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[In Opinion] [May 9, 2008]
Voters overwhelmingly reject local tax hikes
Sixty-six percent of North Carolina voters rejected local tax increases Tuesday, sending 22 of 24 proposed tax hikes to defeat. Those results send a message that local governments should avoid pursuing sales and land-transfer tax increases in the future, said John Locke Foundation President John Hood.

Pittsboro General Store Café hosts an evening of theatre
[May 2, 2008] The Chatham County Arts Council is pleased to present a special performance of "The Shape of Things" by Neil LaBute, at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 at The General Store Café in Pittsboro. The play is produced, directed and preformed by students of The Department of Dramatic Art at the UNC through the support of The Carolina Student Arts Grant. [In Arts & Entertainment]

Candidates for Chatham County Commission - District 1
[May 2, 2008] The primary elections take place on Tuesday, May 6th. The Chatham Journal does not endorse candidates. We provide our readers with candidates’ answers to a questionnaire we sent out in March. These questions were based on input from our readers and the Chatham Chatlist. Below are the responses from the candidates for district 1. [In News]

Candidates for Chatham County Commission - District 2
[May 2, 2008] The primary elections take place on Tuesday, May 6th. The Chatham Journal does not endorse candidates. We provide our readers with candidates’ answers to a questionnaire we sent out in March. These questions were based on input from our readers and the Chatham County Online Chatlist. Below are the responses from the candidates for district 2. [In News]

Thompson offers no endorsements in county commission race
[May 2, 2008] Recently I made comments regarding the contributions that Jeffrey Starkweather and Sally Kost have made to Chatham County. These comments were publicized by their campaign, with my permission. Even though I stand by this statement, I did make it clear that my comment was not intended to be a public endorsement. By Carl Thompson [In News]

DOT holds local meetings for input on US 64 plan
[May 1, 2008] The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), in partnership with the towns of Cary, Apex, and Pittsboro; Wake and Chatham counties; and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), will hold two Community Workshops on the above study between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. [In News]

Remember this rally?
[Apr. 29, 2008] In the January 28, 2004 issue of the Independent Weekly there was an article "Chathamites rally to be heard" written by Jennifer Strom. Here are several paragraphs from the story. By Peter Theye [In Opinion]

Sign shenanigans?
[Apr. 29, 2008] Every election cycle some overzealous supporters of all candidates steal or vandalize signs. It is unfortunate but it happens to everyone, from supporters of everyone. By Mike Fox [In Opinion]

Protecting our environment
[Apr. 29, 2008] Congratulations to the County staff that have done such a great job with the Erosion and Sedimentation Control program. Congratulations to the current County Board of Commissioners for joining Patrick Barnes and Mike Cross in unanimously supporting this effort important program. By Larry Hicks [In Opinion]

Sedimentation & erosion control program wins top state honor
[Apr. 29, 2008] Earlier this year, Chatham’s Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program received one of two top statewide awards at a banquet hosted by the NC Sedimentation Control Commission. The awards program has two categories based on staff size, with Chatham winning the top award for programs with no more than three full-time staff members. [In News]

Endorsing Jeffrey Starkweather
[Apr. 29, 2008] Strong leadership is needed to manage Chatham County’s unprecedented growth and infrastructure challenges. We think that Jeffrey Starkweather is exceptionally well-qualified to build on our county’s strengths, and help plan for a better future. By Mark & Carol Hewitt [In Opinion]

New poultry processing plant open for independent producers

The ruling conspiracy

Please vote for Page Vernon for judge

The good things about hard fought primaries

Board of Education meeting summary for April 28

Campaign signs removed

Why I'm voting for Starkweather

Electing or hiring on the basis of religion, race, gender and age

[In Sports]
Davidson Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks postgame press conference

Carolina Tar Heels vs Louisville Cardinals postgame press conference

[In Arts & Entertainment]
7th annual Clydefest returns to Bynum

Area musicians to perform at Cat's Cradle fundraiser for Woods Charter School

[In Living]
Consumer Reports finds that some cheaper cars may cost more to own than more expensive alternatives

How to avoid phishing scams

[In Opinion]
I support Cross and Barnes

Understanding North Carolina's Political Paradox

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