Chatham reports 3 likely flu cases
As of Monday morning, three probable cases of the H1N1 flu virus had been reported in Chatham County. Confirmation of the test results will not be available until later this week.
Excursion train hit by car
On the first Sunday of most months, hundreds come to this small town, about half an hour southwest of Raleigh, to get a close look at old trains.
Even prepared UNC-TV viewers without signal
Since digital conversion was completed on Friday, June 12, some local UNC-TV viewers have still had problems picking up the public television channels, even with the requisite digital televisions and converter boxes.
Chatham hires a 'green' coordinator
Chatham County has hired its first director of Sustainable Communities Development to oversee several major county functions.
Chatham County deputies find pot plants
Chatham County sheriff's deputies found 56 marijuana plants in the southwestern part of the county last week, the department announced Tuesday.
Man drowns at Jordan Lake
A young man drowned Monday at a popular Jordan Lake swimming area.
Teen drowns at Jordan Lake
The young man was swimming with a friend about 100 feet off Seaforth Beach when he went under about 12:15 p.m., officials said.
Cary, Chatham will try to cooperate
Cary Town Council and Chatham County commissioners are pledging to work together after meeting last week.
Dropped-off serval strains trust's resources
Carnivore Preservation Trust, a nonprofit that houses about 80 tigers, ocelots and other animals in Chatham County, has already begun nursing the wild cat back to health.
Chatham approves liquor by drink
Chatham voters approved liquor by the drink Tuesday by a nearly two-to-one margin, bringing the county's alcohol laws into line with its Triangle neighbors.
60.32-cent tax rate posed for Chatham
Chatham County Manager Charlie Horne recommended an $81 million budget Monday with a tax rate of 60.32cents per $100 of assessed property value.
Chatham manager recommends $81 million budget
Chatham County Manager Charlie Horne recommended an $81 million budget today with a tax rate of 60.32 cents per $100 of assessed property value to help offset this year’s revaluation.
Liquor by the drink before voters in Chatham County
Voters will decide Tuesday whether Chatham County will allow the sale of liquor by the drink in restaurants and bars.
Workshops offer a look at U.S. 64 plans
The state Department of Transportation will hold two community workshops on its plans to improve traffic flow along U.S. 64 between Cary and Pittsboro.
Farmers markets seek wider niche
Supporters of new farmers markets say that a fat, just-picked tomato or a basil plant in the kitchen window might be just the thing for the cash-strapped and fast-food weary.
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