PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Schools Board of Education met last Monday, June 3, for its monthly meeting. It announced an update to district policy on Extra Curricular Activities and … more

Chatham County Schools (CCS) has been awarded a $265,000 Digital Learning Impact Grant by the State Board of Education as part of North Carolina's Digital Learning Initiative. CCS … more

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners considered the nearly $200 million county budget for fiscal 2024-25 at its May 20 meeting. more

The Siler City Board of Commissioners approved an economic incentive agreement with Innovative Construction Group, a building materials manufacturer, at its May 20 meeting. more

This fall's presidential ballot in battleground North Carolina appears poised to lengthen after three political movements seeking to run candidates filed voter signature lists with state election officials by a Monday deadline. more

The Town of Pittsboro has requested that the North Carolina General Assembly pass legislation to include the town among the more than 100 cities and towns statewide exempt from the cap on satellite annexation. Nearby towns such as Siler City, Goldston and Sanford are already on this list. more

Randolph Communications has awarded scholarships to eight local high school students as part of its annual scholarship program. The scholarships, each valued at $1,000, aim to support the students’ educational pursuits and encourage them to make positive contributions to their communities. more

Prince Charming scours his kingdom, looking for the mysterious gal using this sole clue to her existence: her footwear lost in her hasty departure — a glass slipper! When you think about it, the entire plot and theme of Charles Perrault’s story of 1697 hinges on this one concrete object: a shoe made of glass more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chatham County residents give the county a B+, according to the results of a recent Satisfaction Survey. First announced at the Chatham Board of Commissioners meeting on May 6, the results came … more

The 13th Spring For Literacy Luncheon raised $45,000 last month, to support Chatham Literacy ’s reading programs. Some 235 attendees came out to hear from sisters Anastasia and Estefania … more

Walking into Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival, held this past weekend, the typical parking and entry headaches of events like these quickly disappear. The kind, welcoming staff and volunteers embodying the festival’s peaceful vibe invite each visitor to become part of a larger community. Stepping into Shakori Hills, a mystical and warming communal spirit is palpable. more

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard presented the colors before Game 3 of the NHL playoff series between the Hurricanes and New York Rangers at PNC Arena in Raleigh on May 9. … more