Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is known for its rich history, but much of the story surrounding race and family has long remained untold. That is, until George Thomas, a local historian and genealogist, began piecing together the intricate web…
Month: May 2025
Spectrum boosts Love Chatham with $7,500 donation
Raleigh, NC – On May 16, Spectrum announced a donation of $7,500 to Love Chatham through the company’s employee-driven grants program that recognizes the value of community service, Spectrum Employee Community Grants. Funding provided by Spectrum will support Love Chatham’s…
Maestro of Pollard Middle School: Rebecca Clemens named 2025 Band Director of the Year
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Schools is proud to announce that Ms. Rebecca Clemens, Band Director at Margaret B. Pollard Middle School, has been named the 2025 Band Director of the Year by the Central District Bandmasters Association (CDBA). Each…
Clemson holds on to beat NC State in ACC Baseball Tournament thriller, 7-6
Durham, NC – The No. 5 seed Clemson Tigers clawed their way to a heart-stopping 7-6 victory over the No. 4 seed NC State Wolfpack in the quarterfinals of the 2025 ACC Baseball Tournament on May 22 at the Durham…
CCCC Foundation hosts Chatham Golf Classic
Pittsboro, NC – Opportunity was the big winner as golfers wrapped up the Twelfth Central Carolina Community College Foundation Chatham Golf Classic May 21 at The Golf Club at Chapel Ridge. The Classic combines fun with the serious goal of…
Standoff in Bear Creek: The Paul Lawrence Rader incident
Bear Creek, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has charged the suspect involved in a prolonged standoff with deputies on May 21, 2025, in the Bear Creek community. Paul Lawrence Rader, 47, of 1535 Lambert Chapel Road, Siler City,…
Don’t be fooled by the new tax rate: The truth about what you’ll pay
By Mary Alexion Pittsboro, NC – Several readers have illustrated how the re-evaluation of property in Chatham County and the proposed new tax rate will in fact significantly increase the taxes we pay. And, in fact, the rent that renters pay…
Property tax pain: Why Chatham County homeowners feel the squeeze
By Patty White Siler City, NC – Property taxes are an extremely sore subject with me. And as I’ve read the discourse over the last several weeks I’ve tried really hard to stay out of the fray. The one thing…
2025 ACC Baseball Championship bracket revealed
Charlotte, NC – The bracket for the 2025 ACC Baseball Championship was announced on Saturday, May 17, following the conclusion of regular-season play. In long-time head coach Danny Hall’s final season, Georgia Tech won the ACC regular-season championship outright and…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners to meet on May 19
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse located at 9 Hillsboro Street, Second Floor Courtroom in Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 2:00 p.m.…