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Board holds public hearing on budget
PITTSBORO — The board of commissioners met for their last meeting of May on Monday evening, where officials held a public hearing on the upcoming fiscal year’s budget.   Town … more
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Latarndra Strong mugshot via Orange County Sheriff's Office
NAACP activist and former Orange County School board candidate charged in infant alcohol poisoning
RALEIGH — A former Orange County School Board candidate who was also a former president of the Northern Orange NAACP has been arrested on felony neglect child abuse charges in connection with … more
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Chapel Hill spends $3M more on Rosemary parking deck
The Town of Chapel Hill will spend another $3 million on the Rosemary Street Parking Deck. The funding was approved by Town Council at its March 6 meeting, alongside other matters. more
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Siglinda Scarpa, founder of the Goathouse Refuge in Chatham County, has spent a lifetime creating art and sharing love with any animal she meets. Story, photos on page B4.
A place of love, hope, and art for its owner and inhabitants
PITTSBORO — It was more than seven decades ago, but Siglinda Scarpa can still remember the “big boots” and harsh voices of Gestapo soldiers who came pounding on the door of her home, looking … more
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Caterpillar Youth Apprenticeship program celebrates graduates, inductees
SANFORD — Eight students who successfully completed the two-year Caterpillar Youth Apprenticeship in Welding this spring celebrated with family and friends on May 17 with an evening graduation … more
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Department of Social Services to host Senior Resource Fair
PITTSBORO — In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the Chatham County Dept. of Social Services, in partnership with the Chatham County Council on Aging and Chatham Health Alliance, … more
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Andrew Waters is the new Farmland Preservation Coordinator in Chatham County.
Farmland Preservation Coordinator Andrew Waters takes on new role 
PITTSBORO- Thursday, Aug. 31, was Andrew Waters’ first day in the Soil and Water Conservation Department for Chatham County.     “I was really excited when this position … more
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Chatham schools launch teletherapy program for students
Chatham County Schools are now providing students with free teletherapy, virtual mental health consults via a new partnership with Daybreak, a company that specializes in remote mental health care. more
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Chatham County Schools offers universally free breakfast to all students
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Board of Education approved universal free breakfast in all schools, and a second chance breakfast in all district high school cafeterias for the 2023-24 school … more
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One of the premiere events of the Chatham Senior Games is pickleball.
Registration opens for Chatham County Senior Games
Silver-haired residents of Chatham County, or at least those 50 and over, will soon have the opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities in the 2024 Chatham County Senior Games and SilverArts … more
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Pittsboro publishes 2022 Water Quality Report; no violations found
PITTSBORO — The Town of Pittsboro is pleased to announce the receipt and publication of the 2022 Water Quality Report.   “We are proud to share that we have, yet again, fully … more
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Salvation Army of Chatham County officially cut the ribbon on its new Siler city facility on Thursday. Siler City Mayor Chip Price III, left, Cindy Poindexter of Chatham Chamber of Commerce, Captain Chris Raymer, Jane Wrenn and Rebecca Sommer-Petersen, right, did the honors.
Salvation Army’s new Siler City facility looks to expand services, increase access
SILER CITY — Since 1984, Salvation Army of Chatham County has been providing services ranging from aiding the homeless to feeding the hungry. The goal of the organization has always been … more
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Blood donations urgently needed for hospital patients in wake of back-to-back climate disasters and critical summer shortfall.
Chatham Library to host urgent Red Cross blood drive
PITTSBORO – Chatham Community Library will be hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross next month. The blood drive will be held in the Holmes Family Room on Wednesday, … more
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Community In Schools of Chatham County welcome guests as they arrive.
Communities In Schools strives for ‘network of support’ in Chatham
PITTSBORO — “Kasserian Ingera” is a common greeting for the Kenyan tribe of the Maasai people. The phrase translates to “And how are the children?” This … more
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry is sworn in for her 2021-23 term by Judge Joe L. Webster in this file photo.
Pittsboro mayoral term increased to four years
PITTSBORO —  Pittsboro Town Board of Commissioners held their regular scheduled meeting Monday, Sept. 11.   Among the items on the agenda included a landscaping proposal change … more
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Linda Sittig is a Chatham County resident and author of 'Opening Closed Doors.' The creative historical nonfiction book tells the story of Josie Murray, who helped break the color barrier in Virginia.
‘Opening Closed Doors’ shares unsung hero’s triumph
When Josie Murray was forced to stand outside a public library in Purcellville, Virginia, unable to check out a book, she knew she had to make a change. Her white friends offered to go inside … more
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Valencia Toomer is the founder of SABA. She has worked in education for more than 20 years, including as the principal at George Moses Horton Middle School.
After series of delays, SABA announces school location for 23-24
PITTSBORO — From boys to kings. That’s how School of the Arts for Boys Academy Founder Valencia Toomer wants her students to grow during their time at her school. When the boys of … more
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N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper visited Chatham County last Thursday, attending a Democratic Party event in Pittsboro at the invitation of Rep. Robert Reives II. Cooper, shown speaking with some attendees at the event, helped honor county volunteers and donors. ‘Our officer team is deeply indebted to Robert Reives’ campaign for making our event so incredibly successful,’ said Liz Guinan, who’s stepping down from the local party’s chairperson position. ‘Robert’s generous spirit is on display to all of us in Chatham County, as witnessed by his devotion to bringing manufacturing jobs to Chatham, his work in addressing Pittsboro’s water issues, his cooperation in negotiating a state budget, and a host of issues he fights for every day. Robert consistently works to improve lives in Chatham County, regardless of party affiliation. We cannot thank him enough.’ Cooper, Reives. Sen. Natalie Murdock and others spoke at the event, held at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center.
PHOTOS: Gov. Roy Cooper visits Chatham Democrats [Photo gallery]
PITTSBORO — N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper visited Chatham County last Thursday, attending a Democratic Party event in Pittsboro at the invitation of Rep. Robert Reives II. Cooper, shown speaking with … more
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Sacking out
Kids gave it their all in the sack race at the EGGstreme Spring Fling on Saturday. The annual event, put on by Chatham County Parks and Recreation at CCCC’s campus in Pittsboro, saw kids … more
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Fidelity Bank breaks ground on new Pittsboro location. Fidelity Bank broke ground on its new Pittsboro location on Monday in a ceremony featuring Pittsboro branch associates, members of the bank’s leadership team and local government officials. The new full-service branch will be located at 24 Commerce Court and will feature 10 offices, a conference room, three drive-thru lanes and a drive-up ATM. Fidelity Bank has operated in Pittsboro from a temporary branch located at 32 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 140. since June 2021. The Pittsboro branch team consists of Market Executive Katie Walker, Business Development Officer Tony Cash, Branch Manager Teresa Farrell, Relationship Bankers Cindy Cochie and Sondra Cooper, and Business Loan Assistant Courtney Lowe. ‘Our team is thrilled to expand our presence in Pittsboro with this investment in the community,’ Walker said. ‘We’re passionate about serving the local businesses and residents of Pittsboro and the surrounding communities and are committed to providing Right By You customer service, offering products and services that meet the needs of the community, and volunteering in local organizations to give back to the people of the Town of Pittsboro.’.
PHOTOS: Fidelity Bank breaks ground on new Pittsboro location [Photo gallery]
PITTSBORO — Fidelity Bank broke ground on its new Pittsboro location on Monday in a ceremony featuring Pittsboro branch associates, members of the bank’s leadership team and local … more
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