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[In News] [July 24, 2008]
Jordan Lake is the place for fun in the sun
Jordan Lake's 46,768 acres are not only a popular source of recreation. They also provide the water supply for surrounding cities, flood and water quality control, and fish and wildlife conservation.

Consumer Reports tests decking and stains that can cut down on maintenance
[Jul. 24, 2008] Most homeowners installing decks use real wood, but Consumer Reports’ latest tests of common decking materials reveal that synthetic planks can offer lasting good looks with less upkeep. The July issue features the results of Consumer Reports’ one-year exposure tests of wood, composite, plastic, and aluminum decking materials, which found that some synthetic decking didn’t make the grade for rigidity, and some tonier wood products looked worse for wear. [In Living]

Most popular Chatham Journal video clips of second quarter 2008
[Jul. 23, 2008] One of the stated goals of the Chatham Journal newspaper is to become the premier digital news content provider in Chatham County, NC. We started shooting short video clips in January 2007 and have amassed over 210 Chatham Journal video clips available for viewing at YouTube. By Gene Galin [In News]

North Carolina releases AYP math results
[Jul. 23, 2008] As of July 21, eight of fifteen Chatham County schools have achieved AYP by meeting target goals. A sixteenth school, SAGE Academy, the district’s alternative school, was not evaluated in the same manner as other schools and is listed as a special evaluation school. [In News]

Consumer Reports test reveals superstar digital cameras
[Jul. 23, 2008] Consumer Reports’ latest tests of digital cameras show an overlap in performance between point-and-shoots and SLRs. The report, featured in the July issue, reveals that some point-and-shoots excelled at producing much less grainy images in low light conditions—traditionally an SLR strength—while a few SLRs faltered. Many of the new point-and-shoots responded fairly quickly when their shutters were pressed, though none have the near instantaneous response of SLRs. [In Living]

2008 ACC Football Pre-Season Selections
[Jul. 22, 2008] The ACC Pre-Season Poll was released on Monday, with Clemson predicted to win the Atlantic Division and Virginia Tech to top the Coastal Division. In the three years of divisional play and the ACC Championship Game, the media has only picked three of the six championship game participants. [In Sports]

2008 ACC Football Kickoff commences
[Jul. 20, 2008] Atlantic Coast Conference football coaches and players will meet with media Sunday and Monday at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia. [In Sports]

Consumer Reports offers tips to beat the heat while trimming energy costs
[Jul. 19, 2008] Consumer Reports offers tips on how to trim energy bills while still staying cool this summer including buying advice for ceiling fans and air conditioner ratings. CR’s special cooling package, available in the July issue, features “Cheap chills,” tips to stay comfortable while using less air conditioning as well as buying advice for ceiling fans, ratings of small, midsized and large air conditioners, and reviews of six popular air conditioner brands. [In Living]

Board of Education meeting summary for July 14
[Jul. 19, 2008] The Chatham County Board of Education held a meeting on Monday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the central office board room. [In News]

Northwood student council adviser wins awards
[Jul. 18, 2008] Henry Foust, a Spanish teacher at Northwood High School and the student council adviser, is the recipient of two student council adviser awards. Foust won the state and regional adviser of the year awards. He has been the Northwood student council adviser for twenty-three years. [In News]

UNC Health Care to purchase Chatham Hospital
[Jul. 16, 2008] Representatives of the UNC Health Care System and Chatham Hospital have signed a letter of intent for UNC Health Care to purchase the 25-bed critical access facility in Siler City, N.C., for $11.3 million. [In Business]

Consumer Reports develops new figure to compare fuel-effiecient cars

Red Cross has an urgent need for all blood types

Plant disease management strategies

Chatham County enhances online GIS mapping and information

Stolen car sold as scrap metal

Another banking scam incident reported in Chatham County

Shots fired at deputy

Insulation is like sunscreen for your home

[In Sports]
Hurricanes extend RBC Center Lease

Chatham County high school graduations

[In Arts & Entertainment]
Pittsboro General Store Café hosts an evening of theatre

7th annual Clydefest returns to Bynum

[In Living]
Riding the school bus is as safe as ever

Consumer Reports offers six tips for consumers to cut spending by $500 per month

[In Opinion]
Swimming pool would serve Chatham residents

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