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Virtual Film Screening: Fannie Lou Hamer’s America
In recognition of Black History Month in February, Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of Fannie Lou Hamer’s America.
01/24/2023 8:46 AM
Wren Memorial Library's Friends of the Library
Wren Memorial Library in Siler City invites community members to join its Friends of the Library group.
01/23/2023 10:49 AM
Make Valentine’s Day Cards for Local Seniors
The Goldston Public Library will host Valentine’s Day card making sessions for seniors on February 2 and 9.
01/19/2023 8:57 PM
Chatham County Libraries Awarded Food Literacy Center Grant
Chatham County Public Libraries announces the award of a $17,000 Food Literacy Center grant from the State Library of NC.
01/18/2023 3:28 PM
January 17th Chatham County Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, January 17 at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, Pittsboro.
01/15/2023 11:06 AM
COVID-19 Cases Increase in Chatham County
Weekly cases of COVID-19 are trending up in Chatham County.
01/12/2023 12:29 PM
‘McMasters’ Will: The Scheme that Almost Freed Us’ by Calvin Dark
In recognition of Black History Month in February, Chatham Community Library will sponsor a lecture by Calvin Dark, a native of Siler City.
01/09/2023 2:43 PM
Chatham County Students Invited to Participate in Conservation Contests
The Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District invites students in grades 3 through 12 to participate in the 2023 conservation contests.
01/05/2023 2:35 PM
Western Intake Partnership Hosts Open House for Jordan Lake Water Supply Project
The Western Intake Partnership will host a open house for the Jordan Lake Water Supply Project on January 10 at the Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro.
01/03/2023 12:25 PM
Chatham County Seeks Applicants for Planning Board Vacancies
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for multiple vacant seats on the Planning Board.
12/22/2022 3:23 PM
Chatham County Property Listing Forms Must be Submitted in January
Personal and business property as of January 1, 2023, must be listed with the Chatham County Tax Office no later than January 31.
12/22/2022 11:17 AM
Virtual Film Screening: Uphill All the Way
In recognition of Mental Wellness Month in January, Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of Uphill All the Way.
12/21/2022 9:13 AM
Chatham County Recognizes 2022 Employees of the Year
Michael Daniels and Lucian Stewart recognized as Chatham County’s 2022 Employees of the Year.
12/20/2022 2:50 PM
Chatham County Commissioners Approve 2024-30 Capital Improvement Program
On December 19, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Capital Improvement Program covering fiscal years 2024-30.
12/20/2022 2:49 PM
Information for December 19th Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Commissioners Work Session will begin at 1:00 pm. The Regular Session will begin at 6:00 pm.
12/16/2022 3:26 PM
Chatham County Public Libraries to Host Winter Reading BINGO Challenge
Children and teens are invited to participate in the Winter Reading BINGO Challenge from January 3 through February 11.
12/14/2022 2:39 PM
Emergency Management Receives $25,000 Duke Energy Foundation Grant
The $25,000 Emergency Preparedness & Storm Resiliency Grant is for the purchase of a Utility Terrain Vehicle.
12/09/2022 2:02 PM
Chatham County’s 2022 Leadership Academy Class Graduates
Chatham County honored 23 graduates of the 2022 Leadership Academy on December 7, 2022.
12/08/2022 11:54 AM
Chatham Public Health Department Earns Re-Accreditation with Honors
The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) received word that it was awarded re-accreditation with honors from the NC Local Health Department Accreditation program.
12/05/2022 12:00 PM
Information for December 5th Chatham County Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on December 5 at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse in Pittsboro.
12/02/2022 10:09 AM