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Pittsboro to host Sunday night vigil for those lost to gun violence
Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry has called for a gathering to mourn the losses of the recent mass gun shootings and to create a local diverse community group to work on solutions not only for this county but for the country. more
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Ashlyn Martin is the Chatham County Council on Aging's new executive director. She officially started on April 18.
Meet Council on Aging’s new executive director Ashlyn Martin
PITTSBORO — While attending college in Greensboro about a decade ago, UNCG student Ashlyn Martin thought she knew which area of social work she wanted to go into.  And so, when the … more
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Murder victim identified as army veteran missing since 1976
An ongoing partnership between the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina Unidentified Project, and Othram Inc., has led to the successful identification of a victim from a 46-year-old murder case. more
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A screenshot from the Second Avenue project symposium slideshow.
Second Avenue, once a major thoroughfare, may see major changes
SILER CITY — A major street in Siler City may be going on a “road diet.” Second Avenue, once a major highway through central North Carolina as part of old U.S. Hwy. 421, is the subject of a … more
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A view of the Haw River, Pittsboro's drinking water source.
Pittsboro board declares intent to merge with Sanford water infrastructure
PITTSBORO — Commissioners authorized Town Manager Chris Kennedy to send a letter of intent to the City of Sanford to merge the two municipalities’ water and sewer capacities during Monday’s … more
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After the final curtain dropped on ‘Six,’ J-M students waited until the theater was clear and then went down to the Broadway stage, where they spent 40 minutes discussing the show with half of the actors portraying the wives of King Henry VIII. Keirsten Nicole Hodgens (Anna of Cleves), Samantha Pauly (Katherine Howard) and Andrea Macasaet (Anne Boleyn) — in the back row, from left — are part of a thoughtful and joyful musical that envisions the six wives returning live for a one-night concert to determine which queen had it worst. The show was nominated earlier this month for eight Tony Awards.
For Jordan-Matthews students, Big Apple trip provides big experiences
NEW YORK CITY — New World Stage Four was already raucous when it happened. As everything was flying off the rails for actors in “The Murder at Haversham Manor” — the play-within-the-play … more
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Bill Widman, left, poses with Eastern Chatham Senior Center manager Liz Lahti during the Council on Aging’s Saint Patrick’s Day celebration in Siler City in March.
Socialization, educational programs draw Widman to Council on Aging
Editor’s note: This story is part of a periodic series profiling clients of the Chatham County Council on Aging as they describe ‘Why I Come to the COA.’ Unknowingly, Bill Widman missed out … more
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CORA’s summer feeding program hopes to grow amid rising needs
PITTSBORO — Whether through produce boxes or market-style shopping, CORA’s SNACK! program is helping to feed food-insecure children and families in Chatham County. The summer grocery program … more
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Derek Murray campaigns for his father, District Attorney Andrew Murray with his daughter Charlotte on May 17 in Henderson County at the Fletcher Town Hall polling place.
GOP voters reject Cawthorn, Senate duel set between Beasley and Budd, and other results from N.C. primary
Voters across North Carolina cast ballots in recent weeks and in large numbers on Tuesday, selecting their party standard-bearers for contests from county commissioner to U.S. Senate. The marquee … more
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Plan includes revenue increases, new positions and more
Chatham County government’s proposed 2022-23 budget plan calls for the hiring of dozens of new staff positions, healthy tax revenue increases and plenty of growth — all while keeping the ad … more
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This photo of the husband-wife duo of Austin and Sarah McCombie graces the cover of Chatham Rabbits' forthcoming album, 'If You See Me Riding by.' It'll be released June 3.
Album launch, PBS special signal new chapter for Chatham Rabbits
The tour celebrates the duo’s third album, “If You See Me Riding By,” which launches on June 3 at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw and represents a coming-out party of sorts for Chatham Rabbits. Over the last four years, the duo has become a well-known name in central North Carolina. more
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Primary winners feature plenty of new faces
More than 16,000 Chatham residents — 27.5% of the county’s registered voters — voted in last Tuesday’s primary election, giving newcomers key wins and some familiar faces political … more
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Ray Gooch, who some call the 'Pope of Chatham County,' is retiring after a four-decade career pastoring Pleasant Hill's and Browns Chapel's Methodist congregations in Pittsboro.
Churches, community to say ‘thanks’ to long-time pastor
Now, after almost 40 years in that role, Gooch has reached the Methodist clergy’s mandatory retirement age and is moving on. more
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Cheri Beasley (second from right) met Chatham County Commissioner candidate David Delaney (left), District Attorney candidate Kayley Taber and Chatham County Commissioner candidate Katie Kenlan (at right) during Beasley's campaign visit to Chatham County on primary day last Tuesday.
U.S. Senate nominee Cheri Beasley visits Chatham County voters
Former N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley made a brief stop in Chatham County on primary election day last Tuesday to speak to supporters about her U.S. Senate bid. more
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Chatham County Public Health Director Mike Zelek hands Alirio Estevez his second-dose appointment slip during a vaccination clinic last spring.
Cases spiking again, but in wake of horrific milestone, there’s good news
As the nation’s death toll from the pandemic surpassed 1 million, local health officials mourned what Eric Wolak, the chief operating officer and chief nursing officer at Chatham Hospital in Siler City, called “a heart-breaking milestone.” more
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Elder abuse comes to Chatham’s forefront in May
The numbers can sometimes be staggering. According to the National Council on Aging, up to five million older adults in America are abused annually. However, the problem is often hidden, with just … more
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Here are the results of Tuesday's municipal and primary elections
Election Day came to a close Tuesday evening in Chatham County for primary and municipal races.  more
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Chris Poston (right), Chatham County Schools’ executive director for excellence and opportunity, recognizes Siler City Elementary School ESL teacher Alirio Estevez as the district's April Equity Champion of the Month.
SCE’s Estevez named CCS’ April Equity Champion of the Month
A few weeks ago, district leadership once again studied a pool of staff nominations, as they had for the past several months, to choose Chatham County Schools’ April Equity Champion of the … more
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‘Unity’ bloc, board seats pique interest
SILER CITY — More than 9,000 voters cast primary ballots in early voting — which ended Saturday — across Chatham County, but on Tuesday in Siler City, the town’s two precincts drew plenty of … more
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The site plan for Robeson Walk was presented to Pittsboro commissioners on May 9.
Mixed use development raises questions for Pittsboro officials
PITTSBORO — Chatham Park may become home to another large mixed-use development, but it could take longer than initially anticipated. Developers approached commissioners during the board’s … more
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