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Author Lee Smith spoke at the Chatham Literacy Luncheon at the Governors Club in Chapel Hill about her new book 'Silver Alert.'
The South is for all kinds of storytellers
Culture shock doesn’t begin to describe what I felt walking into that 8th-grade classroom in the middle of February. I was the new kid, just moved from California to Raleigh. It’s … more
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Lowell Hoffman is chairman of the North Carolina Rumbaugh Oration Contest, acting as the event’s organizer, showrunner and historian.
Revolutionary rhetoric
Two years shy of the 250th anniversary of 1776, nine high school students from around North Carolina gathered over the weekend at Chatham County’s Governor's Club to honor the founding fathers with short oratories of their own creation. more
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Viva Hydration's grand opening. Owners Lucy Nunnery and Juliana Baca Roman cut the ribbon at the grand opening event for Viva Hydration Saturday in downtown Siler City. Shown, from left, are Siler City Mayor Chip Price, Jay Underwood, Nunnery, Roman, and the Chatham Chamber of Commerce's Cindy Pointdexter and Cherry Littleton.
PHOTOS: vIVa Hydration hosts grand opening in downtown Siler City [Photo gallery]
SILER CITY — vIVa Hydration hosted its grand opening in downtown Siler City on Saturday. The opening was marked by a ribbon cutting along with the Chatham Chamber of Commerce. The business will … more
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Chatham County law enforcement officers remove illegal gambling equipment.
Sheriff’s Office makes arrests for illegal gambling operations
SILER CITY — Undercover operations by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in nine arrests which include 36 felony and 39 misdemeanor charges. The operations focused on … more
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Chatham Schools considers supplementing teacher pay
A potential supplemental income plan to support the county's teachers was a major focus of the March 11 meeting of Chatham County Schools Board of Education. The recognition of teachers in the … more
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The logo and branding for the new TriRiver Water company.
Pittsboro skate park moves forward, water utility gets new name
Pittsboro could be getting a new skate park and the local utility company is being rebranded to TriRiver Water, and both were the main topics of discussion at the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners' … more
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The Haw River is shown in this photo taken on Sept. 26, 2023. Chatham officials addressed concerns about another release of 1,4 dioxane over the weekend but subsequent testing revealed the levels were below an advisory level.
1,4 Dioxane detected in Haw River, drinking water within safe limits
PITTSBORO —  Alerts were issued over the weekend related to a chemical found in the Haw River, but preliminary testing of Pittsboro's drinking water does not show dangerous levels of the … more
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A Department of Transportation truck spreads a brine solution on Highway 64. The NCDOT is preparing for a round of wintry precipitation that will begin Sunday and go into Monday morning.
Spreading the brine [Photo gallery]
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FILE - A man using a phone. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Jury duty scam reported in Chatham County
SILER CITY —  An ongoing scam involving jury duty has surfaced in Chatham County and surrounding counties. Last week, Sheriff Mike Roberson’s Office issued a cautionary alert to … more
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On the move: Hispanic Liaison and Communities In Schools both moving to new locations
SILER CITY — A stroll around downtown Siler City may look a bit different today than it did several years ago. New businesses are taking over or changing hands seemingly every month and … more
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Crafter’s HeART Studio hosts summer craft time sessions
BONLEE — Candace Beal shared a love for arts and crafts with her daughter, Caroline. Now, Beal wants to share that passion with Bonlee ’ s children through week-long crafting sessions … more
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Pools across Chatham County opened on Memorial Day weekend. Residents from across Siler City gathered at Bray Park in Siler City to go for a dip. Earlier this month, Siler City reported a local lifeguard shortage which could have impacted Bray Park operations. Since the News + Record reported that story, however, Siler City Town Manager Hank Raper said the town has hired more than a dozen lifeguards to support local operations. More pictures of Memorial Day splashes on PAGE XX
CN+R Staff shares their anthems for the summer
Bright, sunny days are on the horizon as summer approaches. While the season of summer won’t officially start until June 21, the warm weather and good vibes start at the end of May, often … more
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Moncure residents examine different scenario plans for the future of their community at a Plan Moncure meeting last Wednesday.
Balancing act: community plan looks to weigh future needs with current concerns
MONCURE — Don Brown, like many in Moncure, can trace his lineage to the community back several generations. Nowadays, he’s in sound financial standing and says he could move … more
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The VinFast model VF8 is featured during the VinFast Groundbreaking Ceremony in Moncure on July 28, 2023.
Chatham economic development officials focused on what’s next
PITTSBORO —  Multibillion-dollar manufacturing projects headline the bright future ahead for economic development in Chatham County, but local officials are also focused on the necessary … more
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Gum Springs Road in Chatham County was a picturesque scene Sunday.
Winter Storm Diego leaves a wintry mess in Chatham [Photo gallery]
The winter precipitation that fell early Sunday morning was enough to cause some major headaches for motorists. more
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10th annual Hispanic Heritage Fiesta returns to downtown Siler City
SILER CITY — Folklorico dresses of red, yellow and blue wave in the streets, the smell of pupusas wafts across downtown and smiles spread across the faces of hundreds of residents. The … more
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The Dunkin' Donuts logo is seen on a storefront. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
National chains and local brands headed to Northwood Landing
PITTSBORO — Soon, local residents will find out if “Chatham County Runs on Dunkin’” as Chatham Park’s Northwood Landing has announced five new commercial tenants, … more
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A snowy scene looking down the railroad tracks off of Highway 64 in Siler City.
Winter Storm Diego throws another punch [Photo gallery]
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Zaxby’s is now open at 26 Harper Road in Pittsboro.
Zaxby’s comes to Pittsboro
PITTSBORO — Chicken chain Zaxby's is now open in Pittsboro. Whether you’re in the mood for “Chicken Fingerz,” the Zaxby’s signature sauce, or just some old fashioned … more
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The Chatham County Sheriff's Office participated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics of North Carolina. The Torch started in Wilmington and will end in Raleigh on June 2nd with the lighting of the cauldron at the start of the Summer Games. 'The excitement was palpable,' said Sheriff Mike Roberson in a Facebook post. 'Thank you to all the staff that planned, setup, and organized the event.'
Sheriff’s Office Carries Torch of Hope in Chatham Relays
PITTSBORO — Chatham County Sheriff’s Office members laced up their running shoes and hit the streets last Thursday and Friday mornings. They joined fellow law enforcement officers from … more
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