Pittsboro, NC – Here’s a list of upcoming events at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. This list includes both public and private events. EventDate(s)LocationsKids Summer Cowboy Camp 12 & UnderMonday Jun 20 2022 – Thursday Jun 23 2022Chatham…
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By Kevin Roche A friend asked me if it was okay to have a little smiley burst of happiness when reading that the over-promoted and under-performing Dr. Fauci had contracted CV-19. Let us not wish ill on anyone. Okay, almost…
Facebook to Join Apple, Amazon in the Research Triangle
Raleigh, NC – Sheryl Sandberg, the outgoing chief operating officer of Facebook’s parent organization Meta Platforms, recently came to the Research Triangle area of North Carolina as part of an effort to shore up support for a satellite office to…
Chatham County installs two electric vehicle charging stations
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County has installed two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with the aid of a grant from the State of North Carolina and the Volkswagen Settlement Fund. Electric vehicle charging station at Smithfield Restaurant Chatham County was…
NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is a locomotive barreling through obstacles
By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – A new poll shows Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson besting Attorney General Josh Stein by six points in a head-to-head matchup for governor in 2024. Save for some establishment Republicans and the political left; it’s no big surprise. Robinson just picks up steam despite…
Information and agenda for June 13 Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Pittsboro will hold a meeting at 7 pm on Monday, June 13, 2022. This regular meeting will be held in a hybrid format with the Board of Commissioners, Town…
Chatham County Public Libraries to offer active parenting virtual workshop
Pittsboro, NC – Starting in June and continuing through the summer, Chatham County Public Libraries will offer a three-part virtual parenting workshop presented by Kris Hawkins, Parent Educator with Teen Health Connection. Designed for parents of preteens and teens, these…
Construction & demolition recycling to expand at Chatham County Collection Centers
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling is expanding the construction & demolition (C&D) recycling program to ten Collection Centers. Starting Monday, June 13, C&D recycling will be available at Asbury, Bennett, Crutchfield Crossroads, Goldston, Hadley, Harpers Crossroads,…
Have some summer fun with Central Carolina Community College
Pittsboro, NC – Central Carolina Community College has a variety of classes to help you pass the hot summer days. Coming up this month: Retirement Planning Essentials (Seated, Pittsboro Main Campus, June 14, 6 p.m.)Get Your Passport to Retirement (a.k.a.…
Information on Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and Chatham County Board of Commissioners joint meeting on June 9
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…
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…