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Month: June 2014
Chatham County seeks two members for Recreation Advisory Committee
Chatham County has two upcoming vacancies on its Recreation Advisory Committee, which advises the Board of Commissioners and staff on recreation programs and the county’s recreation and park facilities. The Chatham County Board of Commissioners are expected to make the appointments in July.
No property tax rate increase is good news for Chatham County
We passed the 2014-2015 budget on Tuesday night, May 20. The theme of this year’s budget is ‘Working together is success”. By working together with our departments, the school administration, the Sheriff’s department, the Community College, and others we were able to fund the county’s priorities without an increase in the property tax rate for the 4th consecutive budget year. Helping make that possible is an economic recovery better than the State or national average. Our unemployment rate is consistently lower than the state average. Our sales tax revenue is growing at almost double the statewide rate. Companies have invested another $100 million in new capital in Chatham already this year. The rating agencies recently affirmed our AA+ bond rating with Moody’s giving us a favorable outlook that could lead to an upgrade in the near future.
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Durham man arrested by Chatham County deputies after a high-speed chase
Chatham County deputies arrested a suspect in a breaking-and-entering case that led to a high speed chase and crash on Thursday. Raymond Josue Fuentes, 26 of Rosetta Drive, Durham, is charged with felony flee to elude arrest; speeding; failure to stop …
Band director Eugene Cottrell says goodbye to Northwood
Dear Northwood Band Family, It is with sincere gratitude that I thank you for your dedication, effort and support over the last 15 years. I must let you know that I have accepted the position at Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines. The first reason…
Here’s what real tax increases in North Carolina look like
Progressive protestors, including “Moral Monday” demonstrators, have for roughly the past year voiced their opposition to a supposed state “tax increase” passed last year. Specifically, they gripe that the landmark 2013 North Carolina tax reform – which lowered income tax rates on all income levels – actually results in a tax increase on 80 percent of North Carolinians. The “80 percent will pay higher taxes”, however, has been soundly debunked.
Interesting matchups set for NCHSAA state softball championships
As usual, pitching and defense should be featured as the top fast-pitch softball teams in the state prepare for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state championships this weekend. But there are also a number of players with spectacula…
Committee plans Chatham County project graduation
Since 1990, Project Graduation has been an annual event for graduating seniors from all Chatham County high schools. Seniors and their guests enjoy a fun-filled evening with music, inflatable games and plenty of food in a safe graduation celebration th…
Chatham Literacy seeks tutors for adult learners
The Chatham County Literacy Council (Chatham Literacy), a Pittsboro-based non-profit, is seeking volunteer tutors for its adult literacy programs, which help adults improve their reading, writing, math or English-language skills through one-on-one and …
Fracking isn’t new
One problem with the Monday protests is what lies between the lines. Listening to speakers today on Halifax Mall, for instance, you’d think fracking is something new and experimental and, therefore, dangerous. But fracking isn’t something new and untes…