By Ed Beroset Pittsboro, NC – There have been a number of messages on the Chatham Chatlist about county taxes lately, but not much data about our taxes or exactly how it’s spent. Fortunately for anyone interested, and I’d imagine…
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Pittsboro explores Social Districts: A new way to sip and stroll
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a recent Pittsboro Town board meeting, the topic of Social Districts emerged as a point of discussion. I had a chance to sit down with Kyle Shipp, one of the Town board members…
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office seeks help in locating missing man
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating David Bernard Gauthier, 63, of Pittsboro. Bernard Gauthier Mr. Gauthier was first brought to the attention of the Sheriff’s Office when a concerned friend filed…
Tickets for 2023 ACC Football Championship Game go on sale September 19
Charlotte, NC – Tickets for the 2023 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Championship Game will go on sale to the public one week from today, Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com and through the ACC’s official website at theACC.com. The 19th annual…
Preparing for severe weather: Chatham CERT’s hurricane checklist
By Terry Schmidt Pittsboro, NC – While the weather so far in North Carolina has been just hot, it seems to be a-changin. Are you ready for severe weather or hurricanes? Check out the Chatham CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)…
Consumer Reports introduces groundbreaking consumer data rights protocol
Yonkers, NY – Consumer Reports and a consortium of partners announced today the completion of a new iteration of the Data Rights Protocol. This protocol will enable companies to more easily process consumer data rights requests and comply with privacy…
Discover the impact of AI on society: A free event at 79°West
By Burney Waring Pittsboro, NC – Will artificial intelligence be the downfall of civilization or your favorite app? Will AI be a tool for every worker, or will it steal our jobs? Is AI a ‘glorified tape recorder,’ or humanity’s…
Fighting discrimination: Our complaint against the Hispanic Liaison
By Gilbert Pagan Siler City, NC – Our organization filed a complaint of discrimination against El Vinculo Hispano on Sept 5, 2023 for denying us entry into the Hispanic Fiesta event to be held on Sept 16, 2023 in Siler…
Chatham County school board has concerns about NC Senate Bill 49 “Parents’ Bill of Rights”
Pittsboro, NC – During the September 8, Chatham County school board will vote on a resolution on clarification of North Carolina’s Senate Bill 49 “Parents’ Bill of Rights” From the meeting agenda – Senate Bill 49, Parent’s Bill of Rights…
Property taxes can threaten seniors’ ability to age in place
By Stephanie Talbott Pittsboro, NC – Property taxes are a concern for most everyone, and this especially becomes problematic for seniors on fixed incomes. The ever-increasing property taxes could eventually force some people out of their homes, preventing them from aging…