By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is on the brink of an economic renaissance, driven by strategic initiatives aimed at diversifying its tax base, attracting new industries, and bolstering workforce development. In an address at a Siler Area…
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Shining through time: The restoration of Cape Hatteras lighthouse
Buxton, NC – Rising 210 feet above the windswept sands of the Outer Banks, the Cape Hatteras lighthouse stands as a sentinel of maritime history, its iconic black-and-white spiral pattern a symbol of resilience against the relentless Atlantic. Known as…
Howard & Thompson provide insights on Chatham County’s future
Pittsboro, NC – In a recent online “Spotlight on Chatham” forum, hosted by the Chatham County Democratic Party, County Manager Bryan Thompson and Board of Commissioners Chair Karen Howard discussed key issues affecting the county’s residents, including population growth, budget…
Chatham County’s evolving real estate market: What families need to know
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County residents are grappling with rising property values and the implications for their tax bills, as the county undergoes a period of significant growth and development. As the real estate market in Chatham…
Big impact of Chatham Park’s “Small Area Plan”: A billion-dollar pothole?
By J.V. Smith Pittsboro, NC – Folks around here know SMALL means little. Something you can hold in one hand. But the Chatham Park Investors are hollerin’ for a “Small Area Plan” that swallows 5,000 acres, bigger than all of…
Pittsboro calls for community input on climate action plan
By Caitlin Murphy Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro reminds all community members that the Climate Action Plan Survey is open now through Monday, July 7, 2025. As this plan is being written by and for our community, our…
Feeding the future: Inside Chatham County Schools’ nutrition program
By Cate House Pittsboro, NC – As most parents know, coming up with nutritious meals that your kids actually eat can be a difficult task. Imagine, then, planning breakfast and lunch for the roughly 9,000 students who get their meals…
Chatham County real estate: Trends, challenges, and future forecasts
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the real estate market in Chatham County continues to evolve, residents and potential buyers are left grappling with several pressing issues, from sewer access challenges to changing commission structures for real estate agents.…
Chatham County’s FY26 budget includes a property tax increase for most
Pittsboro, NC – On June 16, 2025, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved (4-0 vote with the absence of Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores) the County budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The budget of $288.3 million prioritizes support for…
Let’s make riots a political dead end
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Nonviolent protests have a venerable history in North Carolina and beyond. Violent protests — that is, riots — have an ignominious one. A broadly recognized distinction? You might think so. Alas, you’d be wrong.…