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Cops seize firearm after Northwood High student brought gun to school
PITTSBORO — A firearm brought to Northwood High School by a 14-year old student was seized after reports were made that the student had brought the weapon to school, shown it to another … more
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The Chatham Board of Commissioners gathered at the Chatham Agriculture & Conference Center for their annual retreat. The board defined their priorities and expectations for the upcoming year.
Chatham commissioners consider Seaforth Rd. water treatment facility and new Verizon tower
The January 16th regular session of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners convened at 6:00 PM and after opening with the pledge of allegiance moved item 235011 from the consent to the regular … more
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The varsity basketball game between Jordan-Matthews and Burlington Cummings was suspended with 4:54 left in the fourth quarter after an altercation involving a group of Cummings fans broke out in the stands. Jamari Amir Jones, 18, of Burlington, faces charges of assault on a school employee and disorderly conduct after he knocked Jordan-Matthews Principal April Burko to the ground as she tried to restore order.
Fight suspends boys game, Jets’ girls snap losing streak in Jordan-Matthews and Cummings double header
There wasn’t any love lost between Jordan-Matthews and Cummings in Friday night’s varsity double header. Starting with the Jordan-Matthews girls coming back from down double digits … more
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NC Teaching Fellows logo
Chatham schools receive teacher recruitment pilot grant
PITTSBORO — Chatham County Schools is one of 20 North Carolina public school districts to receive a $50,000 pilot grant in 2024, aimed at enhancing teacher recruitment and retention. This … more
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Former J-M and Wake Forest star Robert Siler speaking at his high school’s sports banquet.
Jordan-Matthews legend returns home to speak at school’s fall sports banquet
The name “Siler City” bore a new, yet familiar meaning for a couple of hours last Thursday night. Former Jordan-Matthews football and basketball legend Robert Siler returned to his … more
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Arrest blotter: Jan. 1 - Jan. 11
January 1 Esmeralda Sanchez Gomez, 22, of Siler City, was arrested by Deputy Zackary Gross for driving under the influence and no operator’s license. January 2 Alex Daniel … more
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FILE - A Vinfast VF6 is displayed at the AutoMobility LA Auto Show Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. Vietnamese automaker Vinfast agreed on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2024, to invest up to $2 billion into building an electric vehicle factory in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Vietnam's VinFast to build a $2 billion EV plant in India as part of its global expansion
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnamese automaker VinFast says it plans to spend up to $2 billion to build an electric vehicle factory in India, the world's third-largest auto market by sales. The … more
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Main Street Station in Pittsboro will be the new home of the Pittsboro Town Hall.
Pittsboro Town Hall relocates to Main Street Station
PITTSBORO — The Town of Pittsboro has announced the relocation of its Town Hall to a new facility in the Main Street Station, effective January 16, 2024. The move from 635 East Street to 287 … more
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Siler City offers intro to local government course
The Town of Siler City will be offering a multi-week Local Government course for free starting at the end of the month.‌ The course will be an opportunity for participants to learn about … more
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Town of Pittsboro
Pittsboro launches community engagement website, budget survey
The Town of Pittsboro has published a new website geared towards encouraging and streamlining community engagement. The site, pittsboronc.gov/engage , will be routinely maintained and updated … more
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The new Chatham County Emergency Operations Center in Pittsboro, NC on October 27, 2023. PJ WARD-BROWN/NORTH STATE JOURNAL
Chatham County is booming says 'State of the County' report
PITTSBORO — 2023 was a productive year for Chatham County, which experienced unprecedented economic growth, seeing it skyrocket into one of the top ten fastest-growing counties in the … more
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A NCWRC employee showing off some North Carolina-caught bass. Courtesy photo
New ‘F1 Hybrid Bass’ to be stocked in Jordan Lake
New fish are coming to Jordan Lake as part of a stocking project by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) and a nonprofit, Bass Anglers for NC Lakes. The NCWRC stocks many … more
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The Chatham County Board of Commissioners Congratulates Karen VonCannon as the recipient of the Chatham County 2023 Employee of the Year Award.
Chatham County Recognizes 2023 Employee of the Year
PITTSBORO — On December 18, 2023, Chatham County Human Resources Director Courtney Jones gave a special presentation at the Board of Commissioners meeting in Pittsboro recognizing Karen … more
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On December 7, 2023, 24 employees from Chatham County government, local municipalities, and local nonprofits graduated from the Chatham County Leadership Academy, designed to give class members skills to be more effective and to assume leadership roles. The program helps prepare employees for greater responsibilities, including supervisory roles.
Chatham County Leadership Academy graduates 24 in 2023 class
Chatham County celebrated 24 graduates from its Leadership Academy Class of 2023 on December 7, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to developing local leaders. Since 2002, this unique … more
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Rep. Robert Reives II
Candidates set for 2024 Chatham elections
One of North Carolina’s fastest-growing counties saw varying levels of interest in races for elective office ahead of the 2024 election cycle. Races for two Chatham County Commissioner … more
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Carnegie Hall building at 57th Avenue and Broadway in New York.
Northwood High junior to perform at Carnegie Hall
PITTSBORO — As the old joke goes, how do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice. Thus we have Abigail Sabrina Wright, a junior at Northwood High School, has been … more
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Bob Wachs (Left) interviewing author Darrin Locklear.
Native son authors book with life-changing goal
SILER CITY — Darrin Locklear is on a different mission today than he might have been on growing up in Siler City in the 1970s and ‘80s. “People who remember me may remember I was a … more
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Aerial rendering of Asteria, a new Storyliving by Disney community recently announced in North Carolina. (Disney) ©Disney
Disney unveils plans for new community in Chatham Park
PITTSBORO — Disney is coming to Chatham. Storyliving by Disney, a real estate brand of The Walt Disney Company, announced its plans to develop a new master-planned community within Chatham … more
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UNC Chapel Hill chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz.
Michigan State selects UNC-Chapel Hill chancellor as next president
CHAPEL HILL — Michigan State University named the chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as it's next president on Friday, Dec. 8, ending a search that began last October … more
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WINGS — Women in Nice Gowns — will return to the Pittsboro Christmas Parade at 3 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 8.
Pittsboro cancels 2023 Christmas parade due to weather
PITTSBORO — The town of Pittsboro has canceled its 2023 Christmas parade, citing a storm system expected to move through the area on Sunday, Dec. 10. "After consulting with the Pittsboro … more
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