By Nathan Allen Booko Pittsboro, NC – I have given it a great deal of thought. If I only had a bigger spoon, I could eat more, faster. But, gee, that would mean that I probably would need a bigger…
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Mountaire Farms’ applications for $2,500 scholarships now open for 2024
Siler City, NC – Mountaire Farms, the country’s fourth largest chicken processer, has dozens of $2,500 scholarships available for the children and grandchildren of employees, poultry growers, and grain producers. The application is now open and the deadline to apply…
Tech Show and Tell Nite: Where innovation meets craft beer
By Burney Waring Pittsboro, NC – We are pleased to host Tech Show and Tell Nite. We aim to bring together tech lovers to share their passions, hobbies, or interesting gadgets. Date: Tuesday, January 30 Time: 5 pm Location: Havoc…
Chatham Historical Museum schedules volunteer orientation for February 17
By Wanda Pender Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Historical Museum thanks you all for a successful 2023. Our great team of museum volunteers serve in various capacities: museum docents, school field trip leaders, tour guides, re-enactors, historical presenters, and more-…
18-year-old faces charges for assault on J-M High School principal during fight at game
Siler City, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has issued a criminal summons for Jamari Amir Jones, 18, of Burlington, in connection with an incident that occurred during the Jordan-Matthews versus Cummings (Burlington) varsity basketball game on Friday, January…
Small town, big hearts: Community comes together to assist Tony Lassiter
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a small town where everyone seems to know each other, the community around Pittsboro recently rallied together to assist a beloved member, Tony Lassiter, in a heartwarming display of unity and generosity. This…
Apply for the Chatham SPARK Program for entrepreneurs by Jan. 1
Siler City, NC – The Chatham SPARK Program is an entrepreneur-development program that introduces prospective and new business owners in Chatham County to the concepts and practices that will lead to business success. The eight-week program will run from March…
Big Mikes BBQ: Pittsboro’s new hot spot for BBQ enthusiasts
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Big Mikes BBQ in Pittsboro, recently had a soft opening on Saturday, January 20. The establishment saw a tremendous turnout, with almost all the food being sold out by 4 to 5 pm, leaving…
Buc-ee’s and EVs: How the private and public sectors differ in meeting people’s needs
By Jon Sanders Raleigh, NC – The private sector produced someone willing to create 120 new gasoline pumps right off two interstates in Mebane, North Carolina. No government study had been conducted by highly paid government consultants to determine how…
Chatham County Sheriff’s office seizes firearm from student at Northwood high school
Pittsboro, NC – In response to an incident at Northwood High School in Pittsboro on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has taken action to address a potential threat to school safety. The Sheriff’s Office was alerted…