Local/County

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.

UNC Board of Trustees honors Chatham native Joe Hackney
[Nov. 26, 2007] The UNC Board of Trustees on Wednesday presented four alumni with the William Richardson Davie Award, the board’s highest honor. Chancellor James Moeser and the trustees honored the following recipients at a Carolina Inn dinner: Rep. Joe Hackney of Chapel Hill; Mike Overlock of Greenwich, Conn.; Ken Thompson of Charlotte; and Patricia Timmons-Goodson of Fayetteville.

Pittsboro Relay for Life seeks volunteers
[Nov. 24, 2007] The planning is about to begin for the 7th Annual Pittsboro Relay For Life to be held May 16th and 17th at Northwood High School. For the 3rd year in a row Chatham County has been #1 in the nation in per capita money raised for population category 50,000-59,999. This has been achieved with hard work and dedication of Chatham County citizens who are determined to fight back in the battle against cancer. By Suzanne Clark

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.