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Chatham Chamber of Commerce honors graduates of leadership academy [Photo gallery]

PITTSBORO — The Chatham Chamber of Commerce hosted a graduation ceremony for its class of 2023 leadership academy. The 26 graduates were honored at the Chatham County Agriculture & … more

Story by BEN RAPPAPORT, News + Record Staff; Photos by PEYTON SICKLES, News + Record Photographer | 6/9/23

Pittsboro Chef Sera Cuni, co-owner of Cafe Root Cellar, recently won Food Network's 'Supermarket Stakeout.' She celebrated the victory with 50 Chathamites with a watch party at her restaurant.

Pittsboro Chef Sera Cuni uses creativity to win Food Network show

PITTSBORO — The aromas of warm cinnamon crumb cake wafted through the air as tensions rose. The cake melded with the nostalgic flavors of peanut butter and jelly in a gooey delight. … more

BY BEN RAPPAPORT, News + Record Staff | 6/7/23

Mosaic at Chatham Park installs interactive sculpture by prominent local artist

PITTSBORO — Mosaic, the 44-acre, $180 million entertainment and lifestyle destination that is the commercial gateway to the Chatham Park community in Pittsboro, N.C., installed a Mosaic … more

From Mosaic at Chatham Park | 5/24/23

Board holds public hearing on budget

PITTSBORO — The board of commissioners met for their last meeting of May on Monday evening, where officials held a public hearing on the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. Town … more

BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff | 5/24/23

Pittsboro publishes 2022 Water Quality Report; no violations found

PITTSBORO — The Town of Pittsboro is pleased to announce the receipt and publication of the 2022 Water Quality Report. “We are proud to share that we have, yet again, fully … more

From Town of Pittsboro | 5/24/23

Valencia Toomer is the founder of SABA. She has worked in education for more than 20 years, including as the principal at George Moses Horton Middle School.

After series of delays, SABA announces school location for 23-24

PITTSBORO — From boys to kings. That’s how School of the Arts for Boys Academy Founder Valencia Toomer wants her students to grow during their time at her school. When the boys of … more

BY BEN RAPPAPORT, News + Record Staff | 5/24/23

Sarah Womack has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Carolina.

New local Boys & Girls Club CEO looks to keep giving kids hope

If you pass by the Boys & Girls Clubs in Siler City or Pittsboro on a weekday after school, you might see students playing games, doing their homework or engaging in leadership activities. … more

BY BEN RAPPAPORT, News + Record Staff | 5/18/23

The Guild Apartments at Chatham Park are open for business. Pictured here: Mayor Cindy Perry (left), Guild Property Manager Savannah Fox, Cindy Pointdexter from Chamber Chamber of Commerce, and Mosaic Developer Kirk Bradley (right).

Mosaic at Chatham Park installs interactive sculpture by prominent local artist

PITTSBORO — MOSAIC, the 44-acre, $180 million entertainment and lifestyle destination that is the commercial gateway to the Chatham Park community in Pittsboro, N.C., installed a mosaic … more

From MOSAIC at Chatham Park | 5/16/23

An early working concept for the mural at George Moses Horton Middle School in Pittsboro. The mural, developed by the CRC-C aims to honor Chatham's Black trailblazers.

Mural at George Moses Horton Middle School to honor Black trailblazers of Chatham

PITTSBORO — The sheriff. The nurse. The teacher. The grocery store owner. Their jobs may be commonplace, but the Black people in Chatham County who broke barriers and first held … more

BY BEN RAPPAPORT, News + Record Staff | 5/10/23

Randall Cahoon-Tingle is the new planning director for the town of Pittsboro.

Cahoon-Tingle to bring planning experience to Pittsboro position

PITTSBORO — Randall Cahoon-Tingle has spent the last decade following the progress of one of the largest developments in N.C. history — Chatham Park. As a municipal planner, he said the … more

BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff | 5/10/23

The cast of 'Sherlock Holmes and the 1st Baker Street Irregular' celebrate their performance at The Plant Saturday.

‘Sherlock Holmes’ uncovers community in Pittsboro

PITTSBORO — While the play itself was a mystery, one thing that wasn’t hard to find on Saturday was joy. The Pittsboro Youth Players performed their first ever show at The Plant … more

CN+R Staff Reports | 5/10/23

Board discusses Climate Action Plan

Pittsboro Board of Commissioners Board discusses Climate Action Plan BY TAYLOR HEEDEN News + Record Staff PITTSBORO — The board of commissioners met for its first regular … more

BY TAYLOR HEEDEN, News + Record Staff | 5/10/23