By John Hood Raleigh, NC – For much of the past year, housing markets were ablaze in many parts of North Carolina. Motivated buyers were flush with cash and armed with low-rate loans. Agents were desperate for inventory to sell.…
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Register for July CCP virtual meeting about conservation at local government level
By Debbie Roos Pittsboro, NC – The July Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting will focus on Conservation at the Local Government Level. 2017 Chatham Conservation Partnership meeting to provide feedback on the Chatham County Comprehensive Plan. (Photo by Debbie Roos.)…
TowneBank makes a $5 million gift to enhance NC State Athletics
Raleigh, NC – NC State Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan has announced that TowneBank has committed $5 million to Wolfpack Athletics that will support key upgrades and improvements within Carter-Finley Stadium. In recognition of the gift, the 117,000 square-foot West…
Chatham County fire marshal reminds the community to keep safety first this July 4th holiday
Pittsboro, NC – While many fourth of July public fireworks displays are scheduled this year due to the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions across the state, the Chatham County Fire Marshal is reminding families to keep safety first when celebrating…
Pittsboro earns Main Street community designation
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s North Carolina Main Street and Rural Planning Center announced today, that Pittsboro, Manteo, Murphy, and Pilot Mountain have been selected as the latest North Carolina Main Street communities. This is a…
ACC announces new football scheduling model for 2023-26
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Tuesday a new football scheduling model that will go into effect beginning with the 2023 season. Kenan Stadium on the campus of UNC at Chapel Hill (photo by Gene Galin) The new…
Report: North Carolina hospitals pocketed billions in COVID relief funds
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – A report released Wednesday by N.C. State Treasurer Dale Folwell shows how seven of the largest hospital systems in North Carolina profited from billions of COVID relief funds and Medicare payments. photo by William…
Why fathers are so important
By Brayden Marsh Raleigh, NC – Father’s Day was this past Sunday. Many people spent time with their fathers or even post photos celebrating the men in their life on social media. Still, more than ever, there is an epidemic…
Chatham County Public Health Department offering COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) began offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 6 months to 5 years on Friday, June 24, and will continue to offer the vaccine weekly for all individuals ages…
Information and agenda for June 27 Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Pittsboro will hold a meeting at 7 pm on Monday, June 27, 2022. This regular meeting will be held in a hybrid format with the Board of Commissioners, Town…