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JoAnn Johnson Davis, the executive director of the Chatham County Housing Authority.
CCHA’s Davis reaches plea deal
JoAnn Davis, the director of the Chatham County Housing Authority charged in a 19-count indictment in late February, has reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors. Davis agreed to plead … more
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Part of Saturday's rehearsal includes distressing and fitting costumes for 'Sherlock Holmes.'
‘Sherlock Holmes’ production solves short-lived mystery
PITTSBORO — Wiggins, the sidekick of the famed Detective Sherlock Holmes, is suddenly thrown into the spotlight. He must help his crew uncover clues and solve the mystery of the 1st Baker … more
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Marianne Maschal and Dr. Janice Giles, principal at North Chatham Elementary School, cut the ribbon on the new Jaguar Trail on Saturday.
North Chatham ‘Trail-a-bration’ opens window to outdoor education
CHAPEL HILL — It was the middle of the pandemic, and Marianne Maschal was exhausted.  Watching over three small children who were around at all hours of the day — while she cooked … more
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Cim Brailer
523 children were involved with the child welfare system in Chatham last year. Here’s more information about how we can reduce those numbers.
How do we know child abuse when we see it? As April — Child Abuse Prevention Month — wraps up, we speak with Cim Brailer, the program administrator and deputy director if Chatham … more
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Siler City Town Manager Hank Raper.
Siler City signs SOC with NCDEQ
SILER CITY — After being under a state-imposed sewer moratorium for almost a year, the town of Siler City signed a Special Order by Consent with the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality, which … more
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Chatham County community gives gift of life through employee blood drive
PITTSBORO — Chatham County employees and residents rolled up their sleeves to give the gift of life April 12 at the County’s Agriculture Building in Pittsboro.  Thirty-one … more
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National conference premiers new research on closing early learning gaps
The annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association in Chicago will feature groundbreaking research that could mean big changes for children entering kindergarten, including those in … more
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The Council on Aging held its volunteer appreciation luncheon on Friday at Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center.
Council on Aging holds volunteer appreciation event
PITTSBORO — The odds and numbers were not in the favor of Council on Aging staff last week at Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. As the agency gathered to honor the backbone … more
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EDC hires Pendergraph
PITTSBORO — The Chatham Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce that Jack Pendergraph has joined the organization as a business retention and expansion specialist, handling … more
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A wounded veteran shows off a catch at a previous ONS event.
Host boaters being sought for wounded vets fishing event
Kids aren’t the only people who need to go fishing. So, too, do wounded and disabled veterans. And it’s for that reason that Operation North State exists. Each year, ONS holds nine … more
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Board holds public hearing for new multi-family housing community
PITTSBORO — The town’s board of commissioners held a public hearing to discuss a rezoning request for a proposed multi-family dwelling community during its regular meeting Monday evening. … more
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A plaque in memory of former Chatham News + Record owner Mary John Little Resch, who died in 2022, adorns a piano donated to the N.C. Arts Incubator in her memory. Dozens of people attended a celebration at the nonprofit art galley Saturday evening to celebrate Resch’s life and the piano she used to own.
PHOTOS: Grand piano donated to NC Arts Incubator in honor of Resch [Photo gallery]
SILER CITY — Former Chatham News + Record owner Mary John Little Resch, who died in 2022, was honored Saturday. A grand piano with a plaque adorning her name was donated to the N.C. Arts … more
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Players from East Chatham Little League rush the field for opening day in Pittsboro on Saturday.
PHOTOS: 50 years of big swings and big hearts [Photo gallery]
PITTSBORO — East Chatham Little League hosted its 50th annual opening day celebration Saturday at Tommy Burns Ball Park behind Pittsboro Elementary School, marking half a century of youth … more
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Community Champions Week. Chatham County Manager Dan LaMontagne and Assistant County Manager Carolyn Miller accompanied volunteer driver Alan Reid on a Meals on Wheels route on March 21 from the Eastern Chatham Senior Center in Pittsboro as part of Meals on Wheels America’s 'Community Champions Week.'
Community Champions Week delivers Meals on Wheels to Chatham seniors [Photo gallery]
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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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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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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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Local pottery Mark Hewitt’s first public kiln opening since the COVID-19 pandemic felt like a homecoming. Here, customers lined up on Johnny Burke Road in Pittsboro over the weekend to view pottery and purchase pieces.
Local potter Mark Hewitt opens first public kiln since COVID-19 [Photo gallery]
Local potter Mark Hewitt hosted his first public kiln opening since the pandemic opened, inviting customers last weekend to view pottery and purchase pieces outside Hewitt's Pittsboro home he shares … more
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The service event had more than 100 volunteers registered to volunteer. Pictured here, from left, are volunteers Wyatt Luna, Elizabeth Colebrook, Joy Roberts and Daniel Hernandez.
United Way of Chatham serves community, kicks off fundraising
After just four weeks of planning, United Way of Chatham hosted its first community “Day of Service” event last Thursday — kicking off its fundraising season and organizing more than 100 … more
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