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Siler City OKs rezoning for new subdivision
SILER CITY — The town’s board of commissioners, meeting Monday, granted a rezoning request for a new major subdivision. The proposed subdivision, Fox Haven, would be located south of … more
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VinFast ships second batch of vehicles to U.S.
HAI PHONG, Vietnam — VinFast announced the shipment of the second batch of 1,879 VF 8 vehicles to the U.S. and Canada. The vehicles are expected to be delivered to U.S. customers in May and to … more
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Introduced in the N.C. Senate on April 5, Senate Bill 636 would, among other things, ban transgender girls from competing on girls sports teams.
Chatham County athletics officials voice opposition to Senate Bill 636
N.C. Senate Republicans have introduced Senate Bill 636, titled “An Act to Revise Oversight of High School Interscholastic Athletics,” a wide-ranging piece of legislation that would strip … more
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A rendering of the future John Palmour Silicon Carbide Center coming to Siler City. Wolfspeed named the building after their co-founder who recently passed.
N.C. Dept. of Labor fines Wolfspeed for accidental worker death
The N.C. Dept. of Labor has fined Wolfspeed $27,553 for violations that resulted in a worker death in October 2022.  NCDOL alleges Wolfspeed violated the N.C. Occupational Safety and Health … more
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Wolfspeed announced it will build its new silicon carbide facility on about 350 acres of the CAM site, located just off U.S. Hwy. 64 near the Randolph County line.
Public comment period opens for Wolfspeed air quality permit
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is seeking public comment on a draft air quality permit for Wolfspeed, Inc. – Siler City Factory. Comments … more
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High-speed internet coming to the town of Goldston
PITTSBORO — The Town of Goldston, Randolph Communications, and Chatham County are thrilled to announce a fiber project that will bring high-speed internet to hundreds of people. Bringing … more
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Wolfspeed will build its silicon wafer factory on 352 acres in Chatham County. This photo was taken in March 2023, as the land was being cleared for construction.
New Wolfspeed factory in Siler City would emit 203 tons of air pollutants per year
New Wolfspeed factory in Siler City would emit 203 tons of air pollutants per yearby Lisa Sorg, NC Newsline April 12, 2023 Update April 13, 12:06 p.m.: The NC Department of Environmental Quality … more
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A child makes spray art at a previous ClydeFest community booth. Named after Bynum folk art legend Clyde Jones, the Chatham Arts Council’s ClydeFEST is a family-friendly day of hands-on arts immersion for children of all ages.
ClydeFest to bring joy of arts to local families
PITTSBORO — Gilda McDaniel keeps games like “Mailbox Madness” and “Fowl Shot” in her garage all year round. Strewn next to the games are dozens of painted wooden … more
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Members of the CSSE Gravity Games team plan out the braking and steering mechanisms for their car. From left to right: Leah Riggsbee, Domnick Pietryga, Caden Bailey, Blake Green, Nickleus Castevens.
Student-designed car ready to compete at N.C. Gravity Games
SILER CITY — Leah Riggsbee has always wanted to get thrown down a hill. She’s about to get her chance. Riggsbee is part of the Chatham School of Science & Engineering Gravity … more
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Maynor (left) and Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson.
Maynor steps into Chief Deputy role
From narcotics to special operations, when it comes to operations in the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, Steve Maynor has done it all.  The veteran officer has been on the force for … more
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Martin Luther King Jr. in a photograph taken at Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham, Alabama.
Pastors observe anniversary with reading of MLK Jr. letter
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s arrest in Birmingham, Alabama — one of 29 times the Civil Rights leader was jailed in the course of coordinating … more
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2019's Spring Chicken Festival, pictured here, drew 5,000 attendees.
Siler City gears up for Spring Chicken Festival
SILER CITY — The mouth-watering smell of fried foods, the laughter of children on a Ferris wheel, the sound of guitars and harmonized vocals, accompanied with the sight of colorful … more
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Triangle Land Conservancy has purchased 108 acres in Chatham County which includes this stream.
TLC purchases land in Chicken Bridge Forest
PITTSBORO — There’s a delicate balance occurring in Chatham County that will set the stage for generations to come. On the one hand, businesses, developers and economic opportunities … more
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This Chatham woman lived in Birmingham when King composed his ‘Letter.’ She also heard him speak.
I lived in Birmingham, Alabama, during the infamous year of 1963, for 17 years before that, and for three years after.  That year is especially seared in the conscience of the world as well … more
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Board OKs land use plan, adopts system development fee
PITTSBORO — The town’s board of commissioners approved a new future land use plan and adopted a system development fee at its regular meeting Monday evening.  The land use plan … more
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Chatham County Schools hired three new employees Monday. John Wood, left, will be the public information officer. Melody Dark, center, will be the program coordinator for One Academy. Diane Sloan, right, will be the executive assistant to the superintendent.
Chatham County Schools announces new district staff
PITTSBORO — On April 3, the Chatham County Board of Education approved three new district employees. Mr. John V. Wood was named the new Public Information Officer. Wood currently serves as … more
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As Covid relief funds approach end, here’s how Chatham County Schools is dealing with it
School systems across the nation were underfunded, understaffed and underprepared for the onslaught the Covid-19 pandemic had on education. Because of this major shift, the federal and state … more
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Jolitzy Fernandez Arzate
From humble beginnings to prestigious scholarships
SILER CITY — No presumir. That’s what Jolitzy Fernandez Arzate’s dad reminded her every day before sending her off to school. The Spanish phrase directly translates to … more
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Firefighters were on the scene soon after the courthouse caught fire around 4:30 p.m. They would fight through the evening and into the next morning before it was contained.
Architects reflect on anniversary of rebuild
PITTSBORO — The first Sunday in April wasn’t an unusual one in Pittsboro: the sun was shining, the town’s “First Sunday” event drew crowds to downtown and … more
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Jenny Clark's new position in the Siler City Parks & Recreation Department has her overseeing all athletic programs.
Parks & Rec gets 2 new staffers
SILER CITY — Two recent hires within the town’s Parks & Recreation Department will provide additional support in expanding programs and recreational facilities as Siler City … more
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