Last Wednesday, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper released his recommended budget for FY 2022-23, a proposal he calls “Building on Success.” The $29.28 billion spending plan, according to the governor, … more

The COVID-19 pandemic may have cast a spotlight on the importance of good mental health for most of America, but for some Siler City residents, it’s been a priority for at least the past four years. more

Ohio native Cynthia Hilliard and her husband, David, moved to Chatham County in 2017 to be closer to their son and daughter-in-law and their two grandsons — both of whom attend Chatham County … more

The Chicken Festival’s return in 2019 to Siler City was a major success, drawing thousands downtown for a day of fun to highlight community and the town’s poultry business heritage. The 2020 … more

An approaching summer means live performances at Pittsboro Youth Theater, a vibrant, professional-level community theater organization which teaches theater arts to and produces family plays for, with and by area children and adults. more

BYNUM — For the first time since 2019, the Chatham Arts Council’s ClydeFEST will return to Bynum. It’s scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, at the Bynum Ball Field inside Earl … more

As a mother of four, Amy Kappelman says she’s always believed in the importance of active parent involvement in K-12 education. She has put that belief into practice by taking on PTA leadership … more

Mountaire Farms’ “Thanksgiving for Thousands” program dates back more than a quarter century. Now, the company — which has a plant in Siler City — is expanding its outreach with a brand new … more

Chatham Park’s growth only slowed slightly at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Now, as 2022 moves into high gear, we checked in this week with Vanessa Jenkins, who oversees the sales and marketing for all of Preston Development Company’s communities, which includes Chatham Park. more

Chatham Literacy’s staff and volunteer tutors provide literacy services and help residents gain a variety of life skills. This week, we speak with Executive Director Vicki Newell about promoting literacy and about the organization’s upcoming spring fundraising event. more

Chatham’s Community Remembrance Coalition (CRC-C) formed two years ago to “seek the whole truth of Black history of Chatham County, justice based on that truth, and reconciliation to move forward with better race relations in the County to the benefit of all.” Now, the organization is sponsoring an essay contest for local high school students on the subject of racial justice. more

Pollutants in the Haw River have made headlines across the state in the past year, but nowhere is the impact of those pollutants greater than in Chatham County. This week, we bring the second of a … more

Local law enforcement and first responders have been working to address one of the largest health crises in Chatham County’s — and the nation’s — history: substance use disorder and overdose deaths. more

Pollutants in the Haw River have made headlines across the state in the past year, but nowhere is the impact of those pollutants greater than in Chatham County. This week, we speak with two of the … more

PITTSBORO — Starting a fresh week of school can challenge any student, but on one recent Monday, a 16-year-old Northwood High School student faced the biggest challenge of her life. more

PITTSBORO — A few months ago, dropping kids off at Pittsboro Elementary School meant approximately six to 10 minutes of sitting in the carpool line. As of Jan. 10, it means listening six to 10 minutes of something a bit more exciting: 92.7 FM WPES In The Morning, a radio segment with students to highlight school news and happenings. more

Jennie Knowlton, founder and executive director of The Quiltmaker Café, began her first nonprofit journey early last year, along with her husband, David, and daughter, Elizabeth. Having … more

Nationally known actor and playwright Mike Wiley is something of a local legend. He’s spent the last decade bringing educational theater to schools and communities in Chatham and across the country, emphasizing key events and figures in African American history. more

Now a second-semester senior, Evelin Muñoz Tebalan has been selected as one of 411 semifinalists nationwide for the prestigious Cooke College Scholarship. more

Editor’s note: Dr. Anthony Jackson, Chatham County Schools’ superintendent, spent time with the News + Record on his 6-month anniversary in the position. Here’s a report from that conversation. … more