Pittsboro, NC – During the September 8, Chatham County school board will vote on a resolution on clarification of North Carolina’s Senate Bill 49 “Parents’ Bill of Rights” From the meeting agenda – Senate Bill 49, Parent’s Bill of Rights…
Discover the impact of AI on society: A free event at 79°West
By Burney Waring Pittsboro, NC – Will artificial intelligence be the downfall of civilization or your favorite app? Will AI be a tool for every worker, or will it steal our jobs? Is AI a ‘glorified tape recorder,’ or humanity’s…
Andrew Waters: Your guide to farmland preservation in Chatham County
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to welcome our new Farmland Preservation Coordinator, Andrew Waters. The Chatham County Board of Commissioners have prioritized the protection and development of agriculture by establishing and funding the…
ALE agents execute search warrant, unearth 28 felonies at Modern Life Deli and Drink
Pittsboro, NC – Following a long-term investigation, ALE special agents charged several individuals with multiple felonies and misdemeanors. On Thursday, September 7, 2023, ALE special agents executed a search warrant at Modern Life Deli and Drink, 46 Sanford Road, Pittsboro, NC.…
Beer in North Carolina is booming again, but craft breweries are slowly recovering
By Kevin Garcia-Galindo Raleigh, NC – Last week, Beer Serves America reported that the beer industry contributes 75,082 jobs and brings in about $1.8 billion in taxes to the state of North Carolina. Yet according to a local craft brewery…
ACC announces dates and sites for 2023 fall sports championships
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced its 2023 championship dates and sites for its fall sports. photo by Gene Galin As previously announced, the 19th annual ACC Football Championship Game will return to Bank of America Stadium…
Northwood High School welcomes Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Pittsboro, NC – Northwood High School will induct six members into its Athletics Hall of Fame Friday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m. The induction will take place during halftime of the football game against Southeast Alamance High School. Those being…
Don’t miss the Chatham County native plant sale on September 8
By Debbie Roos Pittsboro, NC – On September 8 folks will have a rare opportunity to come to Pittsboro and buy native plants from our four Chatham County native plant nurseries! This sale is hosted by the N.C. Cooperative Extension,…
Investigation into Hadeel Hikmat’s death expands with search warrants
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Investigators executed search warrants Friday morning, September 8, 2023, at two Wake County locations as part of their ongoing investigation into the death of Hadeel Ghandhanfer Hikmat, age 34, of 736 Treviso Lane,…
New series of free childbirth classes kick off in Chatham County on September 9
Siler City, NC – Starting on September 9, the Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) will be presenting a new series of free childbirth classes, open to anyone, in partnership with the UNC Health Chatham Maternity Care Center. photo by…
Disappointed coach slams NCAA over Tez Walker’s eligibility denial
Chapel Hill, NC – Below is a statement from UNC head football coach Mack Brown after learning that the NCAA committee reviewing Tez Walker’s case has voted to deny the reinstatement of his eligibility. Statement from UNC head football coach…
Chatham County News Tweets: 8.27.23 – 9.02.23
Pittsboro, NC – Join 4,848 others and follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Seaforth wins last point of the third set to defeat Northwood in volleyball game on…
Introducing new sports writer covering Chatham County: Asheebo Rojas
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Asheebo Rojas, Chatham County’s new sports writer for the Chatham News and Record, has hit the ground running in his role. I invited him to join me on a Facebook & YouTube live stream…
Chatham County’s Wolfspeed project receives prestigious economic development award
Siler City, NC – The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) honored Chatham County’s Wolfspeed project with the 2023 Community Economic Development Award for the 40,001-100,000 population category. The award recognizes outstanding communities for their efforts in advancing economic viability through…
Ongoing investigation: Seeking details surrounding Hadeel Hikmat’s death
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim whose body was discovered in Jordan Lake last week as Hadeel Ghadhanfer Hikmat, 34, of 736 Treviso Lane, Apex. Her positive identification was determined through fingerprint analysis. Hadeel…
West coast to east coast: Cal, SMU, and Stanford to join ACC in 2024
Charlotte, NC – The ACC Board of Directors voted today to formally admit the University of California, Berkeley (Cal), Southern Methodist University (SMU) and Stanford University to the Atlantic Coast Conference. Cal, SMU and Stanford will join the ACC as…