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Eric Wolak
As COVID cases surge, health expert weighs in on Delta, vaccine and more
As COVID-19 cases surge, Chatham County’s total case count since the start of the pandemic has roared past 5,000. There was a lull in the spring; from March 12 until July 28, Chatham didn’t … more
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Renderings made by recent CCCC alumus Jayden Sansom in the video game design course she took with the college this past summer. The course is being offered again this fall; registration closes Aug. 30.
CCCC’s video game course aims big to provide pipeline to cutting-edge jobs
Just a few days after graduating from Central Carolina Community College, alumnus Jayden Sansom started a final class at the college: video game art and design. The class was offered for the first … more
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Dora Interiano and her husband José hold up their U.S. citizenship certificates, which both received last December with the help of Chatham Literacy.
Chatham Literacy helps scores of immigrants achieve citizenship
SILER CITY — After three decades in the United States, Guatemalan native Dora Interiano finally achieved last December what she’d spent over a year working toward: U.S. citizenship. To her, it … more
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The Chatham County Schools Board of Education selected Chris Poston, the current executive director for elementary and middle grades education, to lead the district’s equity efforts as CCS’s Executive Director for Excellence and Opportunity.
CCS’s Chris Poston to lead district’s equity efforts in new role
PITTSBORO — After 25 years in education — 14 of them in Chatham — Chris Poston will soon be starting a new role: Chatham County Schools’ Executive Director for Excellence and … more
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Hart shows off his Bronze Star award, given for his exemplary service during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Knowing about the Bronze Star encouraged his daughters agree to a friend's suggestion that Hart agree to a request to apply for the French Legion of Honor.
WWII veteran Wesley Hart awarded France’s most prestigious honor
PITTSBORO — Wesley Hart didn’t speak at the ceremony last Thursday during which he was awarded the French Legion of Honor. He didn’t have to. The 102-year-old Chathamite’s service during … more
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Dr. Amanda Hartness of Chatham County Schools (from left), Pittsboro Commissioner Kyle Shipp and Dr. Anthony Jackson, superintendent of Chatham County Schools, pose after a fundraising breakfast for the Boys & Girls Club of Pittsboro. Shipp helped spearhead efforts to start the club; Jackson served as the event’s keynote speaker.
Pittsboro Boys & Girls Club reaches critical funding goal
PITTSBORO — Pittsboro’s budding Boys & Girls Club has reached its minimum required funding threshold to begin operations and will likely open its doors to area youth soon after the 2021-22 … more
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The Rocky River Friends Meeting 250th anniversary painting.
County's Historical Content Committee launches ‘LEARN’ site
PITTSBORO — As Chatham County’s 250th anniversary celebrations continue, the Chatham 250 Historical Content Committee — a volunteer group made up of community leaders, elders, and historians … more
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Siler City nonprofit announces grant money for building improvements
SILER CITY — The Siler City Development Organization has renewed its facade grant program for another year as part of the organization’s larger effort to revitalize the town’s aesthetic and … more
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Lengthy county commissioners meeting discusses compact communities
PITTSBORO — A five-hour Chatham County commission board meeting on Monday night included lengthy and, at times, contentious discussion regarding rezoning requests and compact … more
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A classroom at Northwood High School, pictured in May 2021.
UNC, CCCC and CCS’s ‘Teach Chatham’ to help future Chatham educators
PITTSBORO — A new collaboration between Chatham County Schools, Central Carolina Community College and UNC-Chapel Hill — Teach Chatham — intends to address the current teaching … more
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District athletic director Chris Blice (right) presented an updated workouts plan to the Board of Education on Sept. 29, 2020, at the board's George Moses Horton Middle School meeting location.
CCS board meetings to return to historic courthouse on Sept. 13
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Schools Board of Education will resume meeting at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse for its next regular meeting on Sept. 13. Over the course of the … more
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Siler City is poised to receive $2.41 million total from federal COVID-19 funding, $1.3 million of which already “has hit our bank account,” Town Manager Roy Lynch said.
Siler City commits to fixing water pressure deficiencies, supporting nonprofits
SILER CITY — The town’s board of commissioners debated solutions to longstanding water pressure deficiencies in parts of town and discussed potential spending options for federally … more
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Chatham adopts LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance
Chatham County commissioners approved a LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance at their meeting Monday night — making Chatham the 12th local government to do so in North Carolina. more
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Chatham Community Library presents virtual film screening of ‘Don’t Tell Anyone’
PITTSBORO — Chatham Community Library will host a virtual screening of the documentary “Don’t Tell Anyone” (No Le Digas a Nadie) beginning Thursday, Sept. 16, and continuing … more
Celebrating Women of Chatham: ‘Conversations with Women Making a Difference’
PITTSBORO — Beginning September 2021, Chatham Community Library will host a series of quarterly discussions highlighting women changemakers in Chatham County. The series will address areas of … more
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Central Carolina Community College Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer Dr. Phillip Price visits with one of the new CCCC graduates. Each student was given a vehicle magnet signifying his/her graduation from the college.
CCCC celebrates graduates with drive-thru graduation
SANFORD — Central Carolina Community College celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2021 as the school observed a drive-through graduation on Monday, Aug. 9, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic … more
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Mountaire supports Council on Aging's caregiver project
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina has contributed towards the Chatham County Council on Aging’s efforts to help create an area within the Northeast District Park for family caregivers and their loved ones. more
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United Way Finance Officer Alane Coore is presented a resolution for Chatham County's upcomig 'Day of Service' by Chatham County Commission Chairperson Mike Dasher..
United Way of Chatham County’s ‘Day of Service’ recognized by county commissioners
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Monday recognizing Wednesday, Sept. 15, as the official United Way of Chatham County Day of Service. The … more
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Siler City’s free film series kicks off Aug. 27
SILER CITY — Siler City’s Parks and Recreation department announced the fifth season of “Friday Night Flicks,” a popular movie in the park series held at Bray Park on the fourth Friday night … more
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Public Health Department urges residents to get vaccinated as COVID-19 trends continue to worsen
Chatham County’s COVID-19 case numbers are continuing to rise as the Delta variant spreads. A recent peak came on August 3rd, when 30 new cases were reported, a number that had not been reached since late January 2021. more
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