Pittsboro, NC – On November 21, 2022, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners recognized the County’s Finance Department for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and…
ACC football schedule for this Thanksgiving weekend
Greensboro, NC – Here’s a rundown of the ACC football games this final weekend of the regular season. photo by Gene Galin Friday, Nov. 25, Time, TV, SiriusXM, App/Web NC State (7-4, 3-4) at North Carolina (9-2, 6-1), 3:30 p.m.,…
Dispelling myths to collectively create success
By Amy Kappelman Pittsboro, NC – As a parent of four children in Chatham County schools, I agree with the Chatham County school board and administration’s constant and consistent celebration of our schools — there is much to celebrate. My…
Thank you to all the citizens of Chatham County who voted this election
By Rick Brownfield Pittsboro, NC – Thank you to all the citizens of Chatham County who exercised the most fundamental responsibility of citizenship: voting in an election to select people to represent us at the local, state, and federal levels…
Sustainability issues at Chatham Maternity Care Center could jeopardize unit’s future
by Rachel Crumpler Siler City, NC – Ellen Chetwynd, a long-time Chatham County resident, has already seen labor and delivery shut down once at Chatham Hospital. Chatham Hospital’s Maternity Care Center opened in September 2020. There were 90-plus deliveries in…
Pittsboro announces 2022 Holly Days schedule of events and Christmas parade theme
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro is happy to announce the schedule of events and details for the upcoming 2022 Holly Days festivities occurring within the downtown Pittsboro area. Santa at the 2021 Pittsboro Christmas parade. (photo by Gene…
Wolfpack welcomes Elon to PNC Arena for Saturday matinee
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team closes its four-game season-opening homestand Saturday afternoon when it hosts Elon at PNC Arena. photo by Gene Galin Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. and the game will be televised on…
What to expect in the November 18 county canvasses
By Dr. Andy Jackson Raleigh, NC – County canvasses are when the county boards of elections make their official tabulation of all votes in an election. By law, it starts at 11 am, ten days after an election. The 2020…
Chatham County proposes 2024-30 Capital Improvement Program. Public hearing set for November 21
Pittsboro, NC – On November 7, 2022, the Chatham County Manager’s Office presented the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) covering fiscal years 2024-30 to the Board of Commissioners. The seven-year CIP is updated every year as a process to plan…
How much does Chatham County School district spend per student?
Pittsboro, NC – The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has released data on public school finances for 2021-22. In Fiscal Year 2021-22, Chatham County Schools spent about $13,504 per student. Source: See Table 24, North Carolina Statistical Profile …
Chatham Board of Education meeting agenda – 11.17.2022
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education will hold their November board meeting on November 17. The meeting will take place at Horton Middle School and will start at 5:30 pm. Below is the meeting agenda. Call to…
Kick off the Christmas season with Chatham County Parks and Recreation’s Holiday in the Park
Siler City, NC – ‘Tis the season to celebrate with Chatham County Parks and Recreation at the fourth annual Holiday in the Park. The evening will be packed full of fun, family-friendly, free activities for the community to enjoy. Holiday…
Serving veterans and saving dogs with Dr. Terry Morris on November 15
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Community Library will host “Serving Veterans and Saving Dogs” with Dr. Terry Morris, PhD, on Tuesday, November 15, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm in the Holmes Family Meeting Room. A native of Durham, Dr. Morris…
Final unofficial 2022 local election results for Chatham County
Pittsboro, NC – Here are the final unofficial local election results for Chatham County, NC. Click to enlarge Chatham County Commissioner – District 3* David Delaney DEM 21,810 (56.56%)Tom Glendinning REP 16, 752 (43.44%) Chatham County Commissioner – District 4*…
Chatham County public libraries invites teens to participate in writing contest
Pittsboro, NC – The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) of the Chatham Community Library is excited to announce its first-ever Teen Writing Contest. Local teens ages 12-18 are invited to submit a work of fiction, non-fiction, or poetry (max 3000 words)…
Chatham County historic courthouse shines green light in support of veterans
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County announces that the Historic Courthouse in Pittsboro is illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light, a new initiative between Chatham County, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, the National Association of Counties, and…