Local/County

Ten most popular web sites in Chatham County, NC
[Apr. 19, 2007] An alexa.com web traffic analysis shows that the Chatham Journal newspaper web site is the most visited Chatham County web site. Below is the complete list of top ten.

99 things we love about Chatham County
[Feb. 24, 2007] We asked Chatham Journal readers and members of the Chatham Chatlist to submit their short list of what they love about Chatham County. Here’s a compilation of what they sent it. The items are in no particular order. By Things V. Love

UNC to dedicate George Moses Horton Residence Hall to honor slave and poet
[Feb. 10, 2007] The university and greater communities are invited to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s dedication on Monday (Feb. 12) of George Moses Horton Residence Hall, formerly Hinton James North, now named for a slave and poet from Chatham County.

Council on Aging seeks home delivered meal drivers
[Jan. 29, 2007] The Chatham County Council on Aging is in need of volunteers to deliver meals to homebound older adults. They currently have openings for delivery drivers in Pittsboro and Siler City. By Dianne McLaughlin

Free income tax service
[Jan. 18, 2007] A new year brings with it Income Tax time. To help make your preparation and filing as easy as possible and FREE, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is back in Chatham County.

Chatham County resource directory
[Jan. 8, 2007] The United Way of Chatham County distributes a resource directory listing over 100 human service agencies that serve Chatham County, NC. Please feel free to contact the United Way of Chatham County office for more information or to pick up a hard-copy of the resource directory.

Vanderbeck, Totten, Russell and McManus win in Chatham Elections
[Nov. 8, 2006] With all precints reporting, Democrat Tom Vanderbeck beat Republican Karl Ernst in the District 4 commissioners' race 9,770 to 7,332. The winners in the school board races were Kathie Russell, Gerald Totten and Deb McManus. Chatham voters rejected district voting 9,295 to 7,736.

The Best of Chatham County
[Sep. 15, 2006] Congratulations to this year's winners and honorable mentions. Thank you to everyone for taking the time to vote. More than 400 people took the time to fill out Chatham Journal’s 2006 Best of Chatham ballot. Most chose to fill out the online version.

20 fun things to do in Chatham
[Aug. 5, 2006] Looking for something fun to this this summer and fall in Chatham County? We've assembled a list of 20 things you may want to try.

United Way of Chatham County reconsiders funding decision
[Aug. 1, 2006] On July 27, 2006, the Board of Directors of the United Way of Chatham County gave the Hispanic Liaison an extended period of time to become eligible for United Way grant funds in this year’s funding cycle. “This is an unprecedented action by our Board to provide a second opportunity to qualify for funds,” said United Way Director Dina Reynolds.

Rocky River Baptist to celebrate 250th anniversary
[Jul. 31, 2006] When Rocky River Baptist Church met for the first time in 1756, its members were subjects of the British Crown, living in a slowly-developing colonial frontier, still two decades from American independence. Later this month some descendants of early church families and plenty of others will celebrate the church's 250th anniversary. By William S. "Chip" Pate, Jr.

Rescued bald eagle to be released on Jordan Lake
[Jul. 19, 2006] At last the eagle that came to Piedmont Wildlife Center on June 6th, having been rescued from Jordan Lake as it struggled with a large catfish, is ready for release. A fisherman on the lake observed the bird struggling in the water and called for help. By Cheryl Hoggard
Also: Piedmont Wildlife Center

New Hope Valley Railway sizzles in the summer
[Jul. 14, 2006] The New Hope Valley Railway operates right through the weather, regardless of what nature does. Join the railway on the next Ride Day, Sunday, 6 August 2006, and catch the breeze as you ride through the shady woods in open excursion cars. The cars have roofs to keep out any rain and the occasional acorn dropped by some squirrel from above, and sides to keep all safe, but the usual window areas are open to the cooling breezes, allowing blissful relaxation while watching the trees go by in comfort.
Also: New Hope Valley Railway

Palmer to help build Pittsboro golf subdivision
[Jul. 13, 2006] Toll Brothers, Inc., a national development firm, recently announced it will partner with Palmer Course Design Company to build an 18-hole golf course at River Oaks, a planned golf community in Pittsboro. The Palmer Company is owned by professional golfer and Wake Forest alumnus Arnold Palmer.