Bobby Gales & New Direction Bluegrass at Bynum Front Porch on December 22
Every year Bobby Gales brings his New Direction Bluegrass band back to his hometown for a very special Christmas concert. Join us at the historic Bynum General Store on December 22nd from 7:00 – 9:00 for this incredible evening. 950 Bynum Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Doors open at 6:00, showContinue Reading
Thrilled about free Zoom classes on avoiding tobacco
So thrilled that the Health Dept. is offering free Zoom classes on avoiding tobacco. Hope and expect that they will include vaping too. Please avail yourself of this opportunity. Meanwhile and during, add a $10 “How To Be A Happy Former Smoker” Amazon kindle or paperback if you can readContinue Reading
The buzz surrounding Disney’s Asteria
Chatham County, particularly the town of Pittsboro, finds itself on the brink of a significant transformation with the recent announcement of Disney’s plan to establish the Asteria residential community within the parameters of Chatham Park. I sat down with Eric Andrews of Realty World to see if he could shedContinue Reading
Join Some Pop-Up Caroling on December 18 & 19
After last Sunday’s storm literally rained on our parade, Chatham Community Church had a fantastic float but no place to float it. So thanks to some local community partners, we’re going to turn lemons into lemonade. We’ll be doing pop-up, flash-mob style caroling with our float and anyone and everyoneContinue Reading
Chatham Literacy is seeking volunteers to serve as instructors
Hello Chatham chatlisters! Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer experience? We got you covered! Chatham Literacy is seeking volunteers to serve as instructors (to adults 18+ years old) for: reading, writing and math; English for Speakers of Other Languages; Citizenship Preparation; Financial Literacy basics; and Spanish Literacy (would needContinue Reading
This week’s Chatham NC Sports Roundup summary – 12.13.23
Available on Youtube – youtube.com/watch?v=xVPQPpaxM5c Also on Facebook & Twitter Here’s a summary of Wednesday Chatham NC Sports Roundup. Asheebo Rojas and Gene Galin host the Chatham NC Sports Roundup weekly on Wednesdays. Asheebo covers high school wrestling and indoor track news. Basketball Roundup includes power rankings, scores, and highlights.Continue Reading
Chatham NC Sports Update – 12.6.23 Summary
Here’s a summary of Wednesday’s Chatham NC Sports Update You can watch or listen to the Update at Last week’s high school wrestling results: Jordan Matthews lost to Graham 30-39 and North Moore 24-54. Seaforth dominated, beating Northwood 62-2 and Southeast Alamance 84-0. Chatham Central lost to Bartley Yancey 21-48.Continue Reading
Jordan Matthews Choir at Rotary Stage in Siler City on December 11 at noon
At NOON on Monday Dec. 11th. The Rotary Stage is managed by the Arts Incubator and is located at the corner of N. Chatham Ave. and Second St. in Siler City. Everyone is welcome for a joyous Christmas based musical treat. We Rotarians are always happy to have these youngContinue Reading
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at New Salem Baptist Church at 6 pm
You’re invited to join us for our Candlelight Christmas Eve service on December 24th at 6:00 pm. Come fellowship and worship with us as we remember the REAL reason the Season! New Salem Church 5030 Old Graham Road Pittsboro, NC 27312 http://www.visitnewsalem.com From: New Salem ChurchSent: Thursday, December 7, 2023Continue Reading
Why do people from “the City” move into nice rural areas and proceed to ruin them?
It never ceases to amaze me how people from “the City” move into nice rural areas, like Pittsboro, and then proceed to ruin them. Consider this: “. . . residents will have access to big-city amenities with the charm of a small town.” That is what is commonly known asContinue Reading
Beautiful Christmas Cantata this Saturday and Sunday at Ebenezer UMC
Plan to join us at Ebenezer UMC for one of our Christmas Cantata performances this weekend, Saturday and Sunday at 5PM. Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall following the performances. The cantata, Love, written by Joel Raney, is packed with original Christmas carols, woven into styles ranging fromContinue Reading
Recommend Wally Oldham and MFW Solutions LLC Inc. welding company
I would like to recommend Wally Oldham and MFW Solutions LLC Inc. He has a welding company on Mt. Gillard Church road. He does machining, fabrication, welding and mechanical repair. The day that I went, draging my broken yard ornament, he stopped what he was doing and welded it backContinue Reading
Monthly Poetry Readings at The Plant on 2nd Wednesdays
Hello Chatham and Beyond, Join us for monthly poetry readings in the Fair Game tasting room at The Plant in Pittsboro on 2nd Wednesdays from 6-7pm. Six new poets each month. Wednesday, December 13th’s line up is: Doug Lorie Stephanie Terry Stephanie Eisner Lee Means Karen Howard Lyle Estill ComeContinue Reading
Unhappy with Chatham County’s leadership? Step up and run
Are you a disgusted Democrat? A repulsed Republican? A livid Libertarian? An upset Unaffiliated? Dislike what is going on in your Chatham County schools or your money that is taxed and then unwisely spent by the commissioners? Could the county (and county staff) be run more efficiently? If you thinkContinue Reading
Roadside clean up?
I was pulling out of my driveway this AM and noticed a bit of flashing red lights and traffic holdups down the road. At first I could NOT believe my eyes. I had to LOOK again. After complaining for the last 4 years about LACK of roadside garbage pickup onContinue Reading