From: Raymond Gastwaite Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 10:20:47 AM EDTSubject: Journalism and objectivity The local newspaper posted that political letters to the editor would not be allowed after October 15. In the latest edition (obviously after Oct 15), there were two very political letters to the editor thatContinue Reading
2022-10-24 – 2022-10-30Continue Reading
Chatham Political Culture on the ropes Claims are made that Republican candidates were not welcome at last week’s Meet the Candidates at the Chatham Ag building. But it was a videographer who was not welcome, who enjoys accusing Chatham’s award winning newspaper, the Chatham News & Record, of “fakeContinue Reading
It’s been three years since my last post on the chatlist. Seeing how bad things have gotten under the current school board with three members running for reelection, I found this video interesting. John Amanchukwu speaks about Critical Race Theory at Chatham County School board meetinghttps://youtu.be/CM4gzuMNO7E This is something weContinue Reading
We are pleased to announce that we have resolved all issues through mutual agreement between the Chatham News + Record and the Chatham County Republican Party that prevented us from attending the first Candidate Forum. The conservative candidates for the Board of Education and the Republican candidates for Board ofContinue Reading
We were among the many poor sods who got disconnected when BrightSpeed took over CenturyLink “service.” I won’t go into the details of our struggle with BrightSpeed…it’s no news to most of you. Fortunately I found the solution. Our “go-to” guy, Sam (owner Chatham Cellular Computer Repair) has completely resolvedContinue Reading
Today was Sunday. We went to vote at the CCCC Health Sciences Building (the building behind the the new Food Lion off 15-501). The staff was efficient, impeccable, kind, aware and welcoming. They made me feel humble and proud all at the same time — glad to be voting inContinue Reading
This is just a quick thank-you note to all the helpful chatlisters who recommended septic system companies. One company got the lion’s share of recommendations, and we will be calling them soon. Happy fall y’all. From: Gardener Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 09:06:15 AM EDTSubject: Thanks for all yourContinue Reading
2022-10-17 – 2022-10-23Continue Reading
Elections are around the corner. Here is the voting information published by the Chatham County Line: https://chathamcountyline.org/know-before-you-go-make-a-plan-to-vote/ And below are the answers the County Commissioner candidates provided the Chatham County Line: https://chathamcountyline.org/candidates-for-chatham-county-commissioner/ I was surprised to learn from the Chatham News and Record that at least two of theContinue Reading
2022-10-10 – 2022-10-16Continue Reading
A very dangerous road condition exists just North of the 64 overpass on 15-501 as you approach Mosaic. A storm drain grate has fallen out of place leaving a gaping hole that would be disastrous for bicyclists and cars who veered slightly at the wrong time. Some one has putContinue Reading
Election season means campaign signs are visible across the county. Many people do not like them, but they are a method for candidates to get their names in front of the voters. A reminder to all, whether Democrat or Republican – North Carolina statute GS.136-32 allows campaign signs from 30Continue Reading
I stopped by the Goldston Old Fashion Day festival on Saturday. Took some pics and shot some videos. Walk through the Goldston 35th Annual Old Fashion Day. See if you know anyone.https://youtu.be/2mqpp37lIOU Got a bird eye’s view of the Goldston Old Fashion Dayhttps://youtu.be/OB-JRRIQhnI From: Gene Galin Sent: Monday, October 10,Continue Reading
I recently bought some mums from Hannah. She is a teenager who has grown these from seed, and sells them to help pay for her car. She has all sorts of colors, and they start at $6 for a nice sized pot. I bought several and sent several friends toContinue Reading