Pittsboro, NC – The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Pittsboro and Chatham County will hold a joint meeting at 6 pm PM on Thursday, June 9, 2022. This regular meeting will be held in person at the Chatham…
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Big Blow: Offshore wind power’s devastating costs and impacts on North Carolina
By Jon Sanders Raleigh, NC – One of President Joe Biden’s day-one executive orders sought to double offshore wind by 2030, and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order for developing 2.8 gigawatts (GW) of wind turbine-generated energy…
Ronald Horton Cross Country Trail has been loved by Northwood students and surrounding community for years
Pittsboro, NC – Eric Williams spoke about the Ronald Horton Cross Country trail on the Northwood high school campus during the public input portion of the Chatham County School Board meeting on Monday, June 8. Hi my name is Eric…
NC State Highway Patrol releases video of fatal trooper-involved shooting in Siler City
Raleigh, NC – On Tuesday, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol released dash camera video showing a state trooper shooting a man who emerged from his driver’s seat with a gun during a May 30 traffic stop in Siler City.…
Chatham County Schools names new district leaders
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education on June 6, 2022, approved two new district leaders. LaShonda Hester was named Executive Director for Middle Grades Instruction. Dr. Kelly Batten was named the new Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.…
Woods Charter comes up short in 1A Women’s Soccer Championship Game, 3-0
Cary, NC – Christ the King dominated play, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Woods Charter in the 1A Women’s Soccer State Championship. The Crusaders dominated play, holding Woods Charter without a shot for the game and fired 19 shots…
Welford Harris passes away at 88
Pittsboro, NC – Welford Dalton Harris, 88, of Pittsboro went to be with his lord and savior on Friday June 3, 2022. He went peacefully surrounded by his family. Welford was born on August 22nd, 1933, the son of Paul…
Information for June 6 Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will hold its Regular Session on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro Street, Second Floor Courtroom, Pittsboro. Face coverings are optional…
Grand Trees Of Chatham comes out against Chatham Park’s plan to cut down the woods on Northwood property
By JC Garbutt Pittsboro, NC – We want to alert all of our Grand Trees supporters about a proposed plan by Chatham Park Investors (CPI) to clear the forest between Northwood High School and 15-501 for a sports complex. CPI…
Letter to the Editor: Clarification of proposed project at Northwood High School
By Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson Pittsboro, NC – Recent false information has been circulating in the community about a proposed project at one of our high schools that I would like to clarify. • The land adjacent to Northwood High…