Chatham County's labor force participation rates have lagged behind national rates since the onset of the pandemic, according to data from the Federal Reserve and American Community Survey. Siler …
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Cooper Metts for the Chatham News & Record
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10/12/23
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a series of initiatives last week with significant implications for North Carolina's farmers. These measures aim to bolster …
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North State Journal staff
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10/12/23
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BEAR CREEK — A Chatham County native is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after political hands in North Carolina. Chase Gaines grew up in Bear Creek and is earning a reputation for …
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Matt Mercer, North State Journal
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10/11/23
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SILER CITY – At 67, Siler City Mayor Thomas K. "Chip" Price III shows no signs of slowing down. His busy schedule includes city government, part-time work in retirement and managing his cattle …
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Chuck Thompson, Chatham News & Record
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10/5/23
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NEW HILL – The 85 outdoor warning sirens at the Harris Nuclear Plant will be tested on Wednesday, Oct 11. Working with emergency officials from Chatham, Harnett, Lee, and Wake counties, Duke …
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Chatham News & Record staff
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10/5/23
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PITTSBORO — The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners approved zoning changes, established a downtown social district, and appointed new Planning Board alternates at their recent meeting, last week. …
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North State Journal staff
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10/4/23
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PITTSBORO — Soon, local residents will find out if “Chatham County Runs on Dunkin’” as Chatham Park’s Northwood Landing has announced five new commercial tenants, …
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North State Journal staff
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9/28/23
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PITTSBORO — Multibillion-dollar manufacturing projects headline the bright future ahead for economic development in Chatham County, but local officials are also focused on the necessary …
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Cooper Metts for the Chatham News & Record
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9/28/23
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SILER CITY — An ongoing scam involving jury duty has surfaced in Chatham County and surrounding counties. Last week, Sheriff Mike Roberson’s Office issued a cautionary alert to …
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North State Journal staff
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9/27/23
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PITTSBORO — Alerts were issued over the weekend related to a chemical found in the Haw River, but preliminary testing of Pittsboro's drinking water does not show dangerous levels of the …
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North State Journal staff
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9/27/23
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SILER CITY — Undercover operations by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in nine arrests which include 36 felony and 39 misdemeanor charges. The operations focused on …
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North State Journal staff
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9/21/23
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PITTSBORO — Pittsboro Town Board of Commissioners held their regular scheduled meeting Monday, Sept. 11.
Among the items on the agenda included a landscaping proposal change …
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Chuck Thompson, Chatham News & Record
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9/20/23
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PITTSBORO – Chatham Community Library will be hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross next month. The blood drive will be held in the Holmes Family Room on Wednesday, …
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Chatham News & Record staff
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9/20/23
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PITTSBORO- Thursday, Aug. 31, was Andrew Waters’ first day in the Soil and Water Conservation Department for Chatham County.
“I was really excited when this position …
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Chuck Thompson, Chatham News & Record
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9/15/23
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PITTSBORO – A significant milestone was celebrated last Thursday as Carolina Commerce Contractors (CCC), in partnership with Lee Moore Capital Company, marked the official groundbreaking of …
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Chatham News & Record staff
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9/14/23
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RALEIGH — A former Orange County School Board candidate who was also a former president of the Northern Orange NAACP has been arrested on felony neglect child abuse charges in connection with …
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A.P. Dillon, North State Journal
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9/13/23
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Here’s a question to ponder: How many flat tires can a man fix in 60 years?
The world may never know, but there is someone who probably could come close to providing the …
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Bob Wachs for the Chatham News & Record
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9/13/23
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MONCURE – Gov. Roy Cooper stopped by Moncure School on Wednesday, Sept. 7, to drop off school supplies through the Governor’s School Supply Drive Donations.
Cooper visited …
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Chuck Thompson, Chatham News & Record
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9/13/23
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SILER CITY – Here’s one sub that won’t let you down. The newest Jersey Mike’s Subs in Siler City held its grand opening Aug. 30 at 1119 E. 11th St. just off Highway 64 and was …
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Chuck Thompson, Chatham News & Record
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9/6/23
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PITTSBORO — A new eatery has opened in Pittsboro that is serving the unique sights, sounds and delicious flavors of Jamaica.
Nestled in the commercial hub known as The Plant on …
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Chuck Thompson, Chatham News & Record
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9/5/23
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