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How Chatham County is celebrating Independence Day
The Fourth of July — also known as Independence Day in the U.S. — is widely celebrated across Chatham County with various …
New mural honors Black voices of the past, looks to a unified future
PITTSBORO — As the sun rose on Saturday morning, over 130 residents, elected officials and local Civil Rights activists gathered …
The Silk Hope Pro Rodeo set to return on June 23 and 24
SILER CITY — From cowboys with lassos to bull riders and oversized belt buckles, there will be something for everyone at the second …
Drip, drip: A timeline of the Pittsboro and Sanford water merger
PITTSBORO — The town of Pittsboro’s water infrastructure has been a hot-button issue for commissioners and residents alike.   …
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 …
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 …
FY 2024 budget to focus on strategic priorities set by board
SILER CITY — It’s that time of year: budget time. Siler City staff presented its annual budget proposal before the board of …
Cahoon-Tingle to bring planning experience to Pittsboro position
PITTSBORO — Randall Cahoon-Tingle has spent the last decade following the progress of one of the largest developments in N.C. …
Pam Scheetz to continue clinic’s goal of providing affordable healthcare
SILER CITY — Pam Scheetz and her husband have worked in Siler City for the last three decades. Scheetz spent most of her time at the …
Board discusses Climate Action Plan
Pittsboro Board of Commissioners Board discusses Climate Action Plan BY TAYLOR HEEDEN News + Record Staff …
Siler City looking for lifeguards to work at Bray Park this summer
SILER CITY — The town of Siler City is looking to hire lifeguards and pool managers for the Bray Park swimming pool for this summer, …
The Spring Chicken Festival combines classic small town fun with community
I’m more than familiar with small town festivals.   My dad works for Southern Bank in Mount Olive, N.C., and we always would …
Chatham writer Peggy Payne releases new fantasy tale
Peggy Payne has spent the last four decades creating a world straight from her imagination, and that world became a reality on Monday, …
Siler City opens SCDO grant applications
SILER CITY — Business owners in Siler City will have the opportunity to apply for either a Downtown Building Rehab grant or a …
Incentives boost hires at Siler City PD
SILER CITY — Jordan-Matthews alumnus Erica Vargas always knew she wanted to study criminal justice. A position at Siler City’s …
Siler City signs SOC with NCDEQ
SILER CITY — After being under a state-imposed sewer moratorium for almost a year, the town of Siler City signed a Special Order by …
Goldston’s Ida Mae Barrett celebrates her 101st birthday
GOLDSTON — It was Saturday, but Ida Mae Barrett was dressed up in her Sunday best — highlighted by a queen’s crown and a gold …
A tour of the renovated Siler City town hall
SILER CITY — A town hall not only serves as a public gathering place, but it’s often a symbol of the community in which it …
New native plant nursery to host grand opening on Friday
PITTSBORO — When Rachel Nelms started working at Cure Nursery — which used to be located on Buteo Ridge in Pittsboro — in 2020, …