Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 4. She discussed the latest on the county’s budget, including the commissioners desire to see more money allocated for Chatham County Schools. She talked about the long-term prospects of the county commissioners making up for funding gaps from the state level, and more. She also discussed the county’s new Heat Action Plan, which could result in the county issuing alerts and recommendations this summer. She also discussed Pittsboro’s recent Pride celebration, and more.
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Multiple COVID-19 Cases Reported From Chatham County Funeral ServiceMultiple people who attended a memorial gathering and funeral service in Chatham County have tested positive for COVID-19. The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) received notice that multiple people who attended amemorial gathering on Saturday, July 25 at Bonlee Recreational Park and a funeral service at Emmaus Baptist Church in Pittsboro Monday, July 27 […]Employees at 5 North Carolina Food Processors Have COVID-19Five food processing facilities in the state are each experiencing multiple cases of COVID-19 among employees, North Carolina health officials said Tuesday. A news release from state health and agriculture officials said there are outbreaks of two or more positive cases in food processing facilities in Bladen, Chatham, Duplin, Lee and Robeson counties. The release […]Chatham County Records First COVID-19-Related DeathA Chatham County resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. A release from the county’s health department on Tuesday said the individual was a resident at The Laurels of Chatham nursing facility, which has become a hotspot for coronavirus cases. More than 50 individuals recently tested positive for the virus at the facility following […]Test Results Reveal 51 Additional COVID-19 Cases at Chatham County Senior Care FacilityHealth officials announced on Sunday that an additional 51 individuals at The Laurels of Chatham nursing home have tested positive for COVID-19. Six people associated with the facility tested positive for coronavirus earlier in the week. The senior care facility previously said it had “been a source of numerous positive cases of coronavirus in the […]Chatham County Senior Care Facility Reports 4 COVID-19 CasesFour cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in The Laurels of Chatham. In a release on Thursday, the Chatham County Public Health Department said it has been working with the nursing facility to identify and test and residents or staff members who were in close contact with those who tested positive or showed symptoms […]North Carolina Crosses 1,000 Positive COVID-19 CasesNorth Carolina has more than 1,000 positive COVID-19 cases reported, according to the state’s Department of Health and Human Services. The department updated its totals on Sunday morning, reporting 1,040 positive cases of the novel coronavirus across the state. Approximately 18,945 tests have been completed and four North Carolinians have died as a result of […]Chatham County Declares State of Emergency Following 2 New COVID-19 CasesChatham County health officials received two new positive tests for the novel coronavirus called COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to three cases. Shortly after, the county declared a state of emergency. A release from the county said the Chatham County Public Health Department was notified of the positive tests by the North Carolina […]What Local Events Are Being Canceled Over Coronavirus Concerns?This post will continue to be updated regarding any cancellations or postponements of events in the Orange and Chatham county communities from concerns of the ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The North Carolina Botanical Garden will be closing its main garden and education center beginning on Friday, March 20. A […]Second Coronavirus Case in NC Identified in Chatham CountyA second North Carolina resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, according to state health officials. In a release from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the second case is a Chatham County man who recently traveled to Italy and experienced flu-like symptoms. The department said this case […]Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard Talks Budget and MoreChatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 4. She discussed the latest on the county's budget, including the commissioners desire to see more money allocated for Chatham County Schools. She talked about the long-term prospects of the county commissioners making up for funding gaps from the state level, and more. She also discussed the county's new Heat Action Plan, which could result in the county issuing alerts and recommendations this summer. She also discussed Pittsboro's recent Pride celebration, and more.
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