For context, the CR report points out, a single part per trillion is about the size of one sand grain in an Olympic-sized pool. Albeit infinitesimal, just a few parts per trillion can be of severe detriment to the human body when consumed regularly over several years. If not, please register here to get an account and an additional 7 stories each month. “I didn’t know that you guys had those issues,” he said, “and had been dealing with those issues for so long.”. Click Here, Health Dept. We’re all about Chatham County, and we welcome you to our site. The State Library and State Archives have a wide variety of additional genealogical resources not included in the Family Records online collection. John (Jack) Moffett Smith, born April 30, 1936, died Easter morning, April 4, 2021, in Alexandria, Virginia, just a few weeks shy of his 85th birthday. 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Rose. NMCCLEARY@SANFORDHERALD.COM. Chatham County, North Carolina Record Dates [edit | edit source] It takes a lot to surprise Rogers, who specializes in pathogenic microbiology and has studied water and food safety for decades. The Lee County Yellow Jackets traveled to Greenville Friday night and came away with a 34-26 win over J.H. State, Chatham charter schools increase diversity with weighted lotteries, Siler City clinic to hold COVID-19 vaccination drive Saturday, Fool me once: How Chatham County can avert next cyberattack, N.C. cluster data likely underrepresents coronavirus spread, Rep. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in … ... Pittsboro, NC 27312 Phone (919)542-8235 Fax (919)542-8272. Our staff works hard to bring good journalism, writing and story-telling to Chatham County. 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Almost every sample contained measurable levels of PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a dangerous carcinogen also known to elevate risk of thyroid disease, increase blood cholesterol levels and cause birth defects. While CR’s investigation may turn nationwide attention to Pittsboro’s plight, town residents and leaders have long known of their water quality quandary. Topix is a technology company focusing on entertainment such as celebrities, pop culture, the offbeat, health, current events, and more. Pittsboro’s water sample contained 80.2 ppt, a staggering concentration, Rogers said. April 11, 2021. Would you like to receive our daily news? Having trouble logging in? The highest recorded level was 452 ppt. That leaves Pittsboro with the burden of filtering its water, an expensive and time-consuming operation. Stifling PFAS at its source — upriver manufacturing plants, the effluent of which is laden with PFAS — is likely impossible. “It’s not right for our residents, especially as a small community, to be forced to spend millions of dollars because of others polluting the water we have to drink.”. It has endured from a time before much research discovered the seriousness of PFAS ingestion. Obituaries can been useful when doing genealogy research. “Especially now with COVID and people trying to get vaccinated, it’d be sad if you go through the trouble of getting the vaccine ... and you’re still not protected, you still get sick.”. Larry David Bishop Larry David Bishop, 71, of Franklin, N.C., went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 4, 2021, after a period of declining health. Alumni deaths can be searched by name, date, class, and other categories. Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today! A mix of clouds and sun. “Well, let’s look at it this way,” he said. Making high quality community journalism isn’t free — please consider supporting our journalism by subscribing to the News + Record today. In recent meetings of the town’s board of commissioners, the group has approved plans for updated water filtration systems at the municipal water plant that will filter as much as 90% of all PFAS from the drinking supply. “We had a couple other samples that were high, but that was the highest one we had,” he said. “People have to write to their local leaders, their state leaders, write their congressmen and senators, and petition them to actually do something about this — to support any legislation that will result in clear, enforceable standards so we can start correcting and turning this around.”. Reporter D. Lars Dolder can be reached at dldolder@chathamnr.com and on Twitter @dldolder. Success! Box 550, Orono, ME 04473-0550.. You can get the News + Record mailed to you weekly by subscribing here. You can view up to 3 stories each month, then registration is required. If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Pictured here is the Haw River, which flows through Pittsboro and supplies the town with its drinking water, and is 'one of the most impacted' waterways in terms of unregulated chemicals in the Cape Fear Basin, according to Detlef Knappe, S. James Ellen Distinguished Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at N.C. State. But it will take at least a year for the system to be completed and operational, and it will cost millions in unexpected costs. Still, he didn’t expect to find such high PFAS concentrations in his latest study. 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PRICE A study of more than 100 drinking water samples from around the country found the nation's highest PFAS concentration in Pittsboro. Before joining Consumer Reports four years ago, he worked 18 years as a microbiologist with the U.S. Dept. A lack of focus on effective conflict mana…. Winds light and variable.. Editor’s Note: Community Comment is a feature of The Mount Airy News, presenting commentary from … In October, a Duke University research group led by Professor Heather Stapleton, presented its findings from a study born of incidental findings. There was an error processing your request. Such findings and others from similar reports instigated a frenzy among Pittsboro’s leaders and residents to address the problem. “Water is essential to life,” he said. About Land Records and Deeds in North Carolina Deeds, mortgage documents, easements, liens, powers of attorney, and other document recordings are managed by the Register of Deeds office in each North Carolina county. On Wednesday, March 10, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Board of Directors concluded a special called meeting for the purpose of finalizing the 2021-2025 Realignment Plan and implementing the 2021-2022 sports calendar. Steady light rain this evening. “I was surprised,” James Rogers, director of food safety testing and research at Consumer Reports, told the News + Record. 1-919-663-3232. PITTSBORO — The town’s budding Boys & Girls Club and Pittsboro’s Kiwanis Club hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday to announce their partnership and plans to begin operations within … Siler City pastor arrested, charged with more than 30 counts of child sex abuse In 2021, it’s especially frightening given another of PFAS’ grim side effects: they can mute the body’s response to vaccine. The EPA recommends (but does not require) that water contain no more than 70 ppt of PFAS, but that standard is egregious and outmoded, Rogers says. So become activists, become empowered and discover what you can do to try to correct this in your communities.”. What she found was worse than expected. Pittsboro, NC 27312 Phone: 919-542-3240 Chatham County Website Register of Deeds has birth and death records from 1913, marriage and land records from 1771. Out of 49 water samples from different Pittsboro water supplies, only a handful had fewer than 100 ppt of PFAS, as the News + Record previously reported. The journey is the reward. Rose on the road 34-26, Yellow Jackets travel to J. H. 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Last month, Consumer Reports — a non-profit “dedicated to unbiased product testing, investigative journalism (and) consumer-oriented research,” according to its website — concluded a nine-month investigation into water quality across America. “It’s a problem that we didn’t create,” Pittsboro Town Manager Chris Kennedy previously told the News + Record. Error! “Dub” Barbour Jr., of Sanford, …, SANFORD — Ander Thomas Nelson Jr., 45, departed this life April 10 at Duke Univers…, BENNETT — Judy Carolyn Inman Anderson, 73, of Bennett, died Wednesday (04/14/21) a…, SANFORD — Randy McKoy, 64, of Sanford, gained his heavenly wings Tuesday (04/13/21…, The modern workplace is comprised of people from multiple generations, backgrounds, and creeds. A study of more than 100 drinking water samples from around the country found the nation's highest PFAS concentration in Pittsboro. We'll send you breaking news and news alerts to you as the happen! Survivors and friends of the deceased can help by submitting an obituary here, sending a link to the online obituary to alumni@maine.edu, calling 1-800-934-2586, or by mailing a copy of the newspaper obituary to Alumni Records Department, P.O. But basically, what we’re seeing in Pittsboro is 80 times the level that health experts say we should be seeing for PFAS in water — 80 times. Low 46F. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. About Death Records in North Carolina ... Pittsboro, NC 27312 Phone (919)542-8235 Fax (919)542-8272. Thanks for reading Chatham County’s leading news source! To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Below is an index of obituaries from the Indianapolis Star-News in Indianapolis, Indiana. “We’re talking parts per trillion, but we can just talk about the number ... Health experts say the level should be all the way down to one. EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS, By NANCY MCCLEARY It’s easy and takes just a minute. 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