Chatham County approved changes last month to the way the county considers and appropriates funds to non-profit organizations, adding specific outcome requirements and measures of progress which were … more

Not long ago, Ashley Lux watched as her daughter Haley, 7, held onto her sister Grace, 2, as they went down a slide at North- west District Park in Siler City. The two children then ran off to … more

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners has started work on budgeting for the upcoming fiscal year. Commissioners held the first two of three planned full-day sessions last week, hearing presentations about funding needs for each of the county’s departments. more

Kicking the habit – a perennial goal of many smokers, especially around New Year’s – is indisputably a healthy choice, but for many who try, success can be elusive. Former Chatham County commissioner Mike Cross, 75, is a non-smoker now. more

Blasting has begun at the 220-acre Daurity Springs Quarry, located just south of the Goldston’s town limits with an entrance on Main Street. Nine Goldston residents, including Goldston Mayor Tim Cunnup and Rep. Robert Reives II, provided input and voiced concerns to the commissioners during the hearing. more

Chatham County began its search for a permanent county manager to the fill the slot vacated when Renee Paschal retired in September. Dan LaMontagne, the county’s assistant manager, has been … more

This week, we speak with Interim Chatham County Manager Dan LaMontagne about the county’s Capital Improvement Plan, which provides an outline for the county’s future capital needs. The … more

In the last academic year, school nurse Melissa Lassen estimated she saw more than 3,000 Northwood High School students at come through her small office. Based on a school calendar that ran just … more

Federal aid may be coming to Chatham County in the wake of the two hurricanes which struck North Carolina, if a request by Governor Roy Cooper is approved. Cooper sent a letter to President … more

Navigating icy roads can be treacherous enough, but if you don’t winterize your car properly, you might not even make it out of your driveway. Local mechanics suggest to avoid the frustrating experience of a car that won’t start in the cold, the solutions are easy – starting with checking antifreeze, your car’s battery, tires and wiper blades. more

The unique property-tax sharing agreement Chatham County signed with the City of Sanford last month, worth potentially millions of dollars in revenue, may have actually been structured differently than Chatham officials originally intended. more

Schools were closed. Businesses didn’t open or were shutting down early. For many, it was an official snow day, a time to stay off the road and sit in their warm homes. But then there were the others, who for their own reasons, braved the hazardous roads on Monday. more

A rock quarry is slated to open just outside Goldston town limits, even if Chatham County denies the owner’s zoning request. Residents have expressed concerns about the quarry since it was first announced in 2014. more

Mike Dasher was selected as chair of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 3, a little less than two years into his first term on the board. Just a few days into his new seat, he’s already picked out a priority. more

Chatham County will consider whether to continue funding a food truck festival in Moncure amidst a debate about whether the group’s initial request of $100,000 was granted – and if not, how best to fund the event moving forward. more

A “porch pirate” is one name – others include backyard bandits and lawn looters – given to the brand of thieves who take advantage of unattended packages delivered to unoccupied homes around the Christmas season. more

Sandwiched between Black Friday – the traditional kickoff to the holiday shopping season – and this week’s Cyber Monday, the event known as “Small Business Saturday” may not cause as much buzz for some shoppers. more

A dispute between neighbors and a Hindu temple in the northeastern part of Chatham County could result in new regulations on where churches and religious institutions could locate in the … more

For two years, Chatham County has been exploring options to improve broadband services in the county. Chatham County Management Information Systems Director Darlene Yudell and her team of stakeholders, which include members of county government, Chatham County Schools, the Chatham Economic Development Corporation, and Central Carolina Community College, arrived at three potential plans of action for the county. more

Chatham County’s average district-wide student scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test rose slightly in 2018, but still fell below North Carolina’s average for the test. more