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,…
Month: July 2023
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…
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.…
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…
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…