The planning tools of subdivision and zoning ordinances are complex, detailed and usually of such volume that most people will not try to read or understand them. Their weight and impact are assumed to be proper and necessary, whatever the effect on th…
Month: January 2014
February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month in Chatham County
Pittsboro, NC – February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month in Chatham County. In recognition of this, CARE (Chatham Animal Rescue and Education) is offering FREE spays for female dogs and cats belonging to Chatham County residents who qualify for…
Historical Museum Event at the Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Historical Association (CCHA) Museum Committee cordially invites potential historical museum volunteers to attend a special recognition and recruitment coffee. The event will take place in the foyer of the historic Chatham County Courthouse in…
Chatham needs volunteers for nonprofit grant review panels
Chatham County needs interested citizens to serve on panels to review nonprofit funding requests. To broaden the opportunity for citizen input, the county is holding meetings during daytime and evening hours. The deadline to apply is February 18, 2014….
Pittsboro Roadhouse fundraiser for Cinderella’s Closet of Chatham County on January 30
Pittsboro, NC – The Pittsboro Roadhouse restaurant has, again this year, generously volunteered to host an evening to benefit Cinderella’s Closet of Chatham County. 10% of your bill will go directly to Cinderella’s Closet of Chatham County. When: January 30,…
The knives come out for Carol Folt
A letter to the editor on Tuesday in the Daily Tar Heel does not pull its punches in describing Chancellor Folt’s disseminating: Carol Folt’s message addressed to the Carolina community is dangerously misleading. The first paragraph belittles the scandal by using past investigations and changes to placate critics. The second paragraph shows the University’s commitment to denial and half-truths.
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Dartblog.com
How Carol Folt works
It’s time for the 26th Annual Chocolate Cake Bake Off
Pittsboro, NC – Enter your best chocolate cake or cheesecake in the 26th Annual Chocolate Cake and Cheesecake Bake Off. The event, held February 9th from 3:00-5:00pm at the Pittsboro Senior Center, helps raise money for seniors in need. Cakes…
Northwood High School’s “Pitch Please” to perform January 25
Durham, NC – Northwood High School’s “Pitch Please” has been invited to perform at Durham Academy’s 7th annual “WISER A Cappella Jam”, hosting 8 great A Cappella groups from the Triangle and to be held at the beautiful Carolina Theatre…
Former Chatham Coaliton vice-chairman Sally Kost resigns as Chatham County commissioner
Chatham County commissioner Sally Kost has announced her resignation from the Chatham County board of commissioners effective February 1. Kost is relocating to Golden, Colorado, with her husband, Tom. Sally Kost was the former vice-chair of the Chatham…
The Carol Folt playbook
In the UNC’s Mary Willingham student-athlete-literacy scandal, people at Dartmouth recognize that Chancellor Carol Folt is working from her usual playbook. Rather than facing serious revelations head on, she is yet again just running a PR damage control effort. Here’s how it works: first the administration ignores the problem; then it denies that the problem even exists, a denial that is wrapped in laudatory remarks about the institution; and then a full-on offensive aims to discredit and punish the whistleblower.
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Dartblog.com
How Carol Folt works