Raleigh, NC – A 14-point deficit headed into the fourth quarter was no match for No. 4 NC State women’s basketball as it outscored No. 3 Louisville 31-8 in the final period to earn a 68-59 ACC win in front…
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Chatham County survey reveals county government needs to work on providing better value for taxes paid
Pittsboro, NC – On January 14, 2022, Chatham County staff presented results of the 2021 Biennial Resident Satisfaction Survey to the Chatham County Board of Commissioners at their annual Budget Retreat in Pittsboro. The feedback from residents was positive with…
Durned old cheap safety pins
By NA Nabooko Pittsboro, NC – Several years ago, maybe even a decade, I penned a Chatham Chatlist post entitled “Just How Safe Is A Safety Pin?” I thought it was a real knee slapper. Maybe I have improved since…
Chatham Health Care halts asymptomatic COVID testing in hospital emergency department
Chapel Hill, NC – Effective immediately, UNC Health hospitals, including Chatham Health Care in Siler City, will no longer administer COVID tests to the general public who are not experiencing symptoms in their emergency departments (EDs). With the impact of…
NC State Wolfpack back in PNC Arena to host Virginia Tech Wednesday
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team returns to PNC Arena Wednesday evening to host Virginia Tech. photo by Gene Galin Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be televised on the ACC Network. Pack…
Northwood high school hires Chris Kenan as new football coach
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education approved the addition of Chris Kenan to the staff at Northwood High School. He has replaced Cullen Homolka as the head coach of the varsity football team. “I’m excited and grateful…
What is the worst advice you could give someone new to Chatham County?
Compiled by Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – We asked the question “What is the worst advice you could give someone new to Chatham County?” on the Chatham Chatlist Facebook page and the Chatham Chatlist discussion group. We received an assortment…
Guns and idiots
By Mark Stinson Silk Hope, NC – This is in reference to Al’s comment in his post that appeared in Thursday’s Chatham Chatlist: “Count the numbers of innocent people now dead due to someone with a gun in a public…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners meet January 18
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro Street, Second Floor Courtroom, Pittsboro. Note that the meeting day is Tuesday since Monday is…
NCDOT urges caution, patience to drivers as worst of winter storm hits NC
Raleigh, NC – As the worst of the winter storm hits North Carolina, state transportation officials are urging people to stay off the roads because travel could be dangerous. NCDOT contract crews plowed Interstate 40 in Haywood County on Sunday…