Chatham County Literacy Council names new executive director and board member
[Mar. 20, 2010] The Chatham County Literacy Council announced a new executive director and new board member. Susan Bridgers of Pittsboro took over the day-to-day operations of the nonprofit agency on March 1. She succeeds Bonnie Bechard, a board member who had served as interim executive director since last year. [In Local/County]
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Chatham County school budget cuts planned for 2010-11
[Mar. 13, 2010] The Chatham County school system needs to find $2,624,604 in budget cuts/savings for the 2010-11 school year. The board tentatively selected the scenario below. By Mia Munn [In Schools]

Candidates for local 2010 Chatham County political races
[Mar. 8, 2010] Here is a list of the candidates for this year's local Chatham County political races [In County Politics]

Upcoming beef quality assurance training program
[Mar. 7, 2010] Many of you will remember during 1997-98 there was the initiative called the North Carolina Certified Beef Producer Program also called Southeast Pride, which encouraged producers to not only vaccinate and more actively manage their animals, but also the proper methods for doing this. Unfortunately, this program never really got off the ground the way that the organizers had hoped it would have. By Sam Groce [In Agriculture]

Live Blog of Northwood High School Basketball Playoff game at ECU
[Mar. 1, 2010] Northwood High School boys basketball team advanced to the State regional game to be played at East Carolina on Wednesday at 8:30 pm. Chatham Journal will present a live blog during the game which can be viewed on this page. [In Schools]

Therapeutic Alternatives expands mental health services in Chatham County
[Feb. 26, 2010] Beginning March 1, 2010, Therapeutic Alternatives will expand its contract with OPC Area Program to provide a variety of MH/DD/SA services for children, adolescents and adults including: Walk in Crisis services, Community Support, Community Support Team, Outpatient Therapy (Individual and Group), Substance Abuse Assessments and Groups, Clinical Assessments, Medication Management and Mobile Crisis Management services to people in Chatham County who qualify for and need the services. By Jennifer Barbee Swift [In Government]

Etheridge hosts a reception for service academy nominees
[Feb. 21, 2010] Rep. Etheridge hosted a reception in January for service academy nominees from the Second Congressional District. The reception was held at the Capital Bank Building in downtown Raleigh. [In Government]

Donna Banks joins Chatham County Literacy Council Board of Directors
[Feb. 14, 2010] Donna Banks, senior pastor at Evergreen United Methodist Church, has joined the Chatham County Literacy Council’s Board of Directors.Banks said there is no literacy center in North Chatham County now, and she believes her church can fill that void by offering space and support to the council. [In Local/County]

Chatham County Board of Commissioners approves a new Transportation Advisory Board
[Feb. 13, 2010] On February 1, 2010, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved a new Transportation Advisory Board and is seeking applicants for this new volunteer board. The Transportation Advisory Board’s purpose is to identify and study issues and make recommendations to the county commissioners on transportation and related issues. The long-term goal is to have a sustainable transportation system that offers access to various modes of transportation for people and goods. [In Local/County]