By Kevin Roche Love to see what the incandescent Marvin Gaye would make of these times. We are hitting a new fever pitch of tension and craziness. Schools are doing virtual or remote “learning”; parents are at their wit’s end on…
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What changes can North Carolina taxpayers expect in 2022?
By Paige Terryberry Raleigh, NC – 2021 brought many tax changes to North Carolina with the passage of the state budget, and in the end, everyone will see a bit more in their wallets. There are multiple tax changes that…
Video & photos: Wake Forest caps historic season with Gator Bowl Championship
By Andrew Kovar Jacksonville, Fl – The 2021 Wake Forest football team capped off its historic season on New Year’s Eve, defeating Big Ten foe Rutgers in the 77th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl 38-10 inside TIAA Bank Field on Friday.…
North Carolina’s Apple deal named worst of 2021
By Donna King Raleigh, NC – The $846 million subsidy deal that North Carolina struck with Apple just topped the “year’s worst” list of a nonpartisan economic think tank. The Center for Economic Accountability selected the 39-year agreement to put…
The Chatham Chatlist community and the community that it serves is generous indeed
By John Dykers Siler City, NC – Yes, the Chatham Chatlist community and the community at large that it serves, is indeed generous. Photo by Martin Vysoudil Lovely people showered offers of help, a place to stay, clothes, groceries, furniture et…
ACC modifies Covid-19 game rescheduling policy
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Wednesday that it has modified its 2021-22 COVID-19 rescheduling policy. The decision was unanimously supported by the league’s athletics directors as a result of the current rise in COVID cases and its…
Wake Forest to play Rutgers in 2021 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Winston-Salem, NC – Wake Forest University is set to play Rutgers University in the 2021 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on New Year’s Eve at 11 a.m. in Jacksonville at TIAA Bank Field. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. photo by…
Loose ends, lost thoughts, and new beginnings
By Nabooko Pittsboro, NC – I do hope all out there in Chatlist land will have a wonderful Christmas holiday and a joyous year. We deserve it. It has been a somewhat bad year with the virus and all. I…
Chatham County property listing forms must be submitted in January 2022
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Tax Office reminds those owning real estate that personal and business property as of January 1, 2022, must ensure that the property is listed with the Tax Office no later than January 31, 2022.…
Cristal Ocampo Ruiz is Chatham County’s 2021 Employee of the Year
Pittsboro, NC – On December 20, 2021, Chatham County Assistant County Manager Carolyn Miller gave a special presentation at the Board of Commissioners Regular Session in Pittsboro recognizing Cristal Ocampo Ruiz as the county’s 2021 Employee of the Year. Chatham…