By Jeff Moore Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper this year said his administration was exploring the development of a vaccine passport for residents. Graphic created by freepik “We want to be able to help people to be able to…
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Chatham County Public Utilities increases some fees
Pittsboro, NC – As of July 1, 2021, residents who have a water tap and/or meter installed on their property in Chatham County will pay more for these services. The fee increases are necessary in order to cover the costs…
Is NC media whitewashing radical demands of black UNC Students?
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – Triangle-based media outlets have been extensively reporting various issues surrounding Nikole Hannah-Jones declining to accept an offer of employment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Several media outlets are reporting on…
Chatham Chamber of Commerce opens a second office location
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its new office location in the heart of downtown Pittsboro. The office is in the Perch Coworking building, located at 102 Hillsboro Street. The Chamber also has an…
Chatham County Public Health Department distributes potassium iodide to Chatham residents within 10 miles of nuclear power plant
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department recently distributed potassium iodide (KI) to residents and employers within 10 miles of the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant. ThyroSafe potassium iodide (KI) tablets KI is a type of salt that…
Centennial Authority and Carolina Hurricanes sign five-year lease extension
Raleigh, NC – The Centennial Authority, owners of PNC Arena, and Gale Force Sports and Entertainment, L.L.C announced the signing of a five-year lease extension with the Carolina Hurricanes. The newly signed lease states that the Hurricanes will occupy PNC…
Roy Cooper vetoes at a record high, reshaping political strategy
By Donna King Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed more legislation than all other North Carolina governors combined. With the past three vetoes stamped over the past three weeks, Cooper’s total comes to 57 vetoes, and the session…
Half of Chatham residents at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19
Pittsboro, NC – As of Wednesday, July 7, 50% of the Chatham County population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, marking a significant milestone in the county’s fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the…
Chatham County News Tweets: 6.28.21 – 7.5.21
Pittsboro, NC – Follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: 8 Track Minds… pic.twitter.com/qxTbS6rnTJ — Pittsboro PBA (@PittsboroPBA) July 5, 2021 Chatham County News Tweets: 2021-06-21 – 2021-06-27 https://t.co/BNfqboiDkd 08:00:38, 2021-06-28The latest…
Chatham County Board of Health honors CCPHD staff as Employees of the Year, Chatham CERT as Community Partner of the Year for 2021
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Health announced its award winners for 2021 during its regular board meeting on Monday, June 28, recognizing individuals and groups that played a significant role in the Chatham County community’s response to…