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$300 million of wasteful spending in North Carolina's 2009-10 budget$300 million of wasteful spending in North Carolina's 2009-10 budget
[Aug. 13, 2009] In spite of House Speaker Joe Hackney’s (D-Orange) bold statement that “there is no pork in this budget,” the Civitas Institute has identified nearly $300 million in questionable appropriations for the fiscal year 2009-10 state budget. By Chris Hayes
 
Ride for the Land comes to Chatham County on July 11
[Jul. 4, 2009] Triangle Land Conservancy's annual bicycle tour, Ride for the Land, comes to Chatham County on July 11. This year Ride for the Land highlights TLC's work to conserve Chatham's beautiful farms, which is why we subtitled this year's ride the "Freewheeling Farmland Frolic." By Doug Nicholas
 
Beware of free ice creamBeware of free ice cream
[Aug. 24, 2008] A company called Southeast Community Care called and wanted to serve ice cream at both our senior centers. Said they work with seniors, etc. Southeast Community Care sounds friendly enough, right? By Angel Dennison
 
Voters overwhelmingly reject local tax hikesVoters overwhelmingly reject local tax hikes
[May 9, 2008] 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.
 
A great teacherA great teacher
[Apr. 7, 2008] A Great Teacher is one who has the disposition that can teach every child to reach their potential and believes that every child has interests and talents that can be developed to reach greatness. By Margaret Evans Gayle
 
Elon University Poll: Land transfer taxes lack supportElon University Poll: Land transfer taxes lack support
[Oct. 3, 2007] Sixty-seven percent of North Carolinians oppose proposals for land transfer taxes as a way for local governments to raise money, according to results from the latest Elon University Poll, which comes as voters in more than a dozen counties across the state consider such a measure on ballots this fall.
 
Biodiesel damnfooleryBiodiesel damnfoolery
[Jul. 19, 2007] I watched the news last night and the greed and stupidity of some people never fails to amaze me especially on a city level. I am referring to the idiots in High Point that effectively shut down a biodiesel refinery and distribution business the ran safely and profitably since 2004 supplying good economical and environmentally safe fuel till last week. I feel someone responsible for the mess needs a size 14 boot stuck up their, umm, neither regions. By Mark Stinson
 
Townsends workers focus on wage and hour irregularitiesTownsends workers focus on wage and hour irregularities
[Apr. 30, 2007] Townsends workers fighting for better conditions at Siler City and Pittsboro plants have begun investigating widespread worker claims of underpayment for time worked and other violations of federal wage and hour laws. Townsends workers have been working to organize a union with the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW).
Also: UFCW
 
The lottery lunacy continuesThe lottery lunacy continues
[Apr. 19, 2007] The lottery lunacy continues this week. First comes the announcement that lottery tickets will be sold in vending machines, mostly in grocery stores. That’s a good idea, making the tickets available to anyone with a dollar to throw away, regardless of their age. By Chris Fitzsimon
 
"We are Virginia Tech""We are Virginia Tech"
[Apr. 18, 2007] A poet's words silenced the room on a topic that silenced the nation. Famous poet Nikki Giovanni was at Tuesday’s Virginia Tech memorial service helping soothe the hearts of a university community and a nation coming to grips with the deadliest mass shooting in modern history.
Also: "We are Virginia Tech" video
 
BOE member responds about Northwood track concernsBOE member responds about Northwood track concerns
[Mar. 30, 2007] Both my daughters ran track at Jordan-Matthews and I have argued for new tracks since my oldest was a freshman (she is now a senior at UNC). All three high schools have tracks that are pretty much in the same condition and none can host conference meets. No other schools in either conference still have asphalt tracks and they aren't used in conference meets because they lead to more injuries to runners.
 
My husband, my hero, the flying squirrel catcher - Part IIMy husband, my hero, the flying squirrel catcher - Part II
[Mar. 23, 2007] Does anyone have an owl I can borrow or possibly a really hungry feral cat? Five just wasn't my lucky number. There had to be additional varmints for only one evening of mayhem in my household didn't hold true to my previous fate with unwanted critters, and I knew it. By Monica Howell
 
4-H changed my life4-H changed my life
[Mar. 23, 2007] I want to chime in about 4-H. My participation in 4-H, from elementary school age into college, quite literally changed my life, and also brought my family closer together. My sister was just as involved, and both my parents were leaders. I had dozens of projects and, as a suburban kid, not a single animal except for our dog. By Duncan Murrell
 
Metal detectors to be placed at Perry Harrison?Metal detectors to be placed at Perry Harrison?
[Mar. 16, 2007] Unfortunately, it seems that even in our one rural community we can not protect our elementary school children from potential violence. Is the school administration's lax attitude towards handing out punishment going to lead to more unfortunate events in the future?
Also: Chatham Online Bulletin Board
 
Power me upPower me up
[Mar. 12, 2007] I have started back on making the house more energy efficient and my truck . The shop truck made it to a sustained mileage of 22.4 from 13 . I feel I got all I could from a 35 year old 4000 truck with 250,000 miles on the engine . By Mark Stinson

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