I wanted to take this opportunity to address Peter Theye’s call for more manners at the Chatham County board of commissioners’ meetings. I agree with Mr. Theye that more civility is needed, but do question the source for such a call to action. Mr. They…
Day: October 4, 2011
Wanting to add jobs in Chatham County and opposing an internet cafe in Pittsboro
The phrase “internet cafe” does not always mean online gambling. A Google search also turns up coffee shops and salons much like Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels frequented while they cooked up their unique views who should rule the economy, individuals,…
There are examples of "brilliance" right here in Chatham County
Thanks Robin for the generous post regarding the “Twas the Morning” poem. Female Rangers rock! I may be good at expressing in poetry, however, I could not even spell Mr. John Dykers name correctly in my post to him earlier. Forgive me. So you see I am …
Consumer Reports ranks redesigned Chrysler 300 among better upscale sedans
Revamped for 2011, the Chrysler 300C scored an “Excellent” overall road test score of 80 in Consumer Reports’ latest tests of four upscale sedans, up from 64 for the previous model. The 300C now ranks midpack among the 10 upscale sedans that have…
Thank you from Bynum Front Porch
Bynum Front Porch would like to thank everyone who came out to our fundraising concert and auction last Saturday. What an amazing event. Fantastic music from Chatham County’s own Nu-Blu and seeing a community coming together to help support the educa…
Bank of America announces $5 monthly debit card fee to start in 2012
Bank of America has reportedly decided to charge its customers a $5 monthly fee for debit card transactions starting in 2012. Other big banks, including Wells Fargo and J.P. Morgan Chase are also testing debit card fees in certain markets. But plenty o…
Annual Chatham Business Expo coming to Pittsboro on October 20
The Chatham Chamber of Commerce will present the annual Chatham Business EXPO on October 20, 2011. The event is open to all with no admission fee. With the theme, “Linking Business and Community,” the Expo is focused on linking Chatham County businesse…
Atlantic Coast Conference announces ACC Football Players of the Week
Clemson sophomore quarterback Tajh Boyd, freshman wide receiver Sammy Watkins, and Georgia Tech’s Omoregie Uzzi all repeated as award winners and headline a list of eight players named as the ACC Football Players of the Week by the Atlantic Coast Con…
ACC announces television and football game times for October 15
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the following game times and networks for October 15.Related:ACC Football Photo Galleries