Local/County

Most popular Chatham Journal video clips of second quarter 2008
[Jul. 23, 2008] One of the stated goals of the Chatham Journal newspaper is to become the premier digital news content provider in Chatham County, NC. We started shooting short video clips in January 2007 and have amassed over 210 Chatham Journal video clips available for viewing at YouTube. By Gene Galin

Red Cross has an urgent need for all blood types
[Jul. 12, 2008] While temperatures and fuel prices continue to rise this summer, the American Red Cross reports that the blood inventory levels are so low it is unable to sufficiently meet the demand of local hospitals. While there is a constant need for all blood types, donors with type O positive, O negative, A positive and A negative are asked to take an hour to donate right away.

Chatham Council on Aging provides seniors with rides
[Jun. 27, 2008] The Council on Aging provides approximately 21,000 rides each year for Chatham's elderly citizens. These include trips from all parts of the county to the two Senior Centers for wellness and nutrition programs, with stops during the week for grocery shopping and to pick up medicines. We also provide individual medical transportation to Chapel Hill, Durham, Sanford and other sites. By Angel Dennison

Pittsboro youth earns Eagle Scout award
[Jun. 23, 2008] Daniel Chegash, Jr. of Pittsboro earned his Eagle Scout rank and received his badge at an award presentation held at the UNC School of Government in Chapel Hill on June 15.

Chatham Links drives traffic to Chathamcentric web sites
[Jun. 16, 2008] Over the last year Chatham Links has channeled over 5,700 visitors to over 100 “Chathamcentric” web sites. Chatham resident Gene Galin created “Chatham Links” to be a community guide for Chatham County, NC that provides links to business, non-profit, and personal websites.
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Carolina Basketball Museum adds Saturday hours
[Jun. 14, 2008] The University of North Carolina Basketball Museum will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning on July 12, 2008. The museum, located on the first floor of the Ernie Williamson Athletics Center adjacent to the Smith Center, has attracted nearly 25,000 visitors since it opened in January.

Chatham Mills to hold Reunion June 14
[Jun. 6, 2008] Music, tours, a small exhibit and inexpensive gourmet lunches will be available to the public at a June 14 reunion for former Chatham Mills employees and their families. The reunion will be held from 12 Noon to 3 p.m. at 480 Hillsboro Street. By Cameron Barnett

Chatham County reports storm damage
[May 21, 2008] Chatham County had reports of storm damage, primarily due to hail and high winds, in various parts of the county late this afternoon and early evening. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

DOT holds local meetings for input on US 64 plan
[May 1, 2008] The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), in partnership with the towns of Cary, Apex, and Pittsboro; Wake and Chatham counties; and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), will hold two Community Workshops on the above study between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Most popular Chatham Journal video clips of first quarter 2008
[Apr. 7, 2008] One of the stated goals of the Chatham Journal newspaper is to become the premier digital news content provider in Chatham County, NC. We started shooting short video clips in January 2007 and have amassed over 130 Chatham Journal video clips available for viewing at YouTube. By Gene Galin

Chatham County man pleads guilty to tax evasion
[Apr. 2, 2008] A Pittsboro man pleaded guilty in Wake County Superior Court to tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Walter D. Martin, 38, of 79 Green Meadow Court, Pittsboro pleaded guilty on March 5, 2008 to one count of attempting to evade or defeat the North Carolina individual income tax.

Southwest Chatham water district offers 90% discount for early signup
[Apr. 1, 2008] Property owners with facilities located on roads that are in the first phase of Chatham County's Southwest Water District need to apply for county water service soon to take advantage of the 90% discount on the tap fee and to ensure that neighbors and businesses who need county water can get it.

Burning ban returns to Chatham and other counties
[Mar. 28, 2008] With the return of dry weather, low humidity and sporadic high winds, several brush fires were reported in the Triangle area yesterday. Given the hazardous situation, the NC Division of Forest Resources has once again issued a burning ban for 100 counties, effective at noon today.

Variety of scams targeting seniors on the increase
[Mar. 28, 2008] State and federal agencies have reported a variety of new fraud schemes across the state and nation aimed at getting money from seniors and other vulnerable citizens, said Angel Dennison, director of the Chatham County Council on Aging. At least one of these has showed up in Chatham County.