Pittsboro, NC – At the December 11, 2023, meeting of the Town of Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting, the Commissioners approved a Wastewater Allocation Policy intended to manage the remaining capacity available in the Pittsboro Wastewater Treatment Facility. The Wastewater Allocation…
Month: December 2023
Farewell to a Tar Heel legend: Eric Montross passes away at 52
Chapel Hill, NC – The family of Eric Montross (Laura, Sarah, Andrew and Megan) is announcing that he passed away on Sunday, December 17, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Chapel Hill. Eric was diagnosed with cancer in…
Chatham Winter Weather Survival Drive provides warmth and comfort to neighbors in need
By Melanie York Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Winter Weather Survival Drive held a second successful distribution event on Monday, December 11 at the Siler City Center for Active Living. 2,250 winter outerwear items, blankets and sleeping bags, including 410…
Tar Heel state secures third place in charter school growth
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – The Tar Heel state is third best in the nation for the growth of public charter schools during the pandemic, trailing only Texas and Florida, according to a new report by the National Alliance for…
Unprecedented interest: Eric Andrews on the buzz surrounding Disney’s Asteria
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County, particularly the town of Pittsboro, finds itself on the brink of a significant transformation with the recent announcement of Disney’s plan to establish the Asteria residential community within the parameters of Chatham…
Some NC school districts resist implementing Parents Bill of Rights
By Mary Summa Raleigh, NC – Across the state, county by county, school boards are grappling with how to comply with the new Parents’ Bill of Rights, SB49. The Parents’ Bill of Rights was passed to spell out all of…
In memoriam: Ronald Glenn Scott’s impact on Chatham Central High School
Bear Creek, NC – Ronald Glenn Scott, 86, of Bear Creek, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 8th, 2023. Ronald was born on November 12th, 1937 in Greensboro to Glenn and Virginia Scott. Just 8 years later,…
In honor of Dr. George Lucier: Dedication of CCCC’s Sustainable Technologies Building
Pittsboro, NC – Central Carolina Community College has dedicated the Sustainable Technologies Building on the CCCC Chatham Main Campus in honor of Dr. George Lucier. An event to commemorate the naming took place on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Dr. Lucier has…
Chatham County Aging Services seeks nominations for 2nd annual “6 over 60” awards
Pittsboro, NC – The North Carolina State Demographer’s Office indicated that in 2023, Chatham County was home to the 8th-highest percentage of population over the age of 65 among 100 North Carolina counties. Last year’s “6 over 60” award winners…
Pittsboro cancels 2023 Christmas parade
Pittsboro, NC – After consulting with the Pittsboro Police and Fire Department and the Pittsboro Town Emergency Management Office, the Town of Pittsboro has decided to cancel the 2023 Christmas parade due to the high risk of winds above 30…