Benefits of shopping local
[Mar. 27, 2013] Just wanted to share what was discussed at the Siler City Merchants Association meeting this morning. 10 Reasons to Shop Local. By Pat [In Columns]

Walmart accepting job applications for new Chatham County store
[Mar. 8, 2013] The Chatham County JobLink Career Center located on the Chatham Campus of CCCC will be holding application completion events on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The center is located at 764 West Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312 in Building 1 (flag pole out front), 2nd Floor. [In Local]

Chatham Community Library offers free spring computer classes
[Mar. 4, 2013] Chatham Community Library is offering a series of free computer classes in March and April. The names, dates and times of the classes are listed below. You can find a full description of the classes, including topics covered and prerequisites for attending by visiting the Library Calendar and finding the each class on the calendar. [In Technology]

Chatham Economic Development Corporation seeks new board members
[Mar. 4, 2013] The Chatham Economic Development Corporation (EDC) seeks applicants to serve on its Board of Directors. The EDC is a private, non-profit corporation whose mission is to promote job creation and private capital investment in Chatham County. [In Local]

EDC, Brookwood Farms launch business plan contest
[Feb. 27, 2013] Registration for the second annual Chatham High School Business Plan Contest is underway. The contest, organized by the Chatham Economic Development Corporation and sponsored by Siler City’s Brookwood Farms Barbecue, gives local students the chance to compete for prizes of $500, $300 and $200. [In Local]

Pittsboro has a new bookstore - Circle City Books & Music
[Oct. 30, 2012] Pittsboro has a new bookstore. Another great addition to the historic downtown, Circle City offers a wide selection of rare, used and unusual books, vinyl and CDs to buy, sell or trade. Doors are open now - Weekdays 11-7, Sat 10-7 and Sunday 12-5. By Myles Friedman [In Local]

Web site explores Siler City
[Aug. 27, 2012] Siler City’s North Carolina Small Town Economic Prosperity (NC STEP) Leadership Team launched ExploreSilerCity.com this month. The website, developed by the NC STEP Marketing Committee, is a community resource for current and future residents and anyone interested in learning about the small town that anchors western Chatham County. The website, as an online gateway to Siler City, provides a convenient way to get information about many aspects of the town and surrounding community, providing direct links to retail, events, arts, and more. [In Local]

Walmart breaks ground on Northeast Chatham store
[Aug. 19, 2012] On August 7, county officials joined Walmart in breaking ground on its new store in northeastern Chatham County. The 148,400-square-foot, full-service store will be on US 15/501 near Old Lystra Road and will bring an estimated 300 jobs to Chatham County. [In Local]

Pittsboro Roadhouse does onsite job interviews in preparation for August opening
[Jul. 28, 2012] Pittsboro Roadhouse & General Store managers conducted open interviews on Saturday to hire wait and kitchen staff for the restaurant at 39 West Street. Greg Lewis, the restaurant's owner and operator, was looking to fill 30 spots. If the restaurant gets all of the required approvals and inspections, they’ll open for dinner on Friday, August 17 at 5 p.m. Table service will take place on Saturday, August 18 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The lunch menu will feature items that cost $6 and up. Dinner entrees will be run from $10 and up. [In Local]