With the Fourth of July approaching, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2022’s Most Patriotic States in America. photo by Aaron Burden To determine where Americans have the most red, white and blue pride, WalletHub compared the 50…
Information for June 21 Chatham County Board of Commissioners Meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro Street, Second Floor Courtroom, Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 3 p.m. The Regular…
Licensing hurts North Carolina consumers more than it helps
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Although North Carolina has become a demonstrably freer place to live and work over the past 10 years, our state remains grossly out of step with the rest of America in a key respect:…
Chatham County News Tweets: 6.13.22 – 6.19.22
Pittsboro, NC – Follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Chatham County News Tweets: 2022-06-06 – 2022-06-12 https://t.co/9Y6i0wPDAY 08:00:02, 2022-06-13The latest The Chatham County News Daily! https://t.co/hlzFENz7UX Thanks to @CannabisBizNews…
Guns shows at Chatham Ag Center provide a safe place for folks to learn about and compare firearms
By Mark Stinson Silk Hope, NC – The offensive gun show at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center you refer to is controlled, safe and a good place for folks to not only learn about firearms but to safely compare…
Upcoming events at the Chatham Agriculture & Conference Center: June 20 – August 2
Pittsboro, NC – Here’s a list of upcoming events at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. This list includes both public and private events. EventDate(s)LocationsKids Summer Cowboy Camp 12 & UnderMonday Jun 20 2022 – Thursday Jun 23 2022Chatham…
Schaudenfauci
By Kevin Roche A friend asked me if it was okay to have a little smiley burst of happiness when reading that the over-promoted and under-performing Dr. Fauci had contracted CV-19. Let us not wish ill on anyone. Okay, almost…
Facebook to Join Apple, Amazon in the Research Triangle
Raleigh, NC – Sheryl Sandberg, the outgoing chief operating officer of Facebook’s parent organization Meta Platforms, recently came to the Research Triangle area of North Carolina as part of an effort to shore up support for a satellite office to…
Chatham County installs two electric vehicle charging stations
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County has installed two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with the aid of a grant from the State of North Carolina and the Volkswagen Settlement Fund. Electric vehicle charging station at Smithfield Restaurant Chatham County was…
NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is a locomotive barreling through obstacles
By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – A new poll shows Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson besting Attorney General Josh Stein by six points in a head-to-head matchup for governor in 2024. Save for some establishment Republicans and the political left; it’s no big surprise. Robinson just picks up steam despite…
Information and agenda for June 13 Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Pittsboro will hold a meeting at 7 pm on Monday, June 13, 2022. This regular meeting will be held in a hybrid format with the Board of Commissioners, Town…
Chatham County Public Libraries to offer active parenting virtual workshop
Pittsboro, NC – Starting in June and continuing through the summer, Chatham County Public Libraries will offer a three-part virtual parenting workshop presented by Kris Hawkins, Parent Educator with Teen Health Connection. Designed for parents of preteens and teens, these…
Construction & demolition recycling to expand at Chatham County Collection Centers
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling is expanding the construction & demolition (C&D) recycling program to ten Collection Centers. Starting Monday, June 13, C&D recycling will be available at Asbury, Bennett, Crutchfield Crossroads, Goldston, Hadley, Harpers Crossroads,…
Have some summer fun with Central Carolina Community College
Pittsboro, NC – Central Carolina Community College has a variety of classes to help you pass the hot summer days. Coming up this month: Retirement Planning Essentials (Seated, Pittsboro Main Campus, June 14, 6 p.m.)Get Your Passport to Retirement (a.k.a.…
Information on Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and Chatham County Board of Commissioners joint meeting on June 9
Pittsboro, NC – The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Pittsboro and Chatham County will hold a joint meeting at 6 pm PM on Thursday, June 9, 2022. This regular meeting will be held in person at the Chatham…
Big Blow: Offshore wind power’s devastating costs and impacts on North Carolina
By Jon Sanders Raleigh, NC – One of President Joe Biden’s day-one executive orders sought to double offshore wind by 2030, and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order for developing 2.8 gigawatts (GW) of wind turbine-generated energy…