Financial aid is available for Chatham County residents interested in enrolling in Central Carolina Community College’s Continuing Education health occupations programs at the college’s facilities in Chatham County in the fall. Interested Chatham r…
Month: July 2011
Siler City Airport Open House
Siler City, NC – The Siler City Airport is hosting an Open House on Saturday July 9 from 10 am to 3 pm. The airport is located on Airport Road just west of the town. The Apex EAA Chapter 1114…
Carolina Hurricanes introduce new season ticket offerings
Kyle Prairie, Director of Ticket Sales for the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced two new full-season ticket packages for the 2011-12 NHL season. The two plans, which are in lower-level north and upper-level north, represen…
One nation under God?
Recently, there has been a good deal of controversy in the United States over a U.S. Court of Appeal’s ruling that it is unconstitutional for public school teachers to lead their students in the Pledge of Allegiance due to the phrase in the pledge,
Chatham County Republicans energized at fundraising event
“We’re going to take back North Carolina and BBQ, Bluegrass & Balanced Budgets is just the beginning,” said Cathy Wright, Chair of the Chatham County Republican Party. The Chatham GOP recently sponsored a fundraiser at the Silk Hope Ruritan Club …
Chrysler vehicles getting better, but level of improvement varies considerably
Consumer Reports’ tests of eight Chrysler vehicles revealed the automakers’ cars are getting better, but their level of improvement varies considerably. The Dodge Durango and Charger, which received significant redesigns, have improved the most. Bo…
I am not well-behaved enough to keep my opinions to myself
Pistole made comments on the Chatham Chatlist about the recent Chatham County board of commissioners decision to cancel any further discussion of the budgetRelated:Chatham Chatlist Highlights
Chatham County Utilities send out a glossy flyer
Recently I received a Water Quality Report from Chatham County Utilities printed on 11×17, glossy paper, in full color. I suspect this cost a minium of $1.60 per copy to print plus postage. In my view, this is an unnecssary, very costly way to communic…
Relay for Life: Who we are, what we do and why
The 2011 Pittsboro Relay for Life has come and gone. Good organization, good turnout, good weather- and a great cause – all worked together to create a successful Relay. We have not done as well ensuring the public 1) understands what this event is, 2)…
Filing period begins for Chatham’s 2011 municipal elections
Municipal Elections will be held for the Town of Pittsboro, the Town of Siler City and the Town of Goldston and the Town of Cary. Elections will also be held for the Goldston Gulf Sanitary District. The Town of Pittsboro, the Town of Siler City, the To…