By Everette Pitts Pittsboro, NC – More than 350 people packed a special Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting Aug. 5 to deliver an overwhelmingly unified message about Enbridge Gas North Carolina’s proposed 28-mile natural gas pipeline: They do not…
Siler City, NC – In the formal request posted below, veteran biologist John Alderman urges the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed natural gas pipeline in Chatham County. Alderman argues that…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC — Bruce Ham, president and CEO of the YMCA of the Triangle, came to the Breakfast Club at 79 West on June 2 with numbers, stories and a simple argument: the YMCA’s work is not…
PITTSBORO, NC— Chatham County Schools, in partnership with Chatham Drug Free, will host its third in a series of virtual community conversations focused on mental health services and substance use. These informal and free sessions are designed to provide parents,…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – When Victor Czar was asked how long a community could last without water in a “zombie apocalypse,” the Sanford assistant city manager did not hesitate. “Nothing,” he said. The line drew a laugh, but…
By David M. Klein Raleigh, NC – North Carolina regulators have been too lax, for too long, in protecting our water from industrial pollution. We have a crisis, and emerging contaminants like PFAS — “forever chemicals” — and 1,4-dioxane are…
Bynum, NC – Here’s a community update from the Haw River Assembly about Tropical Storm Chantal flooding in our area. PLEASE avoid contact with flood waters, there are dangerous currents and underwater debris. Always wear protection if you come into…
Pittsboro, NC – When you think of the YMCA, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a gym, swimming lessons, or youth sports. But for over 180 years, the Y has been a cornerstone of strong communities, fostering well-being, connection, and…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The highly anticipated Chatham Park YMCA has officially opened its doors to the community with a soft opening that welcomed existing members from the downtown Pittsboro location. The new facility boasts state-of-the-art amenities, including…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – This is a wrap-up of my journey through an six-week CrossFit challenge, shedding pounds, gaining strength, and learning valuable lessons about health, wellness, and perseverance. I sat down with Tim Pedersen, owner of CrossFit…