Chatham Budget Plan Includes Tax Increase |
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"While this region of the state is faring better than most, the economy has impacted our revenue sources when the need for county services and facilities is on the increase." The Chatham County Managers Office has released the proposed county budget for 2008-09, which includes a 5.5-cent property tax increase to 67.2 cents. via NBC17.com |
Chatham Co. Has $1M In Unpaid Property Taxes |
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"All they have to do is contact us and set up a payment arrangement and we will work with them to get their property taxes paid in increments rather than us sending it to an attorney." CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C. The Chatham County tax office is facing an uphill battle when it comes to collecting unpaid property taxes and with more people out of work, it could just get worse. via NBC17.com |
Man named by shooting victim seeks new trial |
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As he lay dying, gunshot victim Nathan Alston uttered the name of his killer, according to Durham police. via News Observer |
Overturned tanker creates HAZMAT alert |
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An overturned tanker in Chatham County is creating an environmental hazard. Chatham County officials tell Eyewitness News a tanker truck carrying grease overturned on US-421 South at Fayetteville Road in the ... via Abc11tv.com |
White - SLake - Smulls - Swater - Stank |
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"I just feel like for all our folks it will be money well spent" Erin Smith, Staff Writer A new water tank and lines may be in the future for White Lake. via Bladen Journal |
Kinnaird gets a rival |
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"I've never spent more than $65,000 [on a Senate race], and frankly I don't want to" Incumbent Ellie Kinnaird and challenger Moses Carey Jr. filed Monday for state Senate District 23. via News Observer |
Board wants details on N.C. 87 change |
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"I would certainly like to see us resolve this as a win-win issue" The Rockingham County commissioners would like answers to at least a half-dozen questions before taking a position on a proposed N.C. 87 realignment. via News & Record |
Motorcycle Riders Protest New Helmet Law |
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"It doesn't matter if I'm wearing a helmet" Around 50 motorcycle riders rumbled past the Governor's Mansion in Downtown Raleigh Tuesday to protest tougher helmet standards that took effect at midnight. via NBC17.com |
The latest luxury: a deep private well |
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"That's a bit of a stretch to try and tie those two together" If you want to know the secret to Joe Kanze's luscious green lawn, look under the fake rock. via News Observer |
Chatham voters reject land transfer tax |
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With 17 out of 19 precincts reporting, it appears Chatham County voters have rejected the land transfer tax. via News Observer |