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Incumbent Mike Dasher, left, and challenger Katelin Hancock are competing to be the Democratic nominee for the District 2 Chatham County Commissioner seat in this November’s general election.
Dasher, Hancock square off in Dem commissioner primary
The only Chatham-specific candidate primary in this year’s election pits an incumbent commissioner against a political newcomer. Former board chairman and current Commissioner Mike Dasher is … more
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Pittsboro board considers 2025 budget
The Town of Pittsboro Board of Commissioners met Monday to consider the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. “The budget reflects the town board and staff’s commitment to providing high … more
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From March 17, the start of the district’s COVID-19 meals guidelines, CCS averaged 25,532 meals per week through June 12 and 7,017 meals per week during summer feeding, June 21 to Aug. 14.
What you need to know about Plan C meal services
After five months of providing free meals to children 18 years old and under, CCS School Nutrition Services will resume its normal school breakfast and lunch programs on Aug. 31. Under this program, … more
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Chatham county firefighters at a live burn training.
Chatham volunteer fire depts. receive almost $23K in grants
The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Fund, also known as Fire Grant, on May 15. Two departments in Chatham County … more
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Bales of cotton are removed from a trailer at Carolina Stockyards.
Truckload of cotton catches fire [Photo gallery]
Saying ‘hello’ to loved ones..Cambridge Hills Assisted Living in Pittsboro held a ‘drive-by’ event Friday for residents, where family members and friends were invited to drive by the facility and wave hello to people they knew. The Pittsboro Police Department, Pittsboro Fire Department and Chatham County Sheriff’s Office also participated.
Saying ‘hello’ to loved ones [Photo gallery]
Cambridge Hills Assisted Living in Pittsboro held a ‘drive-by’ event Friday for residents, where family members and friends were invited to drive by the facility and wave hello to people … more
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In a screengrab from the Chatham County Schools YouTube channel, Pittsboro resident Belle Boggs addresses the Board of Education to plead for increases in teacher pay to address staff shortages and retention challenges. (Chatham County Schools YouTube)
Chatham school board commits to school in Chatham Park, accepts $35k from Wolfspeed
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Schools Board met January 16 for its first board meeting of 2024. The district is looking to restart apprenticeships and internships with Chatham hospital, … more
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Pittsboro first Dunkin' opens
The first Dunkin' in Pittsboro opened this week at 40 Ramseur Road. The restaurant, which will employ some 35 people, opened Monday morning with franchise owner George Ross presenting a check for … more
NC Transportation Board member Lisa Mathis and Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins stand next to a Future I-685 sign.
US 421 to become I-685 from Greensboro to Sanford
LIBERTY — State and local leaders gathered Monday in Randolph County to celebrate the designation of U.S. Highway 421 as the future Interstate 685. The event, held next to the … more
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Heavy rains the week before Memorial Day caused many creeks and rivers in Chatham County to rise.
Chatham rivers run high [Photo gallery]
Downhill aquatic biking Some Chatham youngsters decided to take advantage of a risen Deep River and ride their bikes and scooters down a hill into the water last Saturday. River runs … more
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A voting sign at Goldston Municipal Center.
Last chance to register for primary election
North Carolinians looking to vote in the March 5 primary election have until Friday Feb. 9 to register or make changes to party affiliation. State law sets the voter registration deadline as 25 days … more
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A "Now Hiring" sign sits outside a Ross Dress for Less store in Florida in a file photo from 2020.
$450M Ross Stores warehouse coming to Randleman
Ross Stores, a Fortune 500 retail chain, is planning to build a regional distribution center in Randleman, state officials announced Tuesday. The warehouse will bring as many as 852 jobs to … more
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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) speaks after a topping-off ceremony at the newly built Wolfspeed factory in Siler City in March.
For Chatham County, it's 'growth, growth, growth.' Which party will benefit?
SILER CITY — At the epicenter of President Joe Biden’s promised economic boom, a slow tractor can still halt traffic. 81,000 people live in Chatham County. There are 1,076 farms. The … more
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Chatham County Group Homes Inc., a non-profit organization that was established in 1984 to house and support adults with developmental disabilities, held a parade of car show vehicles for a birthday celebration for one of its residents.
A car and truck parade [Photo gallery]
Chatham County Group Homes Inc., a non-profit organization that was established in 1984 to house and support adults with developmental disabilities, held a parade of car show vehicles for a birthday … more
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Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-09) talks during a lunch event at Bestfood Cafeteria with farmers from Chatham County and the surrounding area in Siler City on Thursday, on Feb. 8, 2024. PJ WARD-BROWN | Chatham News & Record
Rep. Hudson meets with farmers, discusses issues in Siler City
SILER CITY — Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) joined farmers and agricultural interests from Chatham County and the surrounding area on Thursday, Feb. 8 at Bestfood Cafeteria in Siler City. … more
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Scenes from Chatham, on the ground and in space [Photo gallery]
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Beth McLaurin, Donna McGinnis, and Lisa Hudson enjoy old-fashioned jump rope as Seth Brown looks on.
Church celebrates past and looks to the future
PITTSBORO — The year was 1824. America as a nation was not yet 50 years old. John Quincy Adams was elected president in one of only two Presidential races decided by the House of … more
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Members of the Chapel Hill Town Council deliberate at its April 26, 2024 meeting.
Chapel Hill likely to increase tax rate
The Chapel Hill Town Council met May 15 to continue discussions of next year’s budget, naming four main priorities: Recruiting and retaining employees, providing high-quality services to … more
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The jerseys of Terrence Newby and Reggie “Kermit” Carter take their place on the Jordan-Matthews gym wall, next to that of the previously retired Robert Siler’s.
Jordan-Matthews retires jerseys of two basketball legends during its HOF Night
‌Sometimes, a person can seek the answers, and other times, the answers can find them. Former Jordan-Matthews basketball head coach John Phillips, who was in the midst of one of his worst … more
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The newly unveiled North Carolina driver's license design.
DMV unveils new, more secure license designs
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) this week announced the release of new designs for driver's licenses, permits, and identification cards featuring advanced security features … more
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