Tax Revolt story is catching on ...

The Orange Tax Revolt meeting (7 p.m. Monday, March 23, Orange High School gym) just got a little more interesting. We'll be there and will have a story next week on both the meeting and Tax Assessor John Smith's explanation of the process to county commissioners from earlier this week. But this afternoon I received an e-mail informing us that the story could possibly see some national coverage:

"Across our nation, economic concern is prevalent. When it comes to citizen concern about property revaluations and property taxes, Orange County citizens are not alone. Seeing a national trend in housing values down, property tax revaluations up, FOX News is working on a story showcasing citizen concern and activism. On Monday, March 23, FOX News plans to travel to Orange County where they plan to interview the county manager, local residents, and cover Orange Tax Revolt. Orange Tax Revolt will be held at 7PM, March 23, in the Orange High School gymnasium.

Please understand that in order to cover a late breaking national news story, there is always a chance the FOX team could be diverted elsewhere.

For more information, please e-mail Kathy at khartkopf@earthlink.net."

Does the (potential) presence of national television media change your decision about whether to attend? We're curious what you think.

Also, as for what I am working on (with the radio at one end of the office and the temporary television on the other side for NCAA stereo):

• UNC Health Care has agreed to purchase 85 acres in Waterstone, though there is currently no proposal to town planners. Big potential here, but does the land cut in to the space now designated for residential units? We'll update as we know more.

• The rail station task force meets again to focus on more concrete details of a potential rail station on the Collins property.

• The town board holds its work session Monday night, when I imagine this Waterstone topic might come up again.

That's what I know for sure right now.

Thanks.