ON THE MOVE Tracy Kelly made history in February as the first female chief deputy of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office. Her advancement makes her the highest-ranking female in the sheriff’s department. “It feels amazing to reach this landmark,” Tracy says. “It was always a goal of mine to advance to this level, and it took a lot of determination and focus to get here.” Tracy has had a 20-year career in the sheriff’s office. Pittsboro-based real
estate broker and owner Lori Golden rebranded her business (formerly known as Real Living Carolina Lifestyles Realty) to Century 21 Southern Lifestyles. The affiliation with Century 21 provides access to additional resources for Lori and her 17 sales staff to maximize customer service and client experiences. Garlick and Murray Family Medicine
joined FirstHealth of the Carolinas and FirstHealth Physician Group in April, following the retirement of Dr. William Garlick in December. “We look forward to this partnership to continue to provide quality health care to the patients
[Garlick and Murray Family Medicine] serve,” said Dan Barnes, president of FirstHealth Physician Group. Family nurse practitioners Annette Willett and Tracey Phillips will continue to care for patients at the Pittsboro clinic, with Dr. James Liffrig temporarily serving as supervising physician. Chatham County native Jenifer Johnson was sworn in as the town clerk by Mayor Cindy Perry at the regular meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners held on April 25 at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. Jenifer comes to Pittsboro after serving eight years as the Town of Siler City’s clerk and 14 years as a business specialist with the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation. Gov. Roy Cooper appointed retired attorney and Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard to the North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission on an interim basis, pending confirmation by the General Assembly as of press time. Gov. Cooper also appointed Pittsboro resident Lori Carlin to the Financial Literacy Council as a member responsible for financial education programs and services and representative from the Department of Public Instruction. Lori is section chief for social studies & arts education for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
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SUMMER 2022
Compiled by Isabella Reilly
Starting in June, the Pittsboro Farmers Market is moving to The Plant on Lorax Lane. Vendors will
offer their harvested goods at the yearround market every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m., rain or shine. IN OUR SCHOOLS Dylan Philipps, a 2022 graduate of the early college program at the Chatham School of Science & Engineering, has been awarded the N.C. State Park Scholarship for her achievements and academics. The Park Scholarship provides a full four-year ride – valued at $166,000 – for in-state students to N.C. State University. In March, Northwood High School’s girls basketball varsity team took home the school’s first 3A North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s state championship title. The Pittsboro team defeated Candler-based Enka High School at Reynolds Coliseum on North Carolina State University’s campus, winning in a 70-42 victory. “I think it’s just a testament to the work ethic that PHOTO BY DEAN STRICKLAND, HSOT.COM
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