummet by 50% in the last nine months.
Retailers’ future depends on local support
Every year since opening Circle City Books & Music in 2012, Myles Friedman has watched his business expand — that is, until 2020, when the shop’s revenue plummeted by 50%. “I think … more
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The N.C. Arts Incubator's tenants include a diverse range of artists: potters, photographers, sculptors, and more.
N.C. Arts Incubator is cultivating creative entrepreneurship
SILER CITY ­— Business incubators — shared-space facilities offering affordable rent and world-class tools to up-and-coming entrepreneurs — have become a roaring trend in America’s … more
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