Think Before Voting
People from both parties have told me that they don’t like a certain candidate, but couldn’t vote for the opposing candidate because the candidate wasn’t a Democrat. Or a Republican. Or a whatever. Hello!!!? If you are old enough to color in the box on a ballot, then you areContinue Reading
Voted for the mom with 4 kids in school for Chatham board of education
Voted on Saturday. Little bit of a wait. Enjoyed talking to others while in line. Easiest choice on the ballot was voting for Jessica Winger, the mom with 4 kids in school for the Chatham County school board. Ms. Winger has a stake in the game. I would love toContinue Reading
Joe asking for doctor’s office that does not require masks
Dear Joe, Not if the doctor cares about self preservation or setting a good example for patients or is knowledgeable. I have to take off my mask for Dr. Scheetz to work on my teeth, but he still wisely wears his. Same for Dr. Cheeseborough and his staff and Dr.Continue Reading
All six videos now posted from the Chatham Commissioners and School Board Candidate Forum
Hi All, The most important words in our Constitution are: “We The People”. In our Representative Republican, the most important role to fulfill as a member of “We The People” is to vote. Not by party affiliation. Not by how your grandfather or grandmother voted. And not by the lastContinue Reading
Understanding the Sheriff’s Budget
In response to Ron Snyder and Carol Phillips’ email about the Sheriff’s budget. It’s obvious neither of you fully understand the way budgets work. I have stated many times that I will fill the current vacancies. If the position is vacant ( currently it’s more than 50) that position isContinue Reading
CORA’s Turkey Tuesday is November 15th
Help make Thanksgiving a festive occasion for our neighbors in need. Your donation will help us make our goal of reaching 1,000 families this holiday season. We are collecting small turkeys and turkey breasts, as well as these holiday trimmings. Mini Hams Mac and Cheese Boxed Stuffing/Cornbread Mix CannedContinue Reading
Chatham County News Tweets: 2022-10-31 – 2022-11-06
2022-10-31 – 2022-11-06Continue Reading
Children’s Business Fair on November 12
The Chatham Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us us at the Children’s Business Fair!Date: Saturday, November 12th, 2022Time: 1pm – 4pmLocation: The Mosaic at Chatham Park, Pittsboro Come support and encourage these young entrepreneurs as they launch their own startup business! Click here for more information: https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/pittsboro-ncFeel freeContinue Reading
Video: Seaforth high school wrestling team introductions – 10.30.22
From: Gene Galin Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 12:11:14 PM EDTSubject: Video: Seaforth high school wrestling team introductions – 10.30.22Continue Reading
Chatham School Board candidates Jessica Winger and Tim Moore are energized and engaged
I agree with Mr. Brownfield and recommend watching at least the closing remarks from the school board candidate forum. Both Jessica Winger and Tim Moore sound energized and engaged and talked about their vision for what needs to change in the schools. Del Turner, in contrast sounded tired, old, andContinue Reading
I spoke with the current sheriff, Mike Roberson, at the Street Fair on Saturday
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
The November 2022 Growing Chatham is Now Available
CHATHAM COUNTY CENTER The November 2022 Growing Chatham is Now Available! November 2022 There is always something to be thankful for in Growing Chatham! Read more to find out! – https://express.adobe.com/page/HhvctROLpkqBL/ NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, toContinue Reading
District voting
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
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
Neat! Virginia Penley thinks Marcus Globuschutz might be a werewolf
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