Fewer people are allowed in room with Town Board
Dozens of residents were turned away from the Pittsboro Town Board's meeting room Monday night.
Sept. 27, 2006
Biofuel plant opens in Chatham
Goal: 1 million gallons a year.
Sept. 26, 2006
Two appointed county magistrates
Superior Court Judge Carl Fox has appointed Connie S. Kidd of Siler City and Jeanette E. Emerick of Chapel Hill as Chatham County magistrates. They replace retiring magistrates Ricki David Goode and William "Randy" Hobbs Jr.
Sept. 26, 2006
NC WARN will hold fire safety meeting
The group NC WARN will hold a meeting for elected officials and the public this week on fire safety at the Shearon Harris nuclear plant.
Sept. 17, 2006
More public input sought on library
The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library will host a panel discussion, "We're Building a New Library!" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Chatham County Courthouse.
Sept. 15, 2006
Couple faces drug charges
A Chatham County couple was charged after the N.C. Air National Guard and Chatham County Sheriff's Office found 36 marijuana plants with a street value of $90,000 growing on their property, a sheriff's news release says.
Sept. 8, 2006
Man is facing charges in sexual assault
Chatham County sheriff's deputies arrested a Staley man Thursday on a charge of sexually assaulting a 17-month-old child.
Sept. 2, 2006
No Wal-Mart, but plans show big-box
It will still 'be a traffic nightmare,' Chatham group warns.
Aug. 31, 2006
Grant to buy land to protect water
The N.C. Clean Water Management Trust Fund has approved a $155,000 grant to help protect water quality in Chatham County. The fund will help purchase a 38-acre tract in the Cape Fear River Basin.
Aug. 31, 2006
Classes set on 'How Government Works'
The fall session of "Chatham Citizens' College: How Government Works" begins Sept. 7. The group will meet Thursdays for 11 weeks from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Aug. 31, 2006
Collision on lake injures woman
A woman standing in a motorboat was seriously injured Saturday when a personal watercraft slammed into the boat, authorities said.
Aug. 20, 2006
Tax bills to reach residents this week
Chatham County residents will start receiving their 2006 county tax bills this week. The earlier mailing date is meant to give taxpayers more time to prepare and budget for payment by the due date, Jan. 5, 2007.
Aug. 17, 2006
Letter is critical of Pittsboro official
Town manager comes under fire.
Aug. 17, 2006
Authorities seize marijuana plants
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office seized about 265 marijuana plants worth an estimated $530,000 Thursday, according to a news release.
Aug. 8, 2006
Pittsboro sued over subdivision approval
A Pittsboro couple has sued the town for approving a subdivision near their home.
Aug. 8, 2006
Fearrington House rated 62nd in U.S.
The Fearrington House Country Inn and Restaurant has placed 62nd best in the country in Travel & Leisure's 2006 World's Best Awards.
Aug. 5, 2006
Town official is in the red
Pittsboro manager filed Chapter 7.
Aug. 3, 2006
Chatham residents debate quarry
Supporters and opponents raise issues on the facility that's planned for Siler City.
July 26, 2006
Public hearing tonight on Siler City quarry
The state's Department of Environment and Natural Resources will hold a public hearing tonight on ISP Minerals Inc.'s application to build a rock quarry outside Siler City.
July 25, 2006
