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Volunteers load several food boxes into the back of a vehicle on Tuesday, Jan. 26. This food bank serves over 30 churches and organizations across Central North Carolina.
Siler City churches restart weekly food bank
SILER CITY — After a month-long break, three Siler City churches’ weekly food bank started back up Tuesday morning in First Missionary Baptist Church’s parking lot — all thanks to a fresh … more
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CCPHD Public Health Nurse Jesenia Alvarado-Ramos, left, and Medical Laboratory Technician Cynthia Lambert prepare a COVID-19 vaccine for administration Monday during a mass vaccination event at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro.
County vaccinates more than 400 against COVID-19 at drive-thru event
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) and several community partners worked together to vaccinate 407 individuals against COVID-19 on Monday at the Chatham County … more
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Students in a 1st and 2nd grade classroom at Bonlee School, pictured here during the second week of hybrid learning at the end of October. On Tuesday, the CDC urged schools to reopen and said it was safe to do so with proper protocol.
CDC report urges school re-openings, with some caveats
New research published by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday urged schools to reopen, saying “the preponderance of available evidence” indicated schools could carry … more
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'The expanded reach of AP and its widespread availability for low-income students and students of color means the Subject Tests are no longer necessary for students to show what they know,' the College Board said last week.
The SAT discontinues essay, subject tests as part of pandemic adaptations
As students and colleges alike adapt to a college admissions process in the wake of a global pandemic, the organization that produces the SAT announced last Tuesday it would no longer offer subject … more
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LaMontagne
County’s debt level keeps rising. A ‘debt model’ keeps it manageable, officials say
Chatham County government’s debt, when measured on a per-capita basis, is among the highest in the state — worsened by an almost-year-long pandemic. But those debt figures unfairly … more
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Foushee
N.C. legislators push for 28th Constitution amendment
A group of North Carolina lawmakers, led in part by state Sen. Valerie Foushee, will push for the N.C. General Assembly to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution during the 2021 … more
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Pittsboro commissioners recognize $50K donation for Kiwanis Park
PITTSBORO — The town’s board of commissioners entertained a series of discussion points in its Monday night meeting, but made no major decisions in the absence of Mayor Jim Nass and Commissioner … more
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Survey: Siler City residents unhappy with town’s economic development
SILER CITY — At least half of Siler City residents are unhappy with the town’s economic development, according to survey results from the N.C. Main Street & Rural Planning Center, a subset of … more
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What Chatham County businesses got the biggest payments in Round 1?
With a recently announced extension of the Paycheck Protection Program to roll out $284 billion in relief funds to businesses hard hit by the ongoing pandemic, the News + Record is looking back at … more
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January means the official kick off of Girl Scout Cookie selling season.
Girl Scout Cookie program is a helpful — and delicious — way to support troops
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped one annual tradition: Girl Scout Cookie season. The 2021 selling campaign has begun, so this week we speak with Kathryn-Marie D. Gregory, Girl Scouts’ … more
McMican
Jairo McMican carves out his own 'Blacktino' identity and niche at CCCC
Today, Jairo McMican distinguishes himself as “Blacktino,” an identity that encompasses Black Latin Americans, but he didn’t always. Growing up, the 47-year-old McMican struggled to carve … more
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Tahira
News Briefs: Week of Jan. 27
News briefs Library hosts ‘Tahira’ for Black History Month In celebration of Black History Month, Chatham Community Library will present the virtual performance, Tahira: Storytelling with a … more
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Board amends UDO, evaluate renovation plans and launches police recruitment program
SILER CITY — In its regular meeting last Tuesday — adjusted to accommodate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday — Siler City’s board of commissioners evaluated dozens of amendments to the … more
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The Chatham County Schools Board of Education named Tripp Crayton as the first principal of Seaforth High School last Wednesday, effective Feb. 15. .
J-M’s Crayton named first principal at new Seaforth High School
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Schools Board of Education named Tripp Crayton as the first principal of Seaforth High School last Wednesday, effective Feb. 15. Seaforth, set to open this fall … more
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Zelek
Ch@T: Health Department’s director talks vaccination frustrations, successes
Mike Zelek, the director of Chatham County’s Public Health Department, and his staff have been working non-stop to provide information to county residents about the vaccine ... more
From left, Northwood women's basketball seniors Jamaria Faucette, Jillian McNaught and Rae McClarty were honored ahead of a Jan. 15 home game against Orange.
Northwood basketball’s Faucette doesn’t let her disability define her
PITTSBORO — Four years ago, Jamaria Faucette took a leap of faith when she joined the Northwood JV women’s basketball team as a freshman. And early on, she regretted it. When Faucette subbed … more
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Church news
MARTHA’S CHAPEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH - Cancelation Martha’s Chapel Christian Church has cancelled its Gospel Singing set for the evening of Saturday, January 30 due to the ongoing risks of … more
Proposed relationship with Liberty University creates concerns among town leadership
SILER CITY — The possibility of establishing a memorandum of understanding with Liberty University sparked coruscating debate between Siler City commissioners and other town leaders during the … more
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U.S. Postal Service officials would not confirm, but sources — including employees of the Siler City office — say 75% of staff have tested positive with COVID-19.
COVID-19 'outbreak' at Siler City Post Office causes staffing shortages, mail delays
SILER CITY — Following weeks of mail delays related to the holidays, a COVID-19 outbreak at the Siler City Post Office is causing major staffing shortages and mailing delays, according to … more
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High school students at Chatham County Schools are currently set to return to in-person hybrid learning on Feb. 1.
Letter from CCS high school staff asks board to remain in Plan C, cites safety concerns
A letter signed by 50 high school staff members and sent to Chatham County Schools’ Board of Education members expresses “grave” concerns over the safety of hybrid in-person … more
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