By John Trump Raleigh, NC – A supermajority of the N.C. House has approved a proposed constitutional amendment to strengthen private property rights against eminent domain land takings. The proposed amendment, House Bill 271, would hit the ballot in 2022.…
by Brian Bock Pittsboro, NC – The irony of the Chatham County Climate Change committee canceling their first meeting due to ice prompts me to send warning about this committee. I realize that many people in the county believe we…
by Tom Glendinning Pittsboro, NC – Zoning does dictate how land will be used, unless the applicant can spend much time and money to change the zoning on his/her/its parcel. Once designated, it is set until changed. In the unzoned…
Pittsboro, NC – In April of 1771 Chatham County was established and named for the Earl of Chatham who was a “Defender of American Rights in the British Parliament.” We need him now. The newly appointed Chatham County Planning Board…