I spoke with the current sheriff, Mike Roberson, at the Street Fair on Saturday. He said that what Bill Crawford posted was not true and that he had asked Crawford, who is vice-chair of the Chatham Republican Party, where he had heard this rumor, Crawford reported it was from anContinue Reading
Between the BOC and BOE there appear to be 5 contested seats this cycle. Has anyone set an over/under on the number of seats where a district will not have true representation on the various board due to our version of county wide voting for district positions? From: Michael BucknerContinue Reading
As a educated voter in Chatham County, I have never been called so many nasty names and questioned why I would listen to a former Republican. Just like many here in Chatham County, I was not raised here and just recently moved to the area. Trying to get my bearingsContinue Reading
I recently read a post from Liz Cullington about Sheriff Mike Roberson on Nextdoor and I concur with Liz: Mike Roberson is the finest Sheriff we have had in Chatham County in our time in Chatham County—which for me is over 40 years. As for the speculation about Sheriff RobersonContinue Reading
I ask this question about the rumors of Sheriff Mike Roberson, why hasn’t he came out to deny the rumor? Steve Maynor has been telling folks he will be the next Sheriff ” soon”. If it wasn’t true, commit to the community and give his word that he isn’t goingContinue Reading
Sheriff Mike, You would be wise to make an absolute denial that you will be leaving to a more lucrative job in Raleigh in the Spring. A lie/rumor runs around the world 3 times these days before the truth trades pajamas for pants. To make such a move would notContinue Reading
There’s a Red Wave going on all over the country! We can continue that wave in Chatham County. It’s not healthy to have One Party Rule in the county for too long. Let someone else have a go at it! Perhaps a different perspective might shed light and provide solutionsContinue Reading
Hello Chatlisters! Should Marcus Globshutz publicly deny he is a werewolf as well? At least that allegation wasn’t anonymous, and obviously tongue in cheek. Should the incumbent school board members swear they won’t force critical race theory down the throats of innocent schoolchildren, as suggested by some? Come on folks.Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
Take our survey (poll closes at 9 pm on October 6): Place your guess at https://www.polltab.com/4eUGsAIORPp The following have applied for the District 1 seat: ? Stanley Beeks, who most recently retired as deputy general director from a company that provides products and services in the fields of cryptography, eTravel documents,Continue Reading