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Liquor sales election in Chatham causes controversy[May 2, 2009] More than 1,400 Chatham County residents have already entered the doors at the Pittsboro Board of Elections office to take part in early voting on a county-wide referendum on mixed beverage sales. And that issue has caused a lot of controversy. If passed, it would allow Steve Cote, co-owner of the City Tap, and others to sell more than just beer and wine; he would be able to sell mixed drinks.
Churches organize in opposition to Chatham liquor law change[May 2, 2009] With a vote on sales of liquor by the drink only days away in Chatham County, a coalition of churches has stepped forward to oppose well-organized support for the measure. The Sandy Creek Baptist Association Against LBD was formally recognized as a referendum committee on April 29, according to documents filed with the Chatham County Board of Elections on that date. The two-page filing states that the purpose of the organization is to "oppose referendum."
By WEB RUN - Herald Sun
The land of Plenties[Apr. 9, 2009] America looks more like Argentina circa 2001 everyday. The town of Pittsboro, North Carolina adopted its own misguided economic stimulus by deciding to revive a local currency called the Plenty next month. In tough times there often emerges a populist temptation to revert to protectionism, but local autarky? The last attempt, six years ago, to launch Plenties failed for obvious reasons. Merchants could not use Plenties to trade with outsiders and Pittsboro's 2,000-odd residents have developed tastes for goods produced outside its borders (probably even from China). So this time the local bank has agreed to exchange Plenties for American dollars (not clear if they will follow a fixed or floating exchange rate regime).
By WEB RUN - Economist
Beating the Odds: Northwood's magical run gave community something to believe in[Mar. 24, 2009] Despite a 62-50 setback to Shelby in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2-A State Basketball Championship, Russ Frazier still believes his Northwood Chargers accomplished their goal. Sort of. Playing in the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill with die-hard Charger fans rooting for their team the entire way, the Chargers got the entire community excited and gave those fans in attendance plenty of reason to cheer.
By WEB RUN - Sanford Herald
Chatham officials stay away from immigration policy forum[Feb. 28, 2009] Chatham County commissioners did not attend a forum Thursday night on the county’s illegal immigration policy. Commissioners have received threats following their recent decision not to take part in a federal program to identify illegal immigrants among those charged with other crimes.
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Controversy over immigration resolution[Feb. 1, 2009] The Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, is contracting with North Carolina sheriffs to help identify and arrest illegal immigrants. But the Chatham County Commission, including Chairman George Lucier, passed a resolution discouraging their sheriff from cooperating. "The resolution is simply our opinion, and our opinion is that local law enforcement agencies should not be involved with ICE because it's costly, ineffective -- it's voluntary," Lucier said.
Chatham County counting school bus stop violators[Mar. 6, 2008] The state stop arm violation count is on next Wednesday, so motorists beware. Chatham County school bus drivers will be documenting the number of motorists who illegally drive past a school bus while the stop arm is deployed. This is part of a national annual event to shed light on the number of violators who put children at risk of being hit or run over as they exit the bus.
By WebRun - nbc17.com
How race has changed in Chatham County[Feb. 27, 2008] There was a time when Norma Boone would not have been welcome at Johnson's Burger Joint in Siler City. This week, the 50-year-old Jordan Mathew High School Principal entered the eatery for only the second time in her life.
By Web Run - nbc17.com
Siler City's first latino helps cops communicate[Feb. 27, 2008] Siler City’s first Latino resident is helping the city's police department bridge the communication gap. Roberto Vasquez became Siler City's first Hispanic citizen back on July 4 1977 after leaving his native El Salvador in search of the American dream.
By Web Run - nbc17.com
Hanging man figurine causes controversy[Jan. 29, 2008] Art or hate speech; one Triangle community is calling a hanging man display, racist intimidation. It is a wired, scarecrow-like figurine, suspended from three pieces of wood off of Pittsboro Moncure Road in Chatham County. Residents on the road say a new neighbor whom they have never met, hung a figurine that conjures up painful memories of racist intimidation.
By WEB RUN - ABC11
Pittsboro not growing as much as projected[Jan. 25, 2008] Projected growth in Pittsboro is not in sync with actual growth according to Pittsboro Town Manager William Terry. A slump in the housing market is making it difficult to attract new businesses and industries to Pittsboro because people are holding onto their money.
By WEB RUN - NBC17
Housekeeper's record was at hand[Dec. 16, 2007] Two elderly victims of fatal beatings at Galloway Ridge retirement community in Pittsboro could have learned -- on their own or with the facility's help -- about the criminal background of the woman charged in their deaths, human services officials and Galloway's executive director said. Jason Crunk, executive director of Galloway Ridge, said Thursday that policies there called for Galloway to run a criminal check on any employees hired separately by residents. Margaret Murta, 92, and Mary Corcoran, 82, died after an attack Dec. 5 in their Galloway apartment. A former employee of the women, Barbara T. Clark, 41, of Pittsboro has been charged in the deaths.
By WEB RUN - N&O
Northwood’s charge ends at Henderson[Nov. 29, 2007] Pittsboro Northwood got off to a blazing start against host Southern Vance in the third round of the state 2-AA football playoffs Friday night, scoring a touchdown on the opening possession of the game. Unfortunately for the Chargers, it was about the best news they would have all night. O’Darren Gill ran for two touchdowns, caught another one and racked up 115 total yards as the Raiders rallied for a convincing 33-15 triumph.
By WEB RUN - Chapel Hill News
Jordan-Matthews loses to West Montgomery in football playoffs[Nov. 29, 2007] West Montgomery rushed for 398 yards to defeat Siler City Jordan-Matthews 27-7 in the third round of the 1-AA state playoffs on Friday night. The Jets (10-3-1) lost twice to their Yadkin Valley Conference rivals this season.
By WEB RUN - N&O
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