Chatham residents needed for County Library Advisory Committee
[Jun. 17, 2013] The Chatham County Library Advisory Committee, which primarily advises staff on library programs and operations, has three vacancies. Residents interested in serving on the committee should apply by July 8, 2013. By Debra Henzey [In Government]

Moral Monday isn't as local as they want you to believe?
[Jun. 13, 2013] Received the following email from Cynthia Gordy of Advancement Project from New York City about Thom Goolsby’s piece (Moron Monday shows radical Left just doesn’t get it). Advancement Project is based in Washington, DC. Weren't we told that the Moral Monday protests were North Carolina driven? [In State]
Also: Moron Monday shows radical Left just doesn’t get it

Chatham County seeks members for Recreation Advisory Committee
[Jun. 12, 2013] Chatham County has two upcoming vacancies on its Recreation Advisory Committee, which advises the Board of Commissioners and staff on recreation programs and county-owned recreation and park facilities. By Debra Henzey [In Government]

Chatham County seeks residents to serve on Transportation Advisory Committee
[Jun. 12, 2013] Chatham County seeks applicants to fill three vacancies on the Transportation Advisory Committee, which identifies and studies transportation issues and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. The long-term goal is to have access to various modes of transportation for people and goods. By Debra Henzey [In Government]

Lead NC Democratic fundraiser sees no hope under Randy Voller's continued leadership
[Jun. 11, 2013] North Carolina Democratic Party first vice chair, Nina Szlosberg-Landis, announced her resignation on Monday evening. In a letter to state Democratic executive committee members, she said donors "are not comfortable" with the actions of NC Democratic Party Chairman and Pittsboro mayor Randy Voller. Szlosberg-Landis said she came to the conclusion that donor confidence could not be restored and party fundraising would continue to suffer under Voller's leadership. [In State]

Central Carolina Community College graduates eight from night BLET program
[Jun. 9, 2013] Eight Central Carolina Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training cadets received their graduation certificates May 8 at exercises at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. All were members of the 2012-13 BLET evening training program at the college’s Emergency Services Training Center. Captain Roy Allen, of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, delivered the graduation remarks. Class Leader Jonathan Thompson gave the class response. By Katherine E. McDonald [In Schools]

Special one-day transit service for Walmart grand opening
[Jun. 8, 2013] Chatham Transit is offering special one-day service to the new Walmart on US 15-501 North on Wednesday, June 12, to and from Pittsboro and Siler City. But make reservations no later than June 11 by calling 919-542-5136 [In Local/County]

Notes from the April 15 Chatham County Board of Commissioners work session
[May 30, 2013] The Chatham County commissioners met for their April 15 work session in the historic county courthouse. Here are my notes from the meeting. By Diana Hales [In Government]

Chatham County deputies arrest ten after two-year investigation
[May 30, 2013] A two year investigation involving numerous law enforcement agencies in and around Chatham County has netted 10 arrests of local residents. In 2012, the General Assembly enacted a law requiring people who possess and intend to transport more than 25 pounds of copper material to get a transportation permit from the local Sheriff and produce the permit at the business making the transaction. Investigators received information that Hayes Iron and Metal of Siler City was receiving copper without requiring the permit and many people in and around Chatham County were cashing in on this illegal activity. [In Law and Order]