Local/County

Clyde Critter at Kiwanis Park in Pittsboro
[Sep. 9, 2009] The Town of Pittsboro Kiwanis Park is now host to a unique play-sculpture by Clyde Jones of Bynum, NC. By Paul Horne
Also: Pittsboro Parks Blog

Pittsboro Library book sale is this week
[Sep. 9, 2009] The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library is holding its fall book sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 10, 11, 12 from 10 am to 7 pm each
day. By Andrea Stark

Pittsboro-Chapel Hill bus route costs $352, 712 and launches August 24
[Aug. 14, 2009] Residents of Pittsboro and northeastern Chatham County will soon have a new weekday transit option to and from Chapel Hill. Starting August 24, Chapel Hill Transit (CHT) expands its express bus service to provide weekday service between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill, along US 15-501.

Lee County Stars take center stage for students
[Aug. 13, 2009] Lee County celebrities will strap on their dancing shoes as Communities in Schools of Lee County and Wyeth host “Dancing with the Lee County Stars” at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center on August 21, 2009. Like the ABC hit show, couples comprised of one local star and one professional dancer will perform a choreographed routine and the audience will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite.

Professional builders take up hammers for Chatham Habitat
[Aug. 7, 2009] When Pulte Homes of Raleigh rallied its employees and vendors to volunteer their time to help build homes for needy families in early July via Chatham Habitat for Humanity, approximately 50 people signed up. Unfazed by temperatures soaring into the 90s, the experienced crew installed tar paper on the roofs, built porches, framed walls, installed roofing shingles, and performed a variety of other tasks on five houses currently under construction in the cozy Chatham Oak community.

Chatham Water Safety Committee seeks citizen input
[Aug. 5, 2009] Concerned with two drownings in 2008 and four thus far in 2009, the Chatham County Jordan Lake Water Safety Committee is looking into reviving the group with new members, fresh ideas and updated action plans for the public use of Jordan Lake.

Chatham County Council on Aging seeks home meal delivery volunteers to meet record demand
[Jul. 21, 2009] The Chatham County Council on Aging relies on a committed group of volunteers to serve and deliver an estimated 41,000 nutritious meals to older adults this year. Due to record-high demand, the Council needs 20 to 25 additional volunteers and back-up volunteers to deliver meals to older adults who are home-bound or are unable to prepare their own meals.

Chatham Commissioners to hold public hearing about increasing impact fees
[Jul. 21, 2009] The Chatham County Board of Commissioners received the results of a new study from a professional consultant to update the county’s 1996 education impact fee study. A public hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 21 at 6 pm in Pittsboro.
Also: Official Chatham County, NC

Carnivore Preservation Trust grieves death of Romeo tiger
[Jul. 14, 2009] Carnivore Preservation Trust (CPT) announced that Romeo tiger passed away at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Romeo’s health had been declining for a couple of months as a result of a progressive neurological disease, making it increasingly difficult to control his hind legs. For his comfort, he was removed from the tour route two weeks ago. Romeo’s condition took a marked downturn last week, prompting Curator of Animals, Kathryn Bertok, and Veterinarian, Dr. Angela Lassiter, to schedule him for euthanasia.

Pittsboro's historic Community House gets a facelift
[Jun. 21, 2009] If you’ve traveled down Thompson Street lately you’ve probably noticed the flurry of activity at the Community House. First, period arts and crafts lighting has been installed to match the 1930’s era in which the house was constructed. The existing ceiling fans have been patinated and their shades have been replaced to more closely match the new chandeliers. By Paul Horne
Also: Pittsboro Parks Blog

Pittsboro-Siler City Visitors Bureau wins marketing awards
[Jun. 16, 2009] The Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau has won four destination marketing awards, including the Gold Award for its interactive visitor brochure; the Platinum Award for its electronic newsletter, Tourism ChitCHAT; and two Innovation in Tourism Awards from the Destination Marketing Association of North Carolina (DMANC).

Chatham County libraries launch summer reading program for young people
[Jun. 15, 2009] The Chatham County Public Library is providing young readers a great way to have fun and express their creativity through activities and events offered through the three libraries. The theme is “Be Creative @ Your Library,” a summer series that will encourage kids to explore the worlds of music, dance, art, books, and more.

Bake sale fundraiser for West Chatham Food Pantry
[Jun. 11, 2009] The Siler City Merchant's Association, NC Arts Incubator, and the Siler City Farmers Market are joining together to co-sponsor a bake sale on Friday, June 19, in conjunction with the 3rd Friday Art Walk and Birch Alley Art Show. All proceeds from this bake sale will go to West Chatham Food Pantry to help fund additional need created by children not having school lunches during the summer. By Denise Dunn

Three confirmed cases of swine flu in Chatham County
[Jun. 10, 2009] As of Wednesday, June 10th, 2009, there are three confirmed cases of swine flu (also known as H1N1) in Chatham County. Of the three cases, two are students at Horton Middle School and one is a preschool aged child who is kept at home. All three were isolated at home after seeking medical care and are recuperating.