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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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George Moses Horton Middle School was named a Signature School by the Piedmont Triad Education Consortium. From left to right: Dr. Anthony Jackson; Colleen D'Angelo, 5th grade teacher; Bradyn Robinson, principal; Nina Eaddy, 7th grade teacher.
George Moses Horton Middle Named PTEC Signature School
PITTSBORO — On Thursday, March 9, 2023, the Piedmont Triad Education Consortium (PTEC) recognized George Moses Horton Middle School as one of 24 North Carolina schools given the distinction of … more
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Kevin Leake was named the new principal of Chatham Middle School in Siler City on Monday.
Leake named new Chatham Middle School principal
The Chatham County Board of Education on March 13, approved Kevin Leake as the principal at Chatham Middle School. Leake brings more than two decades of experience to his new role, including … more
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Chatham Charter senior Tamaya Walden (center) is swarmed by two Bishop McGuinness defenders in the Knights' 73-43 loss to the Villians on Saturday in the 1A state finals.
Chatham teams go 0-3 in Saturday’s basketball finals
It was a tough day to be a fan of high school basketball in Chatham County. Each of the three county schools playing in their respective state finals — the Seaforth girls, the Chatham … more
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Jerilyn Maclean poses for a portrait in her backyard in Briar Chapel. Maclean is the founder of the Briar Chapel Native Plant Club, a neighborhood group with more than 500 members.
Briar Chapel native plant enthusiast is reinvigorating her neighborhood
CHAPEL HILL — Jerilyn Maclean arranges dozens of native plants on a folding table outside Woods Charter School. In front, she props handwritten signs with names of each plant and how to care … more
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Dr. Miah Gart-Olivis was named the new principal of Chatham Grove Elementary School in Pittsboro on Monday.
Hart-Olivis named new Chatham Grove Elementary School principal
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Board of Education on March 13, 2023, approved Dr. Miah R. Hart-Olivis as principal at Chatham Grove Elementary School.  Hart-Olivis started her career as … more
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N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper and Le Thi Thu Thuy, Vingroup’s vice chairman and the CEO of VinFast Global, check out the front seat of one of the two VinFast SUVs displayed at the company's plant announcement last March.
VinFast delays vehicle rollout
MONCURE — VinFast’s plan, from the start, was ambitious: to roll out electric vehicles from a sparkling new plant at Chatham County’s Triangle Innovation Point beginning in July of … more
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The storefront of the new Chatham Meat Company in downtown Siler City is part of a multi-million dollar revitalization project from Wren Industries.
Beal brings ‘pasture to plate’ mission to Siler City
SILER CITY — When his grandfather fired up the smoker, Chris Beal’s mouth would begin to water. The smell of the pork wafted throughout the Goldston farmhouse. The nostalgic bliss of … more
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'Afternoons with Harper Lee' has been described as 'a celebration of friendship, literature, and how place and history shape us all.' Wayne Flynt's book was published last October.
Porch stories revealed the Southern women behind American classics
It’s a classic Southern tradition: sipping iced tea or lemonade on the porch and sharing stories until the sun goes down. But what if those conversations weren’t with your auntie or a … more
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UNC dental study aims to close healthcare gap in rural N.C.
SILER CITY — Vidas De Esperanza has partnered with UNC to provide free dental care to low-income residents in Siler City — and an additional $200 in cash — if they participate in … more
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Board holds public hearing on system development fees
PITTSBORO — The town’s board of commissioners held a public hearing Monday regarding updating its system development fees. Town Engineer Kent Jackson brought the item before the board … more
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Jalen Cheek
CCCC’s Jalen Cheek selected for national recognition
SANFORD — Jalen Cheek, an education navigator at Central Carolina Community College’s Chatham Main Campus, was recently selected for the 2023 Outstanding New Professional at a Two-Year … more
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Annual EGGstreme Spring Fling set for April 1
PITTSBORO — Chatham County Parks and Recreation invites the community to step into spring with The EGGstreme Spring Fling. This epic Easter egg hunt will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. … more
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Chatham County Senior Games registration ongoing
PITTSBORO — Chatham County athletes and artists 50 years of age and over will have the opportunity to put their skills to the test when the Chatham County Senior Games & SilverArts kicks … more
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Four CCS students’ entries advance to State Science Fair
PITTSBORO — Four entries from Chatham County Schools students were selected to advance from the Regional Science Fair to the State Science and Engineering Fair competition. Advancing … more
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Siler City cited another $28K for water quality violations
SILER CITY — Siler City’s wastewater treatment plant continued to violate the Clean Water Act last year, bringing total fines to more than $267,000 for chronic water quality issues since … more
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UNC Law students tour Detention Center
PITTSBORO — As part of their curriculum, 15 students studying law at UNC-Chapel Hill recently met with Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson to tour Chatham County’s Detention Center and … more
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Pittsboro Elementary teacher removed from position shortly after being reinstated to classroom
PITTSBORO — Chatham County Schools officials say Eric Hudson, a 4th-grade teacher at Pittsboro Elementary, is no longer teaching at the school. Hudson was reinstated as a teacher there not … more
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Body of missing teen recovered at Jordan Lake
The body of Roberto Enrique Deleto, a 15-year-old who went missing after his jet-ski malfunctioned on the evening of Tuesday, March 7, was found last Thursday morning. Chatham County authorities … more
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Chatham County Schools is considering implementing a year-round school calendar for three Siler City schools.
Teachers, families push against year-round school model, citing accessibility concerns
PITTSBORO — Citing concerns about lack of community engagement and inadequate solutions, community members and teachers voiced objections about the year-round school model to the school board … more
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