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‘The painful part of this decision-making is that there is no answer which is the good or perfect answer,’ Board member Jane Allen Wilson said in an email to the News + Record, following the board’s Sept. 29 decision approving in-person instruction under Plan B for certain student groups and the resumption of extracurricular activities.
More students to return Nov. 19, Dec. 7 under Plan B
More students in Chatham will return to in-person learning under Plan B over the next month, the Chatham County Schools Board of Education decided at its regular meeting Monday night. After a … more
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Woods Charter volleyball coach Scott Green (left) and assistant coach Taylor Ritchie toss balls into play and over the net for a return drill during an October skill session.
NCHSAA: masks are now mandatory for everyone indoors, even athletes who are midgame
As positive coronavirus cases surge across the United States, the NCHSAA on Thursday announced a significant pivot for Monday’s volleyball season: a mask mandate for everyone, athletes … more
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Wondering why N.C. hasn’t finalized election results? Here’s the deal
North Carolina will probably be the last state in the country to release its final election tallies. By then, its verdict on the presidential election will be a moot point. The once-pivotal swing … more
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Steven Bodhaine (from left), Samuel Rodman, William Calhoun and Terry Transue were among the leaders and volunteers who served at last week's community lunch, sponsored by St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. Rodman, the diocese's bishop, was a special guest at the event.
St. Bart’s hosts bishop at community lunch
PITTSBORO — Two days after the most contentious Election Day of modern times, Chatham County community members converged on Pittsboro’s St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church with a markedly … more
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A new president has been elected, but a divided nation rages on
Chatham County, uniquely nestled between North Carolina’s Democrat-dominant Triangle and Republican-heavy western rural areas, is a telling microcosm of political strife and value-based … more
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Board considers wastewater treatment system expansion
PITTSBORO — The town’s board of commissioners dedicated most of its Monday meeting to a public hearing on suggested wastewater treatment system improvements from Raleigh’s The Wooten Company, … more
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Here’s how Chatham County voted
An historic election season is drawing to a close in Chatham County as unofficial results countywide suggest a Democratic sweep in contested races. Democratic candidates in every major category … more
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Wake educators share remote learning tips for N.C. Latino parents, parent engagement tips for schools
Several Wake educators offered free remote learning advice and resources to struggling Spanish-speaking parents last Wednesday during a free, half-day conference broadcast across North … more
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Cyber incident’s fallout leaves Chatham government still without network, email access
The “cyber incident” which knocked out Chatham County government’s computer network, telephones and email on Oct. 28 is still ongoing nearly a week later — with the source of the breach still … more
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Infant mortality rates per 1,000 live births are higher among Black/African-American Non-Hispanic/Latinx residents and Hispanic/Latinx residents than White Non-Hispanics/Latinx residents, according to the CCPHD's recently released report on health disparities.
Pursuing birth equity in former ‘maternity care desert’
Across the country, racial disparities in birth outcomes reflect a large health inequity — one that means Black women and infants are dying from preventable pregnancy-related complications at … more
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At their Sept. 29 meeting, the Chatham BOE unanimously approved exceptions to Plan C for certain student groups. The meeting took place at Horton Middle School and was also live-streamed.
Some teachers, staff concerned about return to school under Plan B
When Chatham County Schools first asked its employees in a September survey how they felt about returning to in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, 41% did not feel comfortable … more
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News Briefs
News briefs, 11-5-20 NAACP sets procedures for branch vote The Chatham Community NAACP Branch #5377 has announced its voting procedures for this year’s office re-election. The voting format … more
Chatham commissioners discuss cyber incident, future building projects in regular meeting
PITTSBORO — During a regular session Monday night, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners discussed future building projects as well as last week’s cyber attack on Chatham County’s … more
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Key takeaways from remote learning conferences for students, parents, teachers
RALEIGH — Parents and educators across North Carolina attended a free half-day conference last Wednesday that provided them with remote learning strategies, resources and tutorials. The … more
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JR Butler's Chatham Rabbit mural in Siler City.
Program makes positive difference in a community of creative souls
Will Ridenour has been a full-time professional musician, specializing in folkloric percussion from numerous international traditions, since 2006. Not only does Ridenour make and perform music, he … more
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‘At the end of the day, it was worth it all just to know that these kids have a little bit more of a normal environment,' said Melissa Lassen, lead CCS nurse, of the all the work involved in preparing for COVID-19.
School nurses work to keep students healthy, safe
As a nurse for 26 years and school nurse at Chatham County Schools for 14, Melissa Lassen has seen a lot of health crises in the country during her tenure: the 2009 swine flu, Salmonella and even … more
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Head coach Cameron Isenhour (right) handled screening and temperature checks for Northwood's cross country athletes at this preseason skill session in October.
With tryouts Wednesday, NCHSAA 2020-21 athletic year officially underway
And so the regular season begins. Wednesday marked the first day of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s 2020-21 sports calendar, as member schools across the state began … more
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About 50 attended the private outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Ebenezer children's home, Grace Haven, just north of downtown Siler City.
New children’s home unveiled, will help address Chatham’s foster needs
SILER CITY — Ebenezer Christian Children’s Home, a non-profit organization that operates residential child-care facilities, has unveiled a new children’s home called Grace Haven, the … more
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You voted. So what happened to your ballot afterward?
When polls closed Tuesday night in every precinct around the country, it marked the end to a historic voting season — but the election process is far from over. Widespread concerns about voter … more
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Board amends town ordinances, plans future coronavirus spending
SILER CITY — The board of commissioners resolved several town planning amendment proposals before evaluating plans to spend federally-awarded coronavirus relief funds at its Monday night … more
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