By Raymond Gastwaite Pittsboro, NC – A lot has been said about the upcoming R1 and R5 zoning in Chatham County; some have said it would not have a major impact on landowners but would protect the County from unconstrained…
Pittsboro, NC – A newly redesigned Chatham Cottage, handcrafted by Central Carolina Community College students enrolled in the college’s Sustainable Technologies program, will be auctioned off Saturday, July 9, at noon, on the college’s Pittsboro campus. This year’s one-bedroom, one-bathroom…
By Tarus Balog Pittsboro, NC – Today in the mailbox arrived a postcard promising a free dinner at the Pittsboro Roadhouse. As I like the food at the Roadhouse, I was curious. It is rare that you find anything truly…
By Jeff Lane Pittsboro, NC – Just thought I’d share some of the things you can’t do because Dear Leader Karen Howard and her friends don’t care what YOU have to say on the issue of Zoning, because They know…
by Bob Luebke Raleigh, NC – If you’re a Conservative or Republican there’s a lot to like in the state budget. As usual however, there are still things that make you want to pull out your hair. One such item…
By Raymond Gastwaite Goldston, NC – I attended the Goldston community input session for the long-range planning committee put on by the Chatham County Long-Range Planning Committee. Did you attend? No, I didn’t think so, based on the turnout. You…
By Raymond Gastwaite Pittsboro, NC – Most of us have heard that our county commissioners are increasing property taxes in Chatham County. Do you know how your money is being spent? Chatham County tax information is posted on the county’s…
Raleigh, NC – Katherine Miller and Sarah Thomas were named 2016-2017 North Carolina State FFA Officers. Thomas will serve as Vice President and Miller as Secretary. Sarah Thomas is a 2016 graduate of Jordan Matthews High School. She is the…
Raleigh, NC – The Chatham Central FFA Chapter recently competed at the 88th North Carolina State FFA Convention. The convention was held at the Raleigh Convention center from June 20-23rd. Over 2,500 FFA members from all across the state were…
Raleigh, NC – Beginning Friday, July 1, five new motor vehicle provisions will become North Carolina law. The new provisions, passed by the N.C. General Assembly, affect either vehicles or drivers in the state. They include: House Bill 148 requires registered…