The Town of Pittsboro passed a budget that raised town property taxes by six cents per $100 of accessed value. The new rate will go up to 0.3673 per $100 of assessed value. This represents a 20 percent property tax increase.
Pittsboro, NC – Registration for fall co-ed adult softball begins on July 16 and ends on August 30. This league will be open to both men and women over 18 years of age. The season will run from September through…
Whether you’re traveling the interstate, looking for a sumptuous supper, or just want to get away from the kitchen this summer, Consumer Reports surveyed 47,565 diners to help find the best meals and best deals at 102 of the nation’s biggest sit-do…
On June 18 we passed the FY 2012-2013 budget. I want to touch on the highlights of the budget and make a few comments in areas that might need some clarification. To see the approved budget and a more complete summary please visit the county website. W…
Consumer Reports tests of the tiny Scion iQ found it to be slow, uncomfortable and noisy, among other drawbacks. With a road test score of 29, it joins the ranks of the lowest-scoring cars Consumer Reports has tested in recent years. At only 10 feet lo…
Below are two wellheads for natural gas extraction. Can you guess which one is green and which one is dirty? This article may lead you to wonder. The recent natural gas drilling proposed for deposits along the Goldsboro fault line in North Carolina, sp…
The Chatham County Council on Aging reports that 77 residents participated in its 2012 Senior Games held in several locations throughout the county April 18-25. The Senior Games event is a wellness and prevention program to keep the body, mind, and spi…
Chatham County residents involved in agriculture, agribusiness and related fields are invited to apply for openings on the Agriculture Advisory Committee. Several seats are available for one to three-year terms.
Notice is hereby given that the Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 4 pm at the Chatham County Agricultural Building Auditorium, 45 South Street, Pittsboro, NC on Monday, June 25, 2012.Related:Official Chatham County, NC
We all love free stuff?and the Internet is bursting with giveaways and coupons that let you nab cool things without spending a penny. The July 2012 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, found the best websites for freebie…