Deb McManus leads Jeff Starkweather in NC House seat 54 online poll
[May 8, 2012] In the Democratic party race for the NC House seat 54, Deb McManus leads Jeff Starkweather in an online poll. As on Sunday, May 6, McManus has 110 votes (72 percent) and Starweather has 42 votes (28 percent) . In an online poll The Republican candidate for the seat is Cathy Wright. The unscientific online poll is sponsored by the Chatham Journal newspaper and the Chatham Chatlist. [In County Politics]

Funeral arrangements have been set for Chris Hasbrouck
[May 7, 2012] Christopher Hasbrouck, of Pittsboro, N.C., took part in the Mountain Man Memorial March event at the University of Tennessee in honor of fallen troops on April 20. He apparently became dehydrated and overcome by heat and was taken to UT Medical Center, where he passed away from complications on May 2. [In Local/County]

Chatham County Utilities kick off Drinking Water Week on May 7
[May 3, 2012] Chatham County Utilities kicked off Drinking Water Week 2012 on May 7, 2012 with a call to “Celebrate the Essential” throughout Chatham County. Throughout the week, Chatham County Utilities will celebrate by recognizing the essential role drinking water plays in our daily lives, with special attention to water infrastructure, the economy, and careers in the water profession. [In Government]

Chatham Council on Aging available to speak and get your input
[Apr. 30, 2012] Would your organization or club benefit from more information on programs and services available for seniors in Chatham County or challenges facing our senior population? Would you like to weigh in on future services or programs for seniors? If so, the Chatham County Council on Aging is offering speakers on topics related to seniors, but also want to use that opportunity to get your feedback on future programs and services. [In Local/County]

Understanding global culture critical says Woods speaker
[Apr. 29, 2012] To manage a successful business today requires cultural understanding among business executives and entrepreneurs more than ever, the founder of a global consulting company told faculty and guests at Woods Charter School Tuesday night. Speaking as part of the school’s Founders’ Day series of lectures, Lowell Hoffman said, “A global world requires strategy-based analysis, an understanding of how to use decision-making tools, and thinking in the long term.” By Loyd Little [In Schools]

Chatham County seeks applicants for two seats on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee
[Apr. 29, 2012] Chatham County has two potential vacancies on its Solid Waste Advisory Committee, which provides guidance to the Board of Commissioners on solid waste issues, including funding, waste reduction and recycling, short-term and long-term disposal, collection center policies, household hazardous waste, environmental education, and environmental enforcement. The Board of Commissioners will make the appointments. [In Government]

Chatham’s recycling program wins top recycling award in the Carolinas
[Apr. 29, 2012] Chatham County’s Solid Waste and Recycling Division received the 2012 Outstanding Rural Recycling Program Award from the Carolina Recycling Association, which recognized just one rural program in North Carolina or South Carolina for its efforts in 2011. The Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution of congratulations at its meeting on April 16. [In Government]

"Global Culture in a Flat World" presentation at Woods Charter School
[Apr. 24, 2012] The Woods Charter School Foundation presents their Spring Founders' Series "Global Culture in a Flat World" featuring Lowell Hoffman, Head of Global Sourcing Solutions and Adjunct Professor at Kenan-Flagler Business School. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 24 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at Woods Charter School on 160 Woodland Grove Lane, Chapel Hill, NC. [In Schools]

Chatham Empty Bowls event on May 4 supports CORA food pantry
[Apr. 20, 2012] Beautiful local pottery and delicious soup are going hand-in-hand to raise funds for the CORA food pantry in Pittsboro. You can help feed the hungry in Chatham County by visiting the Chatham Empty Bowls event on Friday May 4, 5:30 pm to – 8 pm at the Chatham County Council on Aging Senior Center on Highway 87 North in Pittsboro (beside the new County Library). [In Local/County]
Also: Chatham Outreach Alliance