Why do people from “the City” move into nice rural areas and proceed to ruin them?
It never ceases to amaze me how people from “the City” move into nice rural areas, like Pittsboro, and then proceed to ruin them. Consider this: “. . . residents will have access to big-city amenities with the charm of a small town.” That is what is commonly known asContinue Reading
Beautiful Christmas Cantata this Saturday and Sunday at Ebenezer UMC
Plan to join us at Ebenezer UMC for one of our Christmas Cantata performances this weekend, Saturday and Sunday at 5PM. Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall following the performances. The cantata, Love, written by Joel Raney, is packed with original Christmas carols, woven into styles ranging fromContinue Reading
Recommend Wally Oldham and MFW Solutions LLC Inc. welding company
I would like to recommend Wally Oldham and MFW Solutions LLC Inc. He has a welding company on Mt. Gillard Church road. He does machining, fabrication, welding and mechanical repair. The day that I went, draging my broken yard ornament, he stopped what he was doing and welded it backContinue Reading
Monthly Poetry Readings at The Plant on 2nd Wednesdays
Hello Chatham and Beyond, Join us for monthly poetry readings in the Fair Game tasting room at The Plant in Pittsboro on 2nd Wednesdays from 6-7pm. Six new poets each month. Wednesday, December 13th’s line up is: Doug Lorie Stephanie Terry Stephanie Eisner Lee Means Karen Howard Lyle Estill ComeContinue Reading
Unhappy with Chatham County’s leadership? Step up and run
Are you a disgusted Democrat? A repulsed Republican? A livid Libertarian? An upset Unaffiliated? Dislike what is going on in your Chatham County schools or your money that is taxed and then unwisely spent by the commissioners? Could the county (and county staff) be run more efficiently? If you thinkContinue Reading
Roadside clean up?
I was pulling out of my driveway this AM and noticed a bit of flashing red lights and traffic holdups down the road. At first I could NOT believe my eyes. I had to LOOK again. After complaining for the last 4 years about LACK of roadside garbage pickup onContinue Reading
Anonymity and environment
All the talk of anonymous posts diverts attention from the horrors CPI (No men’s names there) is inflicting on the forests near the Haw, or the horrors of the land DOT (no names there unless you dig for them) is taking from our parks system and local residents for Vinfast.Continue Reading
Why does John Foley choose to associate with Randy Voller?!
John Foley, You are clearly a nice guy. Smart, handsome, charming, married into one of the best families in Chatham County. You’ve evidently given generously to others over your life. So, why would you choose to associate with such a person as Randy Voller? Voller’s long list of self-dealing: CollectedContinue Reading
Christmas Choral Concerts in Fearrington Village on December 2 & 5
Tickets are available now for the Fearrington Village Singers’ holiday concert, Joyful Nights! The first performance will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 in Galloway Ridge’s Chapin Auditorium. The second performance will be back in the Fearrington Village Barn on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets areContinue Reading
Woods Charter School offering in-class portion of Driver’s Ed over Christmas Break
We welcome students from ALL schools to attend this course. Visit the Woods Fall Wonders website at woodsfwswonders.com/ for more information and to register. Students must be 14-1/2 by December 20th to attend. The six hours of in-car instruction will be scheduled following the class. Contact for more information.Continue Reading
Square dancing lessons each Tuesday from November 7 to December 5
Are you interested in learning how to square dance? Here’s your opportunity! Aging Services, in partnership with Chatham County Parks and Recreation, will hold square dancing lessons each Tuesday from November 7-December 5 from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Pittsboro Center for Active Living. The cost is $50 for the 5-weekContinue Reading
I have to say something about the Voller Realty Corp candidate, John Foley
I can’t stand by silently. I had to weigh in on the Town Commissioners race. I spent decades in regional real estate before moving to Pittsboro. I know the business. Relationships are everything. That’s why, even in retirement, I must say this anonymously. Because I know so many people still in theContinue Reading
Come cook with us – Chatham CCCC Culinary Arts Program
Have a passion for cooking? Enroll in our culinary program at CCCC Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro. This program is focused on holistic education, fundamentals of nutrition and culinary techniques taught using fresh produce from the CCCC Student operated farm. This Fall program offerings include but are not limited toContinue Reading
“Refuel” takes over PBO Service Station
The Eagles gas station and service center seems to have given up the ghost and sold out to the “Refuel” corporation. Eagles were originally approved by Pittsboro Town to build, then the Town attempted to rezone the area and pull the permit. Evidently, Eagles fought for their rights granted byContinue Reading
Why the newly unveiled mural at Horton Middle School only depicted one race
I want to thank Sharon for posting a conversation starter in Thursday’s chat list. In case you didn’t see it, Sharon wanted to know why the newly unveiled mural at Horton Middle School only depicted one race. Sharon grew up in Chatham County and knew that HMS became an integratedContinue Reading