Local/County

Barnes and Cross file for reelection
[Feb. 12, 2008] Incumbents Patrick Barnes and Mike Cross filed Monday for the Chatham County commission races in District one and two. Armentha Davis is a challenger in District two. Treva Seagroves filed for Register of Deed, a position formally held by Reba Thomas. Gene Galin filed for the Board of Education District 2 race.

Black History Month and Human Relations Month events scheduled
[Feb. 8, 2008] Several events in honor of Black History Month and Human Relations Month are scheduled in Chatham County and the surrounding areas, according to Esther Coleman, director of the Chatham County Office of Human Relations.

Six area martial artists receive black belt ranks
[Jan. 25, 2008] Six martial artists from Chatham and Randolph counties received black belt ranks on Dec. 15, when South Eastern Karate held its winter promotion tests.

Tax Assistance Project seeks volunteers
[Jan. 25, 2008] Did you know that every year eligible low income taxpayers in North Carolina lose over $100 million of their own money because they do not claim money due back to them through the Earned Income Tax Credit? Some working families lose even more money because they pay high fees for tax preparation services and short-term, high-interest, refund anticipation loans. By Debra Herndon

Pittsboro PTA Thrift shop moves to new location
[Jan. 25, 2008] The PTA Thrift Shop in Pittsboro has moved to a new location and is open for business. The new location is 400 East Street (hwy 64). They moved into the Sears building over the New Year's holiday. By Kathy Cockman

Chatham's Toys for Tots effort distributes 1800 toys
[Jan. 25, 2008] Toys For Tots distributed over 1800 toys to Chatham County children before Christmas! By Cindy Brudvik Davis

Magic kicks off "Third Sundays @ Rocky River"
[Jan. 19, 2008] Magic with a message kicks off "Third Sundays @ Rocky River," a new monthly series offering an evening of entertainment that also builds faith and fellowship. By Chip Pate

Snow falls in Chatham County
[Jan. 19, 2008] The first snow of the year hits central North Carolina. Gene Galin does a video report from his backyard in Chatham County.

Chatham Journal's 2007 top 75 video clips
[Jan. 17, 2008] Chatham Journal began recording events in and around Chatham County, NC in 2007. Here is a list of the 75 most popular video clips from last year.

NAACP breakfast to honor Dr. King
[Jan. 15, 2008] The Western Chatham branch of the NAACP will honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the annual MLK Breakfast, Saturday, January 19th at 8am at Holy Trinity United Holy Church in Siler City. By Margie Ellison - Western Chatham NAACP Education Chair

Triangle Land Conservancy protects 125 more acres at White Pines
[Jan. 3, 2008] Three conservation projects completed in late-December 2007 and encompassing 125 acres along the Rocky River will enhance water quality and wildlife habitat at White Pines, the most significant natural area in the Triangle region. By Doug Nicholas

Ban on open burning applies to luminaries
[Dec. 7, 2007] State forestry officials are reminding North Carolina residents this holiday season that the ban on open burning prohibits the use of open flame such as luminarias beyond 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. Whether it’s legal to burn luminarias within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling is up to the local fire marshal. Luminarias are a popular holiday tradition that typically involves placing a lighted candle inside a paper bag.

Three injured in burglary at retirement community
[Dec. 5, 2007] Three elderly women were injured in a Wednesday morning burglary at the Galloway Ridge at Fearrington retirement community in Chatham County, NC. The victims are Rebecca Fisher, 77, Mary Corcoren, 82, and Margaret Murta, 92. The youngest and oldest victims are sisters.
Also: Galloway Ridge

CCCC will offer biofuels degree program
[Nov. 29, 2007] In North Carolina, biofuels education has a simple formula: CCCC. That stands for Central Carolina Community College, a state leader in training workers for the burgeoning biofuels industry. At its September 2007 meeting, the North Carolina Community College Systems Board of Trustees acknowledged this leadership by granting the college the distinction of becoming the first in the state to offer a biofuels associate degree program.