By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a recent Pittsboro Town board meeting, the topic of Social Districts emerged as a point of discussion. I had a chance to sit down with Kyle Shipp, one of the Town board members…
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office seeks help in locating missing man
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating David Bernard Gauthier, 63, of Pittsboro. Bernard Gauthier Mr. Gauthier was first brought to the attention of the Sheriff’s Office when a concerned friend filed…
Preparing for severe weather: Chatham CERT’s hurricane checklist
By Terry Schmidt Pittsboro, NC – While the weather so far in North Carolina has been just hot, it seems to be a-changin. Are you ready for severe weather or hurricanes? Check out the Chatham CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)…
Consumer Reports introduces groundbreaking consumer data rights protocol
Yonkers, NY – Consumer Reports and a consortium of partners announced today the completion of a new iteration of the Data Rights Protocol. This protocol will enable companies to more easily process consumer data rights requests and comply with privacy…
Tickets for 2023 ACC Football Championship Game go on sale September 19
Charlotte, NC – Tickets for the 2023 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Championship Game will go on sale to the public one week from today, Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com and through the ACC’s official website at theACC.com. The 19th annual…
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…
Fighting discrimination: Our complaint against the Hispanic Liaison
By Gilbert Pagan Siler City, NC – Our organization filed a complaint of discrimination against El Vinculo Hispano on Sept 5, 2023 for denying us entry into the Hispanic Fiesta event to be held on Sept 16, 2023 in Siler…
Chatham County school board has concerns about NC Senate Bill 49 “Parents’ Bill of Rights”
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…
Property taxes can threaten seniors’ ability to age in place
By Stephanie Talbott Pittsboro, NC – Property taxes are a concern for most everyone, and this especially becomes problematic for seniors on fixed incomes. The ever-increasing property taxes could eventually force some people out of their homes, preventing them from aging…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…