On May 13, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance that suggested fully vaccinated individuals can “safely do most activities without wearing a mask or the need to social distance from others.” In accordance with this guidance, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper lifted remaining COVID-19 restrictions on May 14…
North Carolina had a general election on November 3, 2020, with early voting options and mail-in voting. The Chatham County Board of County Commissioners is a group of five members elected for four-year, staggered terms. They work closely with departments whose directors are selected by state boards, like the Board of Elections or university officials. They also have a voice in determining important policies affecting our daily lives, including land use planning, recreation, utilities, building inspections and permits, waste disposal and recycling, libraries, tourism and emergency response. The Board of Health and the Economic Development Corporation, and the Board of Social Services members are appointed by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. They also help with funding education at the K-12 and community college levels.
Since much of the western United States has most of its moisture in the fall and winter, the vegetation dries out in the summer because of low rainfall and high temperatures. This has traditionally allowed for perfect wildfire conditions
