By Payton McNabb Chapel Hill, NC – On June 20, I joined dozens of current and former female athletes and prominent women’s advocates in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Part of the “Take Back Title IX” summer 2024 bus tour, the event…
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Broken pipes and broken promises: Chatham County’s water woes
By Mark Stinson Bear Creek, NC – Some of you remember a statement I made a few years ago about my fire hydrant or lack of one. Sometime mid-1982 a man from the county came out with his pitch for…
The walking dead being penalized for being healthy
By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – I’m 88 and reasonably healthy. So what? Should I plan my demise just to avoid complications with health insurance and make others happy just because they didn’t plan on me living so long? Screw…
Toxic soil, tainted veggies: The aftermath of Bynum’s water tower cleanup
By Lisa Sorg, Inside Climate News This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their newsletter here. Bynum, NC –…
3 Guys from Pittsboro having lunch at The Boneyard where Slim serves up comfort food
Siler City, NC – Last Friday, the “3 Guys from Pittsboro having lunch” stopped in for a meal at a restaurant in Siler City. The Boneyard, a burgeoning eatery with a unique charm, is the brainchild of Derick M. Farrar,…
Showdown in Siler City: Robbery and gunfire
Siler City, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Siler City Police Department, is investigating a robbery and shooting incident that occurred in Siler City on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Image by kjpargeter on Freepik Around…
Step into the heart of Pittsboro’s downtown at “Finally Fridays”
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The charm of Pittsboro’s historic downtown will come alive in a new way with the launch of “Finally Fridays,” a monthly event designed to celebrate local businesses, artists, and the vibrant community spirit. The…
Disenfranchised in Chatham County: The struggle of low income residents
By Mark Stinson Bear Creek, NC- It has become perfectly clear that the Chatham County Commissioners do not want anyone low income, retired, fixed income or even middle income to live in Chatham County. With the current tax rate being…
Four-cent property tax increase approved in Chatham County budget
Pittsboro, NC – On June 17, 2024, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the County budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The budget of $278.0 million prioritizes support for education and public safety while also focusing on growth. Due…
Chatham Community Library to host Music of the Circle
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Community Library will host Music of the Circle with Eric Bannan on Saturday, June 22, 2024. This program is free and open to the public, and registration is required. WHAT: Music of the Circle is a…