While the vast majority of young drivers aged 16-21 agree that texting, using smart-phone apps, or accessing the Internet while driving is very dangerous, nearly a third (29 percent) admitted in a Consumer Reports survey that they had, in fact, texted ...
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The primary of all primaries – still not over
Early voting is under way this week in North Carolina’s primary elections. So far there is not much excitement. Sixty-two years ago we had a much different primary and run-off election experience. Voters came out in record numbers. Today, a surprisin...
Chatham County supports voter ID bill
In a 3-2 vote, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution by on May 7, 2012 supporting state legislation requiring voter identification at the polls to ensure that election results are “fundamentally fair and every genuine vote i...
Proposed Chatham County budget retains tax rate while boosting school support
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners received the County Manager’s proposed budget for 2012-13 during its meeting on May 7, 2012. The proposed budget includes no property tax increase, while providing additional funding for various needs, includ...
Deb McManus leads Jeff Starkweather in NC House seat 54 online poll
In the Democratic party race for the NC House seat 54, Deb McManus leads Jeff Starkweather in an online poll. As on Sunday, May 6, McManus has 110 votes (72 percent) and Starweather has 42 votes (28 percent) . In an online poll The Republican candidate...
Funeral arrangements have been set for Chris Hasbrouck
Christopher Hasbrouck, of Pittsboro, N.C., took part in the Mountain Man Memorial March event at the University of Tennessee in honor of fallen troops on April 20. He apparently became dehydrated and overcome by heat and was taken to UT Medical Center,...
Chatham County Utilities kick off Drinking Water Week on May 7
Chatham County Utilities kicked off Drinking Water Week 2012 on May 7, 2012 with a call to “Celebrate the Essential” throughout Chatham County. Throughout the week, Chatham County Utilities will celebrate by recognizing the essential role drinking ...
While citizens face financial hardships Pittsboro considers raising taxes and fees
Well, here it is, the end of April. It seems like eons ago, but it was precisely two months ago, February 27th to be exact, when our illustrious elected (and non-elected) officials in our Town of Pittsboro, were so excited when the mid-year 2011-2012 F...
Amendment One to Obama’s rescue
Amendment One. Whether it wins or loses, the effort to defeat it could be a crucial factor in a successful outcome for the Obama campaign in North Carolina this fall. Prospects for the effort to defeat the proposed marriage amendment to the constitutio...
13 million US facebook users don’t use privacy controls and risk sharing updates beyond their “friends”
Nearly 13 million U.S. Facebook users do not use, or are not aware of the site’s privacy controls, according to a new Consumer Reports investigation on Facebook and privacy, potentially exposing personal information beyond their network of Facebook f...
My coach did not spit on anybody’s hand
It is too bad that sports reporters and historians at Atlantic Coast Conference headquarters are not reading “ACC Basketball.” This UNC Press book by Sam Walker was published last year and chronicles the game during the conference’s first 20 year...
Chatham Council on Aging available to speak and get your input
Would your organization or club benefit from more information on programs and services available for seniors in Chatham County or challenges facing our senior population? Would you like to weigh in on future services or programs for seniors? If so, the...
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- Re: I hope the new WalMart at the Orange County line sells guns...Man, who pissed on your cornflakes sir? Lighten up man! It was just a joke, I'm not exactly sure what you seem offended about. No worries here though. I don't feel the need for a Walmart, as I don't shop there very often, but I'm sure there are folks who could use a job. […]
- Re: Condolences to Mayor Vollerhttp://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?n=lothar-h-voller-lot&pid=157652634 […]
- Re: I hope the new WalMart at the Orange County line sells guns...Quote from: NC YIPPIE on Today at 09:41:26 AMNice, that is the employee's song they sing at the Walmarts in China. Thanks for coming by to take a dump in this thread. That was just great. You're against Walmart coming to Chatham? […]
- Re: Condolences to Mayor VollerThoughts & prayers for you and the family sir. Very nice post by Muddy as well. […]
- Re: I hope the new WalMart at the Orange County line sells guns...Nice, that is the employee's song they sing at the Walmarts in China. […]