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Chatham Habitat Home Stores: Getting their acts together[Jun. 16, 2005] For the past two years, patrons of Chatham Habitat for Humanity's Home Stores have had to do a bit of traveling. The "Original" Home Store has been doing business at 467 West Street in Pittsboro, where its aisles have been crammed with household goods, furniture, and appliances. Meanwhile, " Home Store Too", which opened in 2003, has been selling building supplies, light fixtures, hardware, and plumbing fixtures at its rented quarters on Salisbury Street.
By Ruth Leopold 
Fearrington women receive awards for volunteer work[Jun. 16, 2005] Fearrington village residents Amelia Carew and Suzanne North have been honored for their volunteer efforts by UNC Hospitals and the Duke Heart Center. Amelia received the 2005 Elaine M. Hill Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service from UNC Hospitals, and the Duke Heart Center named Suzanne as "Volunteer of the Year."
Going to the US Open? Be aware of road work.[Jun. 12, 2005] As the U.S. Open approaches, the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is working to ensure that motorists are safe during their travels. When planning your trip, be aware of work zones in the following areas from Monday, June 13 through Monday, June 20.
Chatham names new United Way director[Jun. 7, 2005] Dina Reynolds, former development director of the Chatham County Council on Aging, has been named executive director of the United Way of Chatham County. Reynolds replaces former director Jody Minor, now director of the Mediation Network of North Carolina.
New veterans' memorial dedicated in Goldston[Jun. 1, 2005] The Goldston Veterans’ Memorial dedication took place on Memorial Day with approximately 800 people – including more than 300 veterans – in attendance. The Goldston Veterans Memorial Committee raised $42,000 to erect the monument.
Good news about never-ending road project?[May 29, 2005] The work to widen Highway 15-501 in Orange and Chatham counties is well into its fourth year. Officials with the N.C. Department of Transportation have some good news. They say the project may be finished by late August, opening four lanes of highway along the busy corridor. The contractor is even more optimistic, saying work may be finished by August 1.
YMCA branch coming to Pittsboro[May 18, 2005] The Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA plans to open a Pittsboro facility in the East Street building that houses the Pitt Stop Cafe. The 3,500-square-foot fitness center and community development office should open by July 1
Tractor-trailer carrying chickens overturned near Siler City[May 10, 2005] A tractor-trailer carrying chickens overturned near Siler City Tuesday morning scattering crates and chickens across the road. A wreck Tuesday morning scattered chicken crates and chickens along the roadside near U.S. 421 and Elmer Moore Road.
National Guard helicopter crashes in Chatham[May 6, 2005] The two-seat AH-64 Apache helicopter was on a routine training mission when it failed to return to RDU, said Sgt. Brian Christiansen, spokesman for the North Carolina National Guard. The National Guard lost communications with the plane about 8 p.m. The AH-64A Apache attack helicopter went down near Buckhorn Dam on the Cape Fear River on the Chatham-Lee county line with its two-man crew at about 8:30 p.m.
Chatham Outstanding Volunteer awards call for nominations[May 3, 2005] Do you know any volunteer champions? Help us put their superstar volunteer services in the spotlight! It's time to nominate your special team players for local and statewide honors as part of the 2005 Chatham County and NC Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service Program. Nominations Due May 10, 2005
Man dies in Chatham County accident[May 3, 2005] Authorities are investigating a deadly overnight accident in Chatham County. Officers said a car traveling north on U.S. 421 near Elmer Moore Road crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a southbound tractor-trailer. According to police, David Way, 31, of Fayetteville, was killed instantly.
Medicaid and local taxes[May 2, 2005] North Carolina counties are required to contribute to the cost of Medicaid, adding to the local tax burden. Here's how much Triangle counties expect to spend this year and the estimated effect on the county property tax rate (per $100 of assessed value).
Tiger cubs heading to new home[May 2, 2005] Two tiger cubs found near the Gaston and Cleveland county line in January will arrive Tuesday at their new home in Pittsboro, a 55-acre preserve operated by the nonprofit Carnivore Preservation Trust.
Randolph Telephone to interrupt service in Bennett area[Apr. 12, 2005] Beginning at 10:00pm on Tuesday, April 12th, Randolph Telephone Company will be interrupting telephone service to customers in the Bennett area. This interruption is to perform routine maintenance on the phone system. Service will be restored by 7:00am on Wednesday morning, April 13th.
Ministry launches academy in Siler City for teens with challenges[Mar. 29, 2005] A ministry of Hico Baptist Church in Graham has started a year-round boarding school in Siler City for teens ages 12 to 18 who are homeless, pregnant or at risk of getting into trouble. Opened in November, Grace Haven Academy aims to raise $250,000 to renovate an existing building and add new buildings at a 50-acre site just outside town on Crestmont Drive that formerly housed a Christian summer camp, says Tony Honeycutt, the school's founder and director.
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