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‘Celebrate and affirm’: PBO Pride looks to build inclusive community

PITTSBORO — It’s one thing to talk about the issues facing a marginalized group of people, it’s another to celebrate and uplift them in a joyous festival. That celebration is …

VinFast to go public under new merger, rescinds IPO

MONCURE — VinFast will make its public market debut faster after withdrawing its initial public offering. The company will now enter a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) agreement, …

Pittsboro Chef Sera Cuni uses creativity to win Food Network show

PITTSBORO — The aromas of warm cinnamon crumb cake wafted through the air as tensions rose.   The cake melded with the nostalgic flavors of peanut butter and jelly in a gooey delight. …

Siler City Commissioners Board debates stormwater utility program

SILER CITY — The board of commissioners met for its first meeting of the month, where they spent more than an hour and a half debating a proposed stormwater utility fee program. Engineering …
Going against the planning board

Commissioners approve Everest Park despite recommendations

SILER CITY — Planning Dept. Director Jennifer Baptiste approached the board of commissioners as she usually does for public hearings on proposed projects.    The first public …

From dream to nightmare: Siler City home in disrepair despite inspections approvals

SILER CITY — A big home, 10 acres of land and a space to call their own. The Muehlbachs thought their investment in the home off of Pleasant Hill Church Road was their own slice of the American …
CHATHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Amended budget could see property tax increases

PITTSBORO — Two cents may not sound like a groundbreaking amount of money. But, according to the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, it’s enough to increase the salaries of county …

Chatham County Board of Education recognizes community members, agrees on new Northwood High School sign

PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Board of Education met on June 5 at the new Chatham County Schools Central Services Office to honor student-athletes and explore potential collaborations between …

Inmate dies in Chatham County Detention Center, cause of death still unclear

An inmate at the Chatham County Detention Center died early Sunday morning. Jaimarien Rayshaun Sellers, 19, was found unresponsive by his roommate shortly after midnight. Sellers had earlier …

On the move: Hispanic Liaison and Communities In Schools both moving to new locations

SILER CITY — A stroll around downtown Siler City may look a bit different today than it did several years ago. New businesses are taking over or changing hands seemingly every month and …

Crafter’s HeART Studio hosts summer craft time sessions

BONLEE — Candace Beal shared a love for arts and crafts with her daughter, Caroline. Now, Beal wants to share that passion with Bonlee ’ s children through week-long crafting sessions …
Summer days, drifting away

CN+R Staff shares their anthems for the summer

Bright, sunny days are on the horizon as summer approaches. While the season of summer won’t officially start until June 21, the warm weather and good vibes start at the end of May, often …