I’ve been attending these sessions for years, and I always learn something. I consider it a must for residents who are new to onsite septic systems and wells. A workshop on the use and maintenance of home septic systems and wells will be held in the au…
Day: March 20, 2014
Elza appointed to Chatham County Board of Commissioners
At its meeting on March 17, 2014, the Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Jim Elza to fill the vacancy for Commissioner District 1 created by the recent resignation of Sally Kost. Elza will serve as a county commissioner until the November Gen…
What to do about unwelcome hunters
If you have unwelcome hunters, the simple answer is, call 911. In Chatham county, hunters are required to have written permission to hunt on land they do not own. If they do not have written permission then they can be charged.
Top 100 baby names in North Carolina for births in 2012
The following table shows the 100 most frequent given names for male and female births in 2012 in North Carolina. The number to the right of each name is the number of occurrences in the data. The source is a 100% sample based on Social Security card a…
Galloway Ridge at Fearrington presents “Chatham & Orange Counties Artists Collaboration”
Galloway Ridge at Fearrington, a senior retirement community, presents “Galloway Ridge Chatham & Orange Counties Artists Collaboration.” The collaboration was created for artist in both Chatham and Orange Counties offering the opportunity to market and display their artwork to our residents and guests.
The gaffs of Pittsboro Matters fall to name calling
I think we should issue Parking tickets for those who rehash the same arguments. But in the words of our iconic folk hero, Pete Seegar, “This Land Is Your Land.” Some take that to mean their land and no one else’s. But I am sure that Mr. Seegar’s meani…
Video about trash at Jordan Lake is released
Clean Jordan Lake is a grassroots, nonprofit founded in 2009 for the purpose of removing trash from the shoreline and preventing its recurrence. We are an official partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the managing organization for the…
Volunteers needed for clean-up day at Pittsboro Senior Center on March 21
Pittsboro, NC – The Council on Aging is in need of volunteers to help clean up the Pittsboro Senior Center for the 2014 Senior Games! This Friday, March 21, will be our first clean-up from 2:00-5:00 pm. We need help…