By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As part of the regular Innovate Chatham Tech Talk series, Tim Steiner presented a talk at 79 West on cybersecurity last week. In an era where technology reigns supreme, the ever-growing dependence on digital…
Chatham Board of Commissioners meeting agenda – 7/17/23
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 2:00 p.m.…
Chatham County Public Health Department scientist receives national recognition
Pittsboro, NC – Maia Fulton-Black, MPH, Population Health Data Scientist for the Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD), has received the 2023 Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Presidential Priority Award. Maia Fulton-Black (Linked-In image) Fulton-Black presented at the…
Investing in the arts: Chatham Arts Council supports JMArts’ mission with grant
Siler City, NC – JMArts, the Jordan-Matthews Arts Foundation, recently strengthened the organization and expanded its services to the Spanish-speaking community thanks to a grant from the Chatham Arts Council. Known as a “capacity-building grant,” the $5,000 award from the…
Mountaire Farms awards children and grandchildren of employees, growers and grain producers with $2,500 college scholarships
Millsboro, DE – Mountaire Farms, the nation’s fourth largest chicken company, recently awarded 32 students with $2,500 scholarships to help them pay for college. Children and grandchildren of employees, growers, and grain producers were eligible for the scholarship. Winners will…
Opera comes to life at Chatham Community Library with “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?”
By Heather O’Shaughnessy Pittsboro, NC – “So many people immediately dismiss opera when they’ve never actually seen one,” says Rachel Stenbuck, performer and educator with the North Carolina Opera. “I’ve found with my students through the years of teaching, that…
Chef Mike Merritt’s recipe for putting a smile on customers’ faces at Lowes Foods
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Lowes Foods opened up its newest location in Pittsboro on June 29. I had the opportunity to talk with Chef Mike Merritt before the grand opening. Chef Mike gave us a sneak peek into…
Sheriff Roberson to represent 10 Triangle-area counties on Training Standards Commission
Pittsboro, NC – The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association recently held an election to select representatives to the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission. Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson was elected to serve a three-year term on the Commission.…
Change North Carolina’s flag?
By Chapel Hill, NC – Does North Carolina need a new state flag? Yes, say two North Carolina State University students, Wyat Hamilton and Adam Fleischer. A few weeks ago, they told the Raleigh News & Observer that the current…
Chatham Board of Education meeting agenda – 7.10.23
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education will hold their July board meeting on April 10. The meeting will be held at the Chatham County Schools Central Services Office in the Board Room located at 468 Renaissance Drive,…
Zodiac boat training enhances Chatham County Sheriff’s Office preparedness
Pittsboro, NC – To prepare for flood water emergencies, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office conducted a specialized training exercise on Thursday, June 29, 2023, utilizing a Zodiac rigid inflatable boat on Jordan Lake. During the three-hour exercise, officers received instructions…
Lowes Foods To Go in Pittsboro: Convenient pickup and delivery service
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In today’s fast-paced world, finding ways to save time and simplify everyday tasks is a top priority for many individuals. Offering a convenient solution to the traditional grocery shopping experience, the Lowes Foods To…
Chatham County arrest blotter: June 2023
Pittsboro, NC – Here is the Chatham County Sheriff department’s arrest blotter for June 2023. On June 1, Will Spencer Johnson, 33, of 1065 Duet Drive, Siler City, was arrested by Deputy Chris Scales for manufacture, sale, distribution, possession within…
Chatham Community Library to host American Red Cross blood drive on July 22
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County community members are invited to roll up a sleeve and help save lives. Chatham Community Library will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Donors can help the…
CCCC hosts successful STEM Educator Solar Institute
Pittsboro, NC – Eleven educators attended the STEM Educator Solar Institute sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the CREATE Energy Center June 27-29 at Central Carolina Community College’s Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro, N.C. Participants explored hands-on classroom lab…
Run for municipal office in Chatham County: Filing period begins July 7
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections Office informs residents who are registered to vote and reside in the town limits of Cary, Pittsboro, Siler City, Goldston, and Goldston Gulf Sanitary District, that they are eligible to file…