Month: March 2021

Chatham County’s Board of Social Services seeks new member

Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Department of Social Services (DSS) seeks applications for one vacancy on the County Board of Social Services. The deadline to apply to serve is Friday, April 16, 2021.  Applicants for the Board of Social…

North Carolina has too much debt already

By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Thanks to the fiscally responsible policies of the North Carolina General Assembly, state government has some $5 billion in unspent funds and unanticipated revenues in its General Fund. And thanks to the fiscally irresponsible…

Found it! Chatham Rabbit Hunt on April 10

Pittsboro, NC – Spring has sprung and the bunnies are hoppin’. Capture them (with your smart phone) and win! On Saturday, April 10 from 10:30 am to 7 pm, Main Street Pittsboro will hide embellished rabbit statues on and around…

Salmonellosis likely linked to bird feeders

Raleigh, NC – Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have received a concerning number of reports over the past few weeks of dead goldfinches and pine siskins in yards across the state. In response, biologists had multiple carcasses tested…

Haw River clean-up a big success

Bynum, NC – On Saturday, March 20, the Haw River Assembly hosted the Haw River Clean Up A Thon. This is our 31st annual watershed wide effort to remove trash from along the river and its creeks. The event also…