Chatham County

Duke Energy Assesses 1700-Acre Chatham Co. Tract For Business Potential

Catherine Brand — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:38:36 +0000

A large parcel of undeveloped land near Siler City has been chosen by Duke Energy to take part in the utility's Site Readiness Program. The utility selected a total of 17 sites in the Carolinas, ten of which are in North Carolina. Duke Energy's Jeff Brooks says the 1700-acre Chatham County tract will be assessed for its potential to lure large industry and manufacturing to the area and calls it a "win-win" for everyone.

Chatham County Celebrates New Justice Center

Jeff Tiberii — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:10:00 +0000

Chatham County's new Justice Center is open for business.

The new justice center has four courtrooms, and significantly more office space than the previous, historic courthouse in Pittsboro. Plans to move out of that building started 13 years ago, but a fire in 2010 threatened its future. David Hughes is the Public Works Director in Chatham county. He says the 130-year-old building has been preserved.

Chatham County Seeks Input on 9/11 Memorial

Isaac-Davy Aronson — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:33:00 +0000

Officials in Chatham County are welcoming public input on a proposed site for a 9/11 memorial. The centerpiece will be a small part of the World Trade Center donated by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Citizens can weigh in at the Board of Commissioners meeting tonight in Pittsboro. Debra Henzey is the director of communications for Chatham County. She says one possible site is in the center of town.

Southern Food Magazine Looks to NC

Leoneda Inge — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:00:00 +0000

There’s a new food magazine on store shelves focusing on food culture of the South. Food from North Carolina is featured this month.

Chatham Schools Promote Physical Activity

Catherine Brand — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Chatham County schools are trying to get kids to be more active through 'Eat Smart Move More' grants. The goal of the project is to encourage schools and teachers to integrate physical activity into the curriculum no matter what the discipline. Holly Coleman is with the Chatham County Health Department:

Chatham County Line on Last Motel

Eric Hodge — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:21:00 +0000

Be sure to tune in Christmas night at 6 for a special edition of the program Last Motel when host Eric Hodge and will be joined by the band Chatham County Line. They're a bluegrass-inspired band that has spent the last couple weeks criss-crossing North Carolina and Georgia with a holiday concert series.

Chatham County Courthouse Bid Approved

WUNC News — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Chatham County Commissioners have accepted a bid to rebuild the historic courthouse in downtown Pittsboro. The courthouse was damaged by a fire in March of last year. The project will cost 4.4 million dollars. Project manager Brian Stevens says the courthouse will maintain its historic charm and character.

NC Construction Sluggish

Leoneda Inge — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:00:00 +0000

A good, long-term construction job is still hard to come by in North Carolina. That wasn’t the case just a few years ago when the industry was growing as fast as the state’s population. Today – a lot of the projects in motion are moving ahead with bond money or private funding approved before the economic downturn. One construction site that has put many people back to work is in Chatham County.

Chatham County Scales Back Green Building Requirements

Will Michaels — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:45:00 +0000

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners has votedto ease energy efficiency regulations for new and renovated county buildings. The decision repeals a policy that required any county construction projects of 20,000 square feet or more to include certification from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Commissioners say the new policy will save money by allowing for more ways to design the county's new judicial facility. Chatham County manager Charlie Horne believes the county can maintain a high standard of energy efficient buildings without having LEED certification.