Raleigh, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s office is receiving bicycle helmets for distribution to underprivileged children through the NCDOT’s Bicycle Helmet Initiative. Photo by Vladislav Vasnetsov A record number of children, 11,850 total, across the state will be receiving…
Month: February 2021
NC MedAssist’s Health Care resources coming to Siler City on February 26
Siler City, NC – NC MedAssist is holding a Mobile Free Pharmacy Event in partnership with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare in Chatham County on February 26, 2021 from 9 am to 2 pm. The event will be held at Fellowship Baptist…
Chatham County Deputy County Manager and Finance Director Vicki McConnell to retire
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Deputy County Manager and Finance Director Vicki McConnell will retire on February 19, 2021, after 45 years of service with Chatham County government. Chatham County Board of Commissioners recognized Vicki McConnell with a special resolution…
New Chapel Hill Wegmans opening on February 24
Chapel Hill, NC – The newest Wegmans in North Carolina is slated to open on Wednesday, February 24 at 9 am in Chapel Hill at 1810 Fordham Boulevard. Regular store hours will be from 6 am to midnight. The store…
Chatham to continue groups 1 and 2 COVID-19 vaccinations; PreK-12 school and child care workers to be added beginning February 26
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) will continue to vaccinate individuals in Groups 1 and 2 — health care workers with in-person patient contact and adults ages 65 and older — while beginning COVID-19 vaccinations with…
Chatham Park Investors LLC responds with irony to North Woods concern about Chatham Park Way
By Mark Pavao Pittsboro, NC – The North Woods neighborhood in Pittsboro has launched a public awareness campaign (savenorthwoodsneighborhood.com) to highlight concern over the proposed alignment for North Chatham Park Way. North Woods is concerned that the road, which primarily…
God, I hope this epidemic ends soon, but in the meantime…..
By Kevin Roche Another big picture, what have we learned, summarization. And let us start with an interview in which charter member of the Axis of Evil, Andy Slavitt, now advising our president on CV-19 matters, which seems appropriate, when…
No longer confused in Pittsboro about Moderna vaccine schedule
By Joan Triplet Pittsboro, NC – Thanks to everyone who responded directly to me in regards to my inquiry about the appointment reminder I received for my second Moderna dose through the Chatham County Public Health Department. photo created by…
Senators introduce bill increasing attendance at NC high school events; Roy Cooper plans new executive order
By John Trump Raleigh, NC – Republican Senate lawmakers have introduced a bill that would change the 100-person capacity limit at outdoor high school sporting venues. Northwood Nuthouse student section at 2019 home football game. (photo by Gene Galin) Senate…
My second COVID shot 24 hours later
By N.A. Booko Pittsboro, NC – It has been 24 hours since I got the second COVID shot at the Chatham County Agricultural center. I had built up a dread of doing it. I had heard so many unpleasant things…