By Kristina Britt Raleigh, NC – Members of the Chatham County Youth Livestock Team traveled to Raleigh this week to participate in the NC State Skillathon Clinic on Tuesday and the Livestock Judging Clinic on Wednesday. These all-day events provided…
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – A proposed state constitutional amendment would make members of the North Carolina State Board of Education elected rather than appointed, a move that could shift the political balance of power on the state’s…
Pittsboro, NC – On June 21, 2022, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the county budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The $164.9 million budget is based on a maintained tax rate of 66.5 cents. The budget will allow…
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Even as a Parents’ Bill of Rights appears to be dead for the short session of the General Assembly, polling indicates widespread support among the North Carolina public for the provisions contained in the…
With the Fourth of July approaching, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2022’s Most Patriotic States in America. To determine where Americans have the most red, white and blue pride, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 13 key…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro Street, Second Floor Courtroom, Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 3 p.m. The Regular…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Although North Carolina has become a demonstrably freer place to live and work over the past 10 years, our state remains grossly out of step with the rest of America in a key respect:…
Pittsboro, NC – Follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Chatham County News Tweets: 2022-06-06 – 2022-06-12 https://t.co/9Y6i0wPDAY 08:00:02, 2022-06-13 The latest The Chatham County News Daily! https://t.co/hlzFENz7UX Thanks to…
By Mark Stinson Silk Hope, NC – The offensive gun show at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center you refer to is controlled, safe and a good place for folks to not only learn about firearms but to safely compare…
Pittsboro, NC – Here’s a list of upcoming events at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. This list includes both public and private events. Event Date(s) Locations Kids Summer Cowboy Camp 12 & Under Monday Jun 20 2022 –…
By Kevin Roche A friend asked me if it was okay to have a little smiley burst of happiness when reading that the over-promoted and under-performing Dr. Fauci had contracted CV-19. Let us not wish ill on anyone. Okay, almost…
Raleigh, NC – Sheryl Sandberg, the outgoing chief operating officer of Facebook’s parent organization Meta Platforms, recently came to the Research Triangle area of North Carolina as part of an effort to shore up support for a satellite office to…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County has installed two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with the aid of a grant from the State of North Carolina and the Volkswagen Settlement Fund. Chatham County was awarded two grants in 2021 to install…
By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – A new poll shows Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson besting Attorney General Josh Stein by six points in a head-to-head matchup for governor in 2024. Save for some establishment Republicans and the political left; it’s no big surprise. Robinson just picks up steam despite…
Pittsboro, NC – The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Pittsboro will hold a meeting at 7 pm on Monday, June 13, 2022. This regular meeting will be held in a hybrid format with the Board of Commissioners, Town…
Pittsboro, NC – Starting in June and continuing through the summer, Chatham County Public Libraries will offer a three-part virtual parenting workshop presented by Kris Hawkins, Parent Educator with Teen Health Connection. Designed for parents of preteens and teens, these…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling is expanding the construction & demolition (C&D) recycling program to ten Collection Centers. Starting Monday, June 13, C&D recycling will be available at Asbury, Bennett, Crutchfield Crossroads, Goldston, Hadley, Harpers Crossroads,…
Pittsboro, NC – Central Carolina Community College has a variety of classes to help you pass the hot summer days. Coming up this month: Retirement Planning Essentials (Seated, Pittsboro Main Campus, June 14, 6 p.m.)Get Your Passport to Retirement (a.k.a.…