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January 16, 2021
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In its first major decision following the Nov. 3 elections, North Carolina’s Democratic caucus has chosen Robert Reives II, Chatham County’s representative in the N.C. House, to serve as …
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BY D. LARS DOLDER, News + Record Staff
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12/5/20
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When polls closed Tuesday night in every precinct around the country, it marked the end to a historic voting season — but the election process is far from over.
Widespread concerns about voter …
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BY D. LARS DOLDER, News + Record Staff
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11/4/20
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Editor's note: this story will be updated continually throughout the night.
Polls in Chatham County will closed at 7:30 p.m. tonight, with the county reporting the results of in-person, one-stop …
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11/3/20
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Through sunshine or rain, nonpartisan organizations are finding creative ways to encourage Latinx folks to vote by throwing “fiestas para votar,” or voting parties.
Poder NC …
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10/29/20
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Editor’s Note: The following are exclusive interviews with U.S. Senate candidates Cal Cunningham and Thom Tillis conducted via email with the News + Record. Responses were included in their …
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10/28/20
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Just days remain before the polls close on Nov. 3. But chances are, if you planned to vote during this election season, you’ve already cast your ballot.
As of Tuesday morning, 34,737 Chatham …
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10/28/20
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While lingering concern over potential voter intimidation will likely persist through Nov. 3, early in-person and mail-in voting in Chatham County has, so far, been a resounding success — a credit …
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10/21/20
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Two incumbent Chatham County officials, Register of Deeds Lunday A. Riggsbee and Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor J. Lynn Mann, are running uncontested in this year’s …
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10/21/20
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While school boards have certainly always made important decisions, in recent months they’ve stepped into a larger, more harsh spotlight — deciding about re-opening schools in communities where …
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10/21/20
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A resident of Chatham County for 45 years, Jimmy Pharr is running as a Republican against Commissioner Mike Dasher to represent Dist. 2 on Chatham County’s Board of Commissioners.
He’s worked …
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10/14/20
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Democrat Mike Dasher is seeking re-election as a Chatham County Commissioner after representing District 2 since 2016. During that time, he’s served as the board chairperson and also acted as the …
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10/14/20
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In Dist. 5, Republican incumbent Andy Wilkie will face Franklin Gomez Flores — the first contested commissioner race in Dist. 5 in two elections.
Wilkie, who has served on the board since being …
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10/14/20
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Franklin Gomez Flores, a 26-year-old Siler City native, is seeking the Dist. 5 county commissioner seat by challenging Commissioner Andy Wilkie.
If he’s successful, it’ll be the first time in …
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10/14/20
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Editor’s note: In Chatham, the five-member board of county commissioners acts as the main policy-making body for the county’s government. This year, three of the board’s five seats will be …
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10/14/20
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Karen Howard is many things: mom, former attorney and children’s advocate. Since 2014, she’s also been one of Chatham County’s commissioners, stepping into the chairperson role in January of …
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10/14/20
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Both candidates for the N.C. Senate Dist. 23 seat, which covers Chatham and Orange counties, have platforms typical of their political parties. But each has a unique history — bringing experience …
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10/9/20
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Editor’s note: The News + Record sent questionnaires to each of the five Chatham County Schools Board of Education candidates on this year’s ballot. The biographical facts and civic involvement …
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10/2/20
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In Chatham County, the school district is governed by a non-partisan board with five members. This year, two of the Chatham County Schools Board of Education’s five seats will be up for …
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10/2/20
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SILER CITY — Norma Boone will fill the vacant seat of the late Dist. 2 commissioner Larry Cheek following a unanimous decision by Siler City’s Board of Commissioners Tuesday …
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CN+R STAFF REPORTS
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9/29/20
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In competition for the N.C. House of Representatives District 54 seat – which includes all of Chatham County and parts of Durham County – incumbent Rep. Robert Reives II and challenger …
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BY D. LARS DOLDER, News + Record Staff
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9/23/20
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