By Karl Ernst Siler City, NC – I have read Penley’s post on the Chatham Chatlist. “ From my understanding the tax paying residents of District 1, Karen Howard, actually pay more to Chatham County in taxes every year than…
By Julie Havlak Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper will move North Carolina into Phase 2.5 on Friday, Sept. 4, when gyms and bowling alleys will be able to operate at 30% capacity. But Cooper’s reopening plan will bring little…
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners have announced the game times and networks for the first two weeks of the 2020 football season. Also included are the times and networks for four other ACC contests…
Pittsboro, NC – Here is the Chatham County Sheriff department’s arrest blotter for August 2020. On August 1, Vernon Wayne Newby, 63, of 1315 Hodge Street, Siler City, was arrested by Deputy Johnny L. Griffin for Assault on a Female. …
Pittsboro, NC – In the midst of an economy turned upside down by a pandemic, supporting artists is more important than ever. That’s why the Chatham Arts Council is excited to announce the availability of applications for two separate grants to support…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners has joined communities across the state and nation in designating September 2020 as Senior Center Month. As noted in the County proclamation, “the people of Chatham County to observe the month…
By Kari Travis Raleigh, NC – Though Gov. Roy Cooper will ease some coronavirus restrictions in September, bars and private clubs may remain shuttered, Carolina Journal has learned. If that happens, the industry — already foundering — will go bankrupt,…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – As a fiscal conservative, I long for the days when North Carolina had responsible governors who responded to recessionary budget gaps with fortitude and common sense. You know, governors like Bev Perdue, Mike Easley,…