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The jerseys of Terrence Newby and Reggie “Kermit” Carter take their place on the Jordan-Matthews gym wall, next to that of the previously retired Robert Siler’s.
Jordan-Matthews retires jerseys of two basketball legends during its HOF Night
‌Sometimes, a person can seek the answers, and other times, the answers can find them. Former Jordan-Matthews basketball head coach John Phillips, who was in the midst of one of his worst … more
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JoAnn Johnson Davis, the executive director of the Chatham County Housing Authority.
Former Chatham housing director gets 30 month prison term
GREENSBORO — The former director of the Chatham County Housing Authority (CCHA) was sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to fraud charges last week in federal court. … more
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Beth McLaurin, Donna McGinnis, and Lisa Hudson enjoy old-fashioned jump rope as Seth Brown looks on.
Church celebrates past and looks to the future
PITTSBORO — The year was 1824. America as a nation was not yet 50 years old. John Quincy Adams was elected president in one of only two Presidential races decided by the House of … more
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Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-09) talks during a lunch event at Bestfood Cafeteria with farmers from Chatham County and the surrounding area in Siler City on Thursday, on Feb. 8, 2024. PJ WARD-BROWN | Chatham News & Record
Rep. Hudson meets with farmers, discusses issues in Siler City
SILER CITY — Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) joined farmers and agricultural interests from Chatham County and the surrounding area on Thursday, Feb. 8 at Bestfood Cafeteria in Siler City. … more
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A voting sign at Goldston Municipal Center.
Last chance to register for primary election
North Carolinians looking to vote in the March 5 primary election have until Friday Feb. 9 to register or make changes to party affiliation. State law sets the voter registration deadline as 25 days … more
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In a screengrab from the Chatham County Schools YouTube channel, Pittsboro resident Belle Boggs addresses the Board of Education to plead for increases in teacher pay to address staff shortages and retention challenges. (Chatham County Schools YouTube)
Chatham school board commits to school in Chatham Park, accepts $35k from Wolfspeed
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Schools Board met January 16 for its first board meeting of 2024. The district is looking to restart apprenticeships and internships with Chatham hospital, … more
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The Haw River, which flows through Pittsboro and supplies the town with its drinking water, is 'one of the most impacted' waterways in terms of unregulated chemicals in the Cape Fear Basin, according to Detlef Knappe, S. James Ellen Distinguished Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at N.C. State.
Pittsboro begins regular operations after latest 1,4 dioxane release
Testing results from the Pittsboro water distribution system delivered good news for the town’s water supply. Results received by the town indicated that a minimal amount of the substance … more
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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro mayor joins EPA advisory committee
PITTSBORO — Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp has joined the Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). Chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act … more
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Town of Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill council declines to issue Gaza resolution
CHAPEL HILL – The Town of Chapel Hill council met Wednesday, Jan. 24, hearing a feisty discussion on the Israel-Hamas war during the public comment period. Passionate advocates made … more
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The Haw River is shown in this photo taken on Sept. 26, 2023. Chatham officials addressed concerns about another release of 1,4 dioxane over the weekend but subsequent testing revealed the levels were below an advisory level.
Pittsboro weathers latest 1,4 dioxane release
PITTSBORO — The Town of Pittsboro was notified on Wednesday, Jan. 24, by Burlington city officials that regular testing performed at the South Burlington Wastewater Treatment Plant showed the … more
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Town of Pittsboro
Pittsboro simplifies water, sewer bills to promote affordable housing
PITTSBORO – The Town of Pittsboro Board of Commissioners met Monday, Jan. 8... more
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Cops seize firearm after Northwood High student brought gun to school
PITTSBORO — A firearm brought to Northwood High School by a 14-year old student was seized after reports were made that the student had brought the weapon to school, shown it to another … more
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The Chatham Board of Commissioners gathered at the Chatham Agriculture & Conference Center for their annual retreat. The board defined their priorities and expectations for the upcoming year.
Chatham commissioners consider Seaforth Rd. water treatment facility and new Verizon tower
The January 16th regular session of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners convened at 6:00 PM and after opening with the pledge of allegiance moved item 235011 from the consent to the regular … more
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The varsity basketball game between Jordan-Matthews and Burlington Cummings was suspended with 4:54 left in the fourth quarter after an altercation involving a group of Cummings fans broke out in the stands. Jamari Amir Jones, 18, of Burlington, faces charges of assault on a school employee and disorderly conduct after he knocked Jordan-Matthews Principal April Burko to the ground as she tried to restore order.
Fight suspends boys game, Jets’ girls snap losing streak in Jordan-Matthews and Cummings double header
There wasn’t any love lost between Jordan-Matthews and Cummings in Friday night’s varsity double header. Starting with the Jordan-Matthews girls coming back from down double digits … more
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Chatham schools receive teacher recruitment pilot grant
PITTSBORO — Chatham County Schools is one of 20 North Carolina public school districts to receive a $50,000 pilot grant in 2024, aimed at enhancing teacher recruitment and retention. This … more
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Former J-M and Wake Forest star Robert Siler speaking at his high school’s sports banquet.
Jordan-Matthews legend returns home to speak at school’s fall sports banquet
The name “Siler City” bore a new, yet familiar meaning for a couple of hours last Thursday night. Former Jordan-Matthews football and basketball legend Robert Siler returned to his … more
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Arrest blotter: Jan. 1 - Jan. 11
January 1 Esmeralda Sanchez Gomez, 22, of Siler City, was arrested by Deputy Zackary Gross for driving under the influence and no operator’s license. January 2 Alex Daniel … more
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FILE - A Vinfast VF6 is displayed at the AutoMobility LA Auto Show Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. Vietnamese automaker Vinfast agreed on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2024, to invest up to $2 billion into building an electric vehicle factory in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Vietnam's VinFast to build a $2 billion EV plant in India as part of its global expansion
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnamese automaker VinFast says it plans to spend up to $2 billion to build an electric vehicle factory in India, the world's third-largest auto market by sales. The … more
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Main Street Station in Pittsboro will be the new home of the Pittsboro Town Hall.
Pittsboro Town Hall relocates to Main Street Station
PITTSBORO — The Town of Pittsboro has announced the relocation of its Town Hall to a new facility in the Main Street Station, effective January 16, 2024. The move from 635 East Street to 287 … more
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Siler City offers intro to local government course
The Town of Siler City will be offering a multi-week Local Government course for free starting at the end of the month.‌ The course will be an opportunity for participants to learn about … more
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