Lazar looks to expand Siler City upholstery factory
[Mar. 19, 2012] Residential and contract furniture maker Lazar Industries announced plans to add 30,000 square feet to its upholstered furniture plant in Siler City, North Carolina. This increase will bring its space here to 125,000 square feet [In Local]

Walmart plans to build new store in northeastern Chatham County
[Mar. 2, 2012] Chatham County received a site plan today for a second Walmart location in Chatham County, a 148,400-square-foot, full-service store off of US 15/501 just south of the Orange County line. Walmart’s official statement said that the store will be part of its Buildings Sustainable Value Network, with a focus on energy-efficient design and operations. [In Local]

Ultra Power Sports in Pittsboro adds U-Haul rentals
[Dec. 16, 2011] John Earl Frechette, owner of Ultra Power Sports, located at 5830 US Hwy. 64 E., recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the cycle and scooter dealership. [In Local]

The Fearrington House Voted a Top 100 Best Restaurant Nationally
[Dec. 16, 2011] The Fearrington House Restaurant is honored to have been voted by the diners of OpenTable as one of the nation's 100 best overall restaurants for 2011. The list of winners is derived from more than 10 million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. [In Local]

Sportsman Lanes Bowling Center in Siler City is closing
[Dec. 6, 2011] It saddens me to inform everyone that Sportsman Lanes is once again closing. We have made every effort within our means to keep the place going and provide affordable quality entertainment and fellowship for everyone that has joined us here. We truly wanted to keep the place running, but running into various obstacles from signage problems to outrages Progress Energy rates, we were just unable to bring in enough revenue. I spent money for my construction business for numerous months to attempt to keep it open, but just can’t afford it any longer. By Bob Welsh [In Local]

Fearrington House Inn Named Five-Star Hotel by Forbes Travel Guide
[Nov. 18, 2011] Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide, unveiled its 54th annual listing of Five-Star and Four-Star hospitality establishments worldwide, and named The Fearrington House Inn as part of this list. [In Local]

Chatham County helps Acme-McCrary relocate warehouse & distribution center
[Nov. 10, 2011] At its meeting on November 7, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved a points-based cash incentives agreement with Acme-McCrary, a 101 year-old hosiery and shapewear manufacturer, to help the plant relocate its warehouse and distribution facilities to the former Joan Fabrics building in Siler City. [In Local]

AT&T brings mobile broadband network service to Pittsboro and Siler City
[Oct. 20, 2011] AT&T added five cell sites in Pittsboro and seven in Siler City, providing advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content to residents and businesses across both communities. [In Technology]

Annual Chatham Business Expo coming to Pittsboro on October 20
[Oct. 3, 2011] The Chatham Chamber of Commerce will present the annual Chatham Business EXPO on October 20, 2011. The event is open to all with no admission fee. With the theme, "Linking Business and Community," the Expo is focused on linking Chatham County businesses to Chatham residents. The Chamber realizes how important it is to support our local businesses. The Expo is an excellent way for businesses to showcase their products and services, providing local residents an opportunity to learn what is offered in their very own community. By Cindy Poindexter [In Local]