2021 marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of Chatham County. In celebration, Chatham County has created a year-long celebration called Chatham 250 to highlight the history and culture of Chatham.
While the year 2020 was challenging for Chatham County, 2021 is set to be a year of hope, celebration and inspiration as the Chatham community celebrates its 250th birthday. In order to make the most of this special occasion, Chatham County will host several events throughout the course of the year that people of all ages and backgrounds will be able to take part in and enjoy.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Valentine’s Day is shaping up to look a little different in 2021. Whether you decide to spend the day with a significant other, a few friends or your family, here are a few local ideas around Pittsboro to stir up love in a safe and socially-distanced way.
Due to the pandemic, art teachers from Chatham County Schools came together to create the Chatham County Schools Winter Arts Festival. The show highlights work from Bennett School, Bonlee School, Chatham Central High School, Chatham Grove Elementary, Horton Middle School, J.S. Waters School, Jordan-Matthews High School, Margaret B. Pollard Middle School, Moncure School, North Chatham Elementary, Northwood High School, Perry Harrison Elementary, Pittsboro Elementary, Siler City Elementary and Silk Hope School.
Politicians can often be seen as untouchable; separate from ordinary citizens. Even the most down-to-earth are still either heralded by their supporters or mocked by their detractors; it’s easy to forget that many of them, even the millionaire campaigners, are real people with lives outside of politics.
On Oct. 28, Chatham County Manager Dan LaMontagne reported that the county government computer system had been rendered inoperable by a cyber attack.
Staff Writer July Two tells the mystery of the Devil’s Tramping Ground found in Chatham County.
