Nice write up on George Moses Horton

Approximately 67 years before the end of the American Civil War, George Moses Horton was born. He grew up a slave to the Horton family in North Carolina. While working on the tobacco plantation, his mind freely traversed the world of verse and rhyme. Using old hymnals, he taught himselfContinue Reading

Why are Chatham County taxpayers shouldering .6 M for a Chatham Park school?

Chatham County Commissioners Approve 2024-30 Capital Improvement Program Why are the taxpayers shouldering 47.6 M to build a new elementary school in Chatham Park.  Why are the developers not paying for this?  Can someone explain this.  Fed up with the ever increasing property taxes while developers get rich. And really,Continue Reading

New Salem Church in Pittsboro holding Christian Music Worship Night on December 17 at 7pm

Hello everyone and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.  New Salem Church in Pittsboro is holding a Christian Music Worship Night event December 17th at 7PM.  The praise band will be performing Christian themed traditional, contemporary, and Christmas songs to get into the Christmas spirit.  To attend, simplyContinue Reading

Children’s Business Fair on November 12

The Chatham Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us us at the Children’s Business Fair!Date:  Saturday, November 12th, 2022Time:  1pm – 4pmLocation:  The Mosaic at Chatham Park, Pittsboro Come support and encourage these young entrepreneurs as they launch their own startup business! Click here for more information:  https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/pittsboro-ncFeel freeContinue Reading

CORA needs plastic bags

Hi Everyone, CORA’s lines remain long, and we need your help!  Last month we served nearly 1,200 families. Please recycle your grocery bags by donating them to CORA. You can drop them off at 40 Camp Drive Monday through Friday between 9 am – 3 pm. Thanks so much! RebeccaContinue Reading