PITTSBORO — Following a record of nonprofit service to Chatham County’s older adults that spans almost 49 years, the Chatham County Council on Aging became a department within Chatham County government upon start of the 2023-24 fiscal year on July 1.
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From Chatham County Government
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7/12/23
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To prepare for flood water emergencies, the Chatham County Sheriff's Office conducted a specialized training exercise on Thursday, June 29, 2023, utilizing a Zodiac rigid inflatable boat on Jordan Lake.
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From Chatham County Sheriff's Office
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7/12/23
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PITTSBORO — Chatham County dads are invited to participate in the Strong Fathers Parenting Program. The weekly virtual sessions resumed on July 11, 2023, after being forced to stop earlier this year when the facilitating agency, Pathways to Change, closed.
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From Chatham County Government
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7/12/23
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SILER CITY — Back in 1996, then-29-year-old Greg Singleton was ready to start his life over. With passion, enthusiasm and a new positive outlook, he took a job at a dry cleaning business.
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By Valeria Cloës, CNR Staff
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7/8/23
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Adam Sides Jr. has a long fuse.
As a kid, Adam always told people he wanted to be in the military. He said he wanted to help people who couldn’t help themselves. His doctors, however, told …
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BY BEN RAPPAPORT, News + Record Staff
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7/6/23
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SILER CITY — The Siler City Department of Parks & Recreation has a new director. Former recreation coordinator Tylr Stinson, who planned the Spring Chicken Festival and Easter Eggstravaganza, transitioned into the new role on July 3.
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BY Valeria Cloës, News & Record Staff
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7/6/23
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SILER CITY — Supporters gathered at the Chatham Rabbit on June 24 to celebrate Rev. Donald Matthews and his run for the mayor’s seat in Siler City.
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BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff
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7/6/23
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On Feb. 24, 2022, former U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye (Turkey) Bob Pearson woke up in his Chatham County home to the news of war: Russian forces invaded Ukraine and began their attack on major cities including the capital city of Kyiv.
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BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff
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7/6/23
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Summer is one of the most anticipated times of the year; coveted enough that Disney made a show about what to do over the 104 days of summer vacation.
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BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff
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7/6/23
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PITTSBORO – Call it fate or destiny if you will, but all roads led Victor Rodriguez to knock on a door.
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From Chatham County Council on Aging
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7/6/23
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SILER CITY — Town of Siler City and WithersRavenel held their second Downtown Streetscape Community Engagement Event at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, to present the Siler City community with options to renovations coming to downtown Siler City in the next years.
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By Valeria Cloës, News & Record Staff
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7/6/23
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GOLDSTON — Goldston Public Library is excited to announce new events during the month of July for the Chatham County community to enjoy. The following events are free and open to the public.
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From Chatham County Government
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7/6/23
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RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) met on Tuesday, June 27, and approved temporary rules related to the implementation of voter ID rules in North Carolina elections.
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BY North State Journal staff
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7/6/23
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Monarch, a statewide provider of mental health, substance use disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury services, now provides Mobile Crisis Services in Chatham County.
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From Monarch N.C.
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7/6/23
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NCDHHS urges best practices for keeping you and your pets healthy while enjoying recreational waters
RALEIGH — As summer activities heat up and North Carolinians flock to recreational waters to beat the higher temperatures, the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services is urging residents to prioritize safety and adopt best practices for enjoying water activities with their pets.
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From the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services
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7/6/23
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RALEIGH — Pittsboro, North Carolina, resident James Murray was among the graduates Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law conferred 145 Juris Doctor degrees on Friday, May 12, during its 45th hooding and graduation ceremony at the J.S. Dorton Arena.
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From Campbell University School of Law
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7/6/23
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WILMINGTON — Economic development professionals across North Carolina were honored for their contributions to the economic development profession and their communities at the North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA) 2023 Annual Conference.
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From the North Carolina Economic Development Association
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7/6/23
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On June 21, 2023, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a report of inappropriate sexual communication and relations between a suspect and another family member.
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From the Chatham County Sheriff's Office
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6/28/23
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The Silk Hope Ruritan Club has donated state-of-the-art interactive video panels to Silk Hope School. These cutting-edge panels serve as tools for teachers, providing them with enhanced capabilities …
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CN+R STAFF REPORTS
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6/28/23
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Kyle Shipp is thrilled to announce his candidacy for Mayor of Pittsboro and share a bold vision for the future of Pittsboro. As a town commissioner, Shipp gained valuable experience and an in-depth …
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From the Kyle for Mayor campaign
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6/28/23
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