By Melanie York Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Winter Weather Survival Drive Program (WWSD) successfully collected 3,676 items including 829 coats since October 1. There have been four distribution events held at Chatham Alliance/Salvation Army Siler City monthly food distribution, George…
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Chatham County names Darrell Butts as Assistant County Manager
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is thrilled to announce that Budget Director Darrell Butts has been named Assistant County Manager. Darrell Butts Butts received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Analysis and a Master of Public Administration from the…
North Carolinians start new year with optimism
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Being a naturally hopeful person with much to be thankful for, I try to talk to a wide variety of people before speculating about public opinion. Photo by BoliviaInteligente Here’s what my recent conversations…
2024 State of the Town: Pittsboro’s vision for growth and community development
Pittsboro, NC – In a re-recording of the inaugural State of the Town event, the leadership of Pittsboro shared an optimistic outlook for the community’s future, emphasizing growth, development, and inclusivity. The event, which took place on October 28th at…
Pittsboro is navigating challenges and celebrating successes
By Colby Sawyer The Town of Pittsboro is pleased to announce that the re-recording of the 2024 State of the Town Event is now available on the Town website at pittsboronc.gov/sott. This event featured a keynote presentation by Mayor Kyle…
Remote work and productivity: Debunking the myths
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – Many across the country are working from home this Christmas week. For some, it’s because, despite being “on vacation,” they still have to check in to put out the occasional fire. But others are…
Don’t get scammed: Postal service alert!
By Joan Triplett Pittsboro, NC – Scam alert! Yesterday I had to send something by express mail from the Pittsboro post office. After I left the post office and even before I got four miles to home I received a…
Unveiling the mystery of USPS tracking numbers: How to spot a scam
By Christopher (Skye) Havel Pittsboro, NC – As much as I support the US Postal Service, especially this time of year, the price of Express Mail forces me to recommend alternative carriers for similar services. This extends back several years…
The balance of power headed into 2025
By Paul Stam Raleigh, NC – Here is the big picture at the local, state, and national level as those elected in 2024 are set to govern in 2025. For 2020 and 2022, I provided a similar scorecard. NC State…
One on One: UNC and Bill Belichick, will it work?
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – In Chapel Hill the past week, talk has been mostly about former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and the question of whether his hiring by UNC is good for the university or…