Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department invites community members of all ages to express their creativity and create a masterpiece at the third annual Sidewalk Chalk Festival on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at The Park at…
Wolfspeed’s ambitious expansion plans unveiled at supplier event in Chatham County
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a grand showcase of innovation and growth, Wolfspeed, a leading player in the semiconductor industry, presented its ambitious expansion plans during a supplier event held at the Chatham Agricultural Center on August 29,…
Wolfspeed’s supplier outreach: Fueling growth in Chatham County
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Wolfspeed, the global leader in silicon carbide manufacturing, is making waves in Chatham County, North Carolina. With the construction of its huge 2.1 million square-foot facility, Wolfspeed is reaching out to local suppliers, both…
Body recovered from Jordan Lake Tuesday afternoon
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office recovered a body from Jordan Lake near Farrington Point Boat Ramp, 605 Farrington Point Road, on Tuesday afternoon, August 29, 2023. The body was recovered from the lake after a tip was…
Pittsboro Indian restaurant in Citgo gas station
By Shelly Paradise Pittsboro, NC – Wow! I have waited 25 years for an Indian restaurant to open in Pittsboro. The most authentic cuisine from South Asia has come to Citgo gas station in downtown Pittsboro. The chicken with asparagus, chicken…
From quiet countryside to tax battle zone: Chatham’s property tax uproar
By Patty White Siler City, NC – Property taxes, again. I get it that growth in the county, no matter what or who is driving it, needs to be accommodated and paid for in some fashion. photo by jcomp on Freepik…
Seaforth tops among Chatham County teams in Ronald Horton XC Classic
Pittsboro, NC – Fourteen schools met at Northwood high school on Saturday morning to compete in the Cross Country Invitational. This included three Chatham County high school teams: Northwood, Seaforth and Woods Charter. Seaforth girls varsity cross-country team took third…
Surfing the wave of success: Co-founder Dane Barnes dives into the Shibumi Shade story
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In the world of innovative, beach-centric products, one name stands out: Shibumi Shade. Founded in North Carolina in 2016, this lifestyle brand has experienced explosive growth, with its products now adorning over 800 beaches…
Heather Johnson’s Pittsboro Print Plus: A local business with heart and impact
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Pittsboro Print Plus, formerly known as Chatham Business Services, has been a fixture in the Chatham County community since 2012. The company, owned by Heather Johnson, has undergone transformations and relocations over the years.…
Chatham County’s tourist spending reaches $75.72 million in 2022
Pittsboro, NC – Domestic and international visitors to and within Chatham County spent $75.72 million in 2022, an increase of 11.3 percent from 2021. The data comes from an annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the…
On the rise: The alarming spike in Chatham County taxes
By Terri Tyson Chatham County, NC – We moved to Chatham County in May 2017 from Chapel Hill. I spoke to the Chatham County Commissioners on Monday evening about the trend we taxpayers and property owners are facing, which is…
NC should require more SNAP recipients to work
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Requiring able-bodied people to work in exchange for government benefits is a popular idea. It’s a proven way to reduce dependency and break the cycle of poverty. And in the case of the federally…
ACC Football Road Trip visits Duke on Tuesday
Durham, NC – The ACC Network is bringing its ACC Football Road Trip show to Durham on Tuesday to join the Blue Devils during their 15th practice of fall camp. Source: Duke SID The one-hour broadcast at Duke’s Brooks Practice…
A normal Saturday turned unexpectedly crazy
By Nathan Allen Booko Pittsboro, NC – Normal Saturday for me. Friends visited, parked in my highway 64 driveway. Visit involved discussing the amount of highway 64 horrendous traffic and discussing relocating my mail box for safety purposes. A pleasant…
NC unemployment rate hits record low. Chatham among counties with lowest unemployment rate
By Alex Baltzegar Raleigh, NC – According to the latest report from the N.C. Department of Commerce, North Carolina has a 3.3% unemployment rate, the lowest in decades. Source: N.C. Department of Commerce The Tar Heel state’s unemployment rate slightly…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners to meet on August 21
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 2 p.m.…