Appreciate knowing which places are safe and not safe to go into
I appreciate knowing which places are safe and not safe to go into. Right now, for our public health and safety, most businesses are ordered to require masks. It is very disappointing to me, and engenders in me great distrust in that business, if they have a sign requiring masksContinue Reading
Bamboo planted at ‘the odd company’ pittsboro
Gracious! What on earth were they thinking? Planting invasive Bamboo within yards of a foundation. The foundation of a recently Re-located all metal house- a pittsboro landmark? If you think bamboo Is controllable and a good idea, take a look at the bamboo ‘jungles’ Behind the funeral home and theContinue Reading
St. Bartholomew’s Thursday Community Lunch 12-1
Hello to our Community Lunch friends. Thursday 12-1:00 Our lunch menu for you this week is: Cheddar cheese Tuna and Pasta casserole, along with Apple coleslaw, Garlic toast, Mixed greens salad and Desert.Thanks to all our Lunch guests for your kind support, see you Thursday.If this is your first timeContinue Reading
Calculating the odds of being hit by lightning vs dying of coronavirus
In an offhand remark that I can only imagine was a hyperbolic rhetorical flourish, someone recently wrote here that one had “a better chance of being hit by lightning than dying of coronavirus.” According to the National Weather Service, lighting kills an average of 49 people a year in theContinue Reading
Martha’s Chapel Christian Church Gospel Singing on August 29 cancelled
Martha’s Chapel Christian Church has cancelled their previously scheduled Gospel Singing which would have occurred on the evening of August 29th at 7:00 pm due to the on-going risk of COVID-19 exposures. Or next scheduled Gospel Singing is scheduled for October 31st at 7 pm – if all goes well.Continue Reading
Briar Chapel Sewer Company Struggles Continue
A damning article chronicling this issues with Briar Creek and Old North State Water Company and Envirolink, the company which manages operations. Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:05:18 -0400From: tonyblakeSubject: Briar Chapel Sewer Company Struggles ContinueContinue Reading
Virginia Penley is hearing dog whistles?
I read the last post from GOP activist Bill Crawford with interest. From my understanding the tax paying residents of District 1, Karen Howard, actually pay more to Chatham County in taxes every year than the combined total for the western districts of 4 and 5. I believe even DistrictContinue Reading
Bynum Front Porch workday on Saturday, September 5, 9-12
It’s time again for the historic Bynum General Store to get a little TLC! During a regular summer–remember those?–the Bynum General Store is a hub of activity. This year has been different, though, and the store has been basically empty since late last winter. But the fall marks the returnContinue Reading
Master Gardeners are volunteers working with Chatham County Ag Extension Horticultural Agent Matt Jones
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:46:43 +0000 (UTC)From: Audrey Joy Subject: Chatham Co Master Gardeners “From: lingam32443Subject: Master gardner? I noticed someone signed their post “master gardner”. Exactaly what Does that mean? Is that better than other gardners? Did they ever, way Back when, have slaves? L. Ingam” Master GardenersContinue Reading
Good job Karen
Self-righteous and condescending. Good job Karen. If you and your family are that threatened and scared, just stay home in your comfort zone. Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:54:43 -0400From: Beldar Conehead Subject: Good job Karen *” Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:21:15 -0400From: roncraig007Subject: Re: Chatham Chatlist #6771The HopContinue Reading
Karen at the Hop in Pittsboro
Yesterday I fired off a (too) quick note and failed to explain where this new establishment is located. The Hop is a new shop selling smoothies and specialty drinks. It is located on West Chatham St next to Willy’s Cinnamon Rolls and the ABC Store. It’s making quite a stirContinue Reading
Sit and stay and speak about the love you have for your dog and Pittsboro businesses for a chance to win gift cards
It’s the Dog Days of Summer which is appropriate since National Dog Day is coming up on Wednesday, August 26. To support local businesses and celebrate these long, hot days, Main Street Pittsboro in collaboration with the Pittsboro Business Association hopes you’ll sit and stay and speak about the loveContinue Reading
Chatham County News Tweets: 2020-08-17 – 2020-08-23
2020-08-17 – 2020-08-23Continue Reading
Donating to The Salvation Army of Chatham County
In response to Brad Page, Chatlist #6772, I can recommend donating to The Salvation Army of Chatham County. Of course, I am biased, as there are many worthy nonprofits in our county. We are actively helping Chatham County residents with many needs relating to Covid 19, with no discrimination. TheContinue Reading
Chatham backpack programs or Fuel Up programs that support food insecure children
Many schools in the area have a backpack program or Fuel Up program that supports food insecure children. They provide food for weekends and often other school breaks. Despite all of the uncertainties, these programs have been finding ways to continue their mission. I have tried to put together aContinue Reading