By Patty White Siler City, NC – Property taxes are an extremely sore subject with me. And as I’ve read the discourse over the last several weeks I’ve tried really hard to stay out of the fray. The one thing…
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A look at the Chatham County FY 2025-2026 proposed budget
Pittsboro, NC – As Chatham County gears up for the fiscal year 2025-2026, County Manager Brian Thompson presented an overview of the proposed budget during the first public hearing held on Monday, May 19. The overview delved into the key…
2025 ACC Baseball Championship bracket revealed
Charlotte, NC – The bracket for the 2025 ACC Baseball Championship was announced on Saturday, May 17, following the conclusion of regular-season play. In long-time head coach Danny Hall’s final season, Georgia Tech won the ACC regular-season championship outright and…
Chatham County is among the richest counties in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC – Chatham County is the fourth richest county in North Carolina with an average household income of $131,980 as of 2023 and 81,624 people as of 2023 according to the most current Census data available (citation). Rank County…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners to meet on May 19
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse located at 9 Hillsboro Street, Second Floor Courtroom in Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 2:00 p.m.…
Pittsboro recognizes Police Week and Public Works Week
Pittsboro, NC – At the Town of Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025, the Pittsboro Police Department and Public Works Department were recognized for their dedication and service. Mayor Kyle Shipp and the Board of Commissioners…
Don’t be fooled by the new tax rate: The truth about what you’ll pay
By Mary Alexion Pittsboro, NC – Several readers have illustrated how the re-evaluation of property in Chatham County and the proposed new tax rate will in fact significantly increase the taxes we pay. And, in fact, the rent that renters pay…
The cost of living in a growing Chatham County: Who should pay?
By Mark Stinson Siler City, NC – It’s been clear for some time that new developments do not in any way pay their own way. We have to shoulder the burden for them to even exist. Sure, the developers finance…
Chatham NC Sports Roundup livestream summary – 5.15.25
Pittsboro, NC – In this week’s Chatham NC Sports Roundup Livestream sports reporter Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record and Chatham Journal’s Gene Galin discussed the new football coach, Tolbert Matthews, and athletic trainer, Courtney, at Seaforth. Matthews…
Drake Powell’s combine performance sparks buzz, signals bright NBA future
Chicago, IL – The NBA Draft Combine is a proving ground where prospects transform potential into promise, and this week, UNC’s Drake Powell (via Chatham County) seized the moment. The 19-year-old freshman wing, once a five-star recruit, turned heads at…