Local/County

Chatham Historical Society to repair St. Lawrence House roof
[Mar. 5, 2006] The Chatham County Historical Association will repair the roof of the historic Patrick St. Lawrence House on South Street, Pittsboro. The roof needs replacing, but as a temporary, emergency measure, the group will finance repairs to forestall further deterioration of the interior of the building.

Weight Watchers groups donate 1,200 pounds for pets
[Mar. 2, 2006] Weight Watchers groups in Sanford, Pittsboro and Siler City teamed up earlier this month to contribute more than 1,200 pounds of pet food and animal care items to area animal shelters. Contributions were split between the Chatham County Animal Shelter and the Sanford-based Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption. By Vicki Wingate

Pittsboro native visits with NC state senator
[Feb. 27, 2006] Marines from Regimental Combat Team – 2 who recently returned home from Iraq met with one of North Carolina’s senators Feb. 23. Pittsboro's Cpl. Henry Sowell, a mortarman with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, sat next to Richard Burr and spoke to him about many different topics while eating with many of his fellow Marines in a mess hall here.

Local fishing tournaments
[Feb. 26, 2006] Fishing tournamant results from recent Jordan Lake fishing tournaments, plus information on upcoming tournamants.

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic for Animals
[Feb. 10, 2006] Chatham Animal Rescue and Education, Inc. (C.A.R.E.) is sponsoring a series of affordable low cost spay/neuter events for Chatham County residents. Eighteen animals were altered in a mobile unit (Pet Overpopulation Patrol - P.O.P.) by Dr. Wendy Royce at the Siler City Wal-Mart on January 21, 2006. By Karen McMaster
Also: Chatham Animal Rescue and Education

Chatham Medical Reserve Corps
[Feb. 8, 2006] The Chatham Citizen Corps Council is now a free standing non-profit organization. With its inception, the Council has now been approved for nine VISTA positions to continue building the capacity of the Homeland Security Programs the Council oversees. New VISTAs should start arriving around May, with the VISTA program lasting for three years. By Ann Watson

CARE sponsors low cost spay or neuter
[Feb. 3, 2006] Chatham Animal Rescue and Education is sponsoring a series of affordable low cost spay/neuter events for Chatham residents whose household income is under $40,000 a year. For $20, you can have your pet fixed and receive rabies and distemper vaccines. By Sue Edwards
Also: Chatham Animal Rescue and Education

Sprott Youth Center hosts open house
[Jan. 31, 2006] The Sprott Christian Youth Center, located at 685 Old U.S. 1 in Moncure, is hosting an Open House and Fund-Raiser on Saturday, February 25, 2-5 p.m. Adults and children welcome. By Judy Hogan

Free Income Tax Service
[Jan. 24, 2006] It maybe hard to believe, but income tax time is upon us again. Beginning February 4th, a free income tax preparation service will be available. Designed to assist low to middle income people of all ages, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will provide computerized preparation of your Federal and North Carolina income tax returns. The service will be offered at two Chatham County locations.

Over 10,000 new homes planned for Chatham County
[Jan. 15, 2006] Chatham County is among the top 10 fastest growing counties in North Carolina, from 2000-2004. Chatham County’s population growth from 2000 to 2004 was 11.5 percent, as compared to a state growth rate of 6.14 percent. North Carolina estimates put Chatham’s 2005 population at 56,274, up from the 2004 estimate of 55,000. An analysis of currently approved planned developments shows that over 10,000 new homes are scheduled to be built in the county over the next ten years.

Event celebrates the history and heritage of North Carolina railroads
[Jan. 12, 2006] The North Carolina Railroad Museum (NCRM) invites the public to join us for an evening of railroading, a good dinner, and look at bit into the future. The NCRM will present a program of information to delight any railfan no matter their particular area of interest. Come and see what has been happening with railroads around our state during the past year, and have a look into the future through the eyes of our featured speaker.
Also: North Carolina Railroad Museum

Siler City Marine, new father volunteered for second Iraq tour
[Jan. 3, 2006] It was during his second tour of Iraq when a deployed Marine heard the first sounds coming from his newborn son. Through a satellite telephone, Siler City, N.C., native, Cpl. Enasio Alston, a multi-channel equipment operator and secondary radioman, heard Enasio Jr. for the first time just after his birth on Nov. 1. By Cpl. Ruben D Maestre

Aqua America subsidiary purchases Governors Club wastewater system
[Dec. 8, 2005] Aqua America, Inc. announced that its North Carolina subsidiary acquired the wastewater system serving the Governor's Club residential community on the outskirts of Chapel Hill. The purchase price is approximately $2.2 million.

Local Christmas parades this weekend
[Dec. 2, 2005] The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Christmas parade is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Saturday and last until around noon. The Hillsborough Christmas parade will start at 4 p.m. On Sunday, Pittsboro is sponsoring a Christmas parade starting at 3 p.m.