Local/County

Chatham Toys For Tots
[Nov. 15, 2007] Help Toys For Tots give Chatham County children a happy holiday! The following merchants will be accepting new, unwrapped toys through December 16th. By Cindy Brudvik Davis

American Red Cross responds to tragic fire in Siler city
[Nov. 14, 2007] The Orange County and Triangle Area Red Cross Chapters responded to the tragic fire at Brook Wood Apartments located in Siler City on Monday, November 5, 2007, providing emergency assistance in the form of food, new clothing, counseling and shelter for those affected. Members of the community who wish to help can make a tax-deductible donation to the American Red Cross.
Also: Triangle Area American Red Cross

Three Pittsboro teens killed in wreck
[Nov. 4, 2007] Three teens died Sunday when their car veered out of control and struck a rock and trees in Pittsboro. The crash happened shortly after 11 a.m. on Fire Tower Road, about a half-mile north of Pittsboro.

Land Transfer Tax poll cross-tabulation findings
[Sep. 28, 2007] Here are the cross-tabulation findings of the Chatham County Land Transfer Tax poll.

Carnivore Preservation Trust welcomes their newest rescued tiger
[Sep. 26, 2007] Carnivore Preservation Trust (CPT) announced today that they have welcoming their newest rescued tiger. Vincent (formerly known as Tony) resided at a privately owned zoo in North Carolina that recently closed. CPT animal keepers moved Vincent from the zoo to CPT this morning.

Chatham Habitat for Humanity dedicates homes
[Sep. 25, 2007] The public is invited to join in two celebrations this weekend as Chatham Habitat for Humanity dedicates homes to families in Pittsboro and Siler City. "Attending just one Habitat home dedication and seeing the joy and appreciation of hardworking people moving from substandard housing into their very own home is a very moving experience," said Habitat volunteer and former County Commissioner Betty Wilson.

CORA Food Pantry moves to new quarters
[Sep. 25, 2007] The Chatham Outreach Alliance (CORA) Food Pantry will relocate to the former Chatham County Mental Health office building at 73 Camp Drive in the Chatham County office complex on September 29th and begin serving clients from its new location on Monday, October 1st. Until that time, clients should continue to visit the existing CORA location on Camp Drive.

2007 Best of Chatham
[Sep. 18, 2007] Congratulations to this year's winners and honorable mentions. And thank you to everyone for taking the time to vote. More than 500 people took the time to fill out Chatham Journal’s 2007 Best of Chatham ballot. This year 95% of voters filled out the online version.

“Kits for Kids” campaign is a success
[Sep. 13, 2007] Due to the tremendous response from local businesses, churches and community members, this year’s “Kids for Kids” school supply drive was a big success. The drive, which was coordinated by the United Way of Chatham County, began on July 23 and collected over 300 backpacks, notebooks, binders, paper, pencils, crayons and other supplies.

Friends of Pittsboro Library reach $200,000 fundraising milestone
[Aug. 8, 2007] As of June 2007, the Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library have reached their first fundraising milestone, $200,000, pledged to the County for enhancing furnishings, collections, and technology for the new Chatham Community Library. By Margaret Tiano
Also: Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library

Former Chatham judge to advise lacrosse committee
[Jul. 19, 2007] A former Superior Court judge will serve as counsel to Durham's committee investigating the Durham Police Department's role in the Duke lacrosse case. Wade Barber, 63, is a Pittsboro lawyer who served as the senior resident Superior Court Judge in Chatham and Orange counties from 1998 to 2006.

Player from Siler City collects $1 million in "Sizzlin' Millionaire Raffle"
[Jul. 8, 2007] So far the North Carolina Lottery has handed out three big checks to “Sizzlin’ Millionaire Raffle” top prize winners. Two players who purchased just one ticket each have claimed their prizes of $1 million each. Jenna Davis of Siler City and Allison Welch of Mebane were the first to visit the lottery’s headquarters to collect their $1 million prizes following Wednesday’s drawing.

Chatham United Way announces non-profit allocations
[Jun. 2, 2007] The United Way of Chatham County Board of Directors has approved $322,000 in allocations to support 42 local service programs administered by 22 human service agencies that provide service to the residents of Chatham County. This is the largest annual allocation in the history of the United Way of Chatham County.

LEED Conference adds to ‘greening’ of CCCC in Chatham
[May 31, 2007] The Chatham County Campus of Central Carolina Community College is rapidly getting “greener” – and it has nothing to do with the color of the grass. The campus is big on community sustainability – “green” living. It offers several programs that educate people on how to live in harmony with the environment, leaving a small footprint on nature while building a better life and world through sustainable agriculture, biofuels and “green” construction. By Katherine McDonald