Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Chamber of Commerce will host 20 – 25 booths manned by children showcasing their very own businesses on November 12, 2022 at The Mosaic at Chatham Park in Pittsboro, NC. Observe the opportunity for…
Why do Chatham parents think the school board doesn’t listen to them?
By Mia Munn Pittsboro, NC – I was asked the other day “why do Chatham parents think the school board doesn’t listen to them?” My answer didn’t have anything to do with the content of what parents say – I…
Nonprofits, inventors, and entrepreneurs all need to learn this important skill at CCCC
Pittsboro, NC – Why should you enroll in “Introduction to Grant Writing” at Central Carolina Community College? Because grants can provide the financial resources that nonprofits, inventors, and entrepreneurs (and more) need to launch their business, provide new services, or…
Incumbents lacked courage. Did not prioritize kids’ education.
By Mia Munn Pittsboro, NC – I rarely make overtly political posts, but I think this election deserves one. I see this as a “right way or wrong way” election. If you like what governments (at the federal, state, community,…
Wren Memorial Library seeks community members to join its Friends of the Library group
Siler City, NC – Wren Memorial Library in Siler City invites community members to join its Friends of the Library group. The library will host a Friends of Wren Memorial Library meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.…
Chatham’s four “Low Performing Schools” rebranded as “Schools in Recovery” by district administrators
By Bea Wunston Pittsboro, NC – All located in the western half of Chatham County, Siler City Elementary, Bonlee School, Chatham Middle School, and Jordan-Matthews High School have been designated as low-performing schools by the State of North Carolina. Each…
Blood pressure kits available for check out at Chatham County Libraries
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Public Libraries announces that blood pressure kits are now available for check out at each of its three branches, Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro, Wren Memorial Library in Siler City, and Goldston Public Library. Chatham…
Chatham County News Tweets: 10.17.22 – 10.23.22
Pittsboro, NC – Join 4,901 others and follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Chatham Chatlist #7405 – https://t.co/GVnbEIHAIE #chathamnc 1. Local Business Community Meeting 2. A Big Road hazar……
Major problems in Chatham County Animal Shelter
By Beth Hayes Pittsboro, NC – We have some major problems in Chatham County. Rescue is my life’s work. I need to begin by stating I am not a Democrat or Republican. I don’t really like what either party is…
ACC announces football game times & networks for November 4 & 5
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for Nov. 5. UNC quarterback Drake Maye (photo by Gene Galin) NC State Wolfpack is the only local area ACC team…
Chatham County 2022 general election: Guide to early voting
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections Office reminds residents of important early voting information for the 2022 general election. Image by FreePik When can Chatham County residents participate in early voting? One stop early voting begins October…
ACC announces football game times & networks for October 27 & 29
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for Oct. 29. Thursday, Oct. 27 Virginia Tech at NC State 7:30 p.m., ESPN (previously announced) Saturday, Oct. 29 Boston College…
Here are the Week 7 ACC football players of the week
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized following their standout performances in last weekend’s games. The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel. The following are this week’s…
Jessica Winger knows that student success depends on the collaboration of parents and teachers
By Becky Lee, NBCT Pittsboro, NC – I am a veteran teacher of 44 years. I taught high school Spanish at Northwood for 30 years and ten more years at Woods Charter School. Because I was part-time and had small…
Mail-in ballots see a bump just before in-person early voting begins
By Jim Stirling Raleigh, NC – With only 22 days left until election day, efforts to get voters to the polls have ramped up. In-person early voting begins this week on October 20, making this the last week we will…
One on One: Not interested in character
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – “We’re not Really Interested in Character” is the title of a chapter in a 1987 book about the corruptive nature of political fundraising. The recent attacks on the character of Georgia’s U.S. Senate…