Chatham County, NC

By John Hood Raleigh, NC – I got the COVID-19 vaccine shortly after it became publicly available. I did so because I was persuaded that the benefits of vaccination far outweighed the risk. photo created by freepik Over the subsequent…

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Pittsboro, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has named Jason Amy as the stateAthletic Director of the Year for the 2020-21 school year when he served as Northwood’s athleticdirector. Seaforth High School Athletic Director Jason Amy The…

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Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson is launching a Relationships Matter: Superintendent’s Listening and Learning Tour, a series of in-person and online meetings that will give residents the opportunity to express their opinions of the district’s strengths,…

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Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department has been working with multiple testing providers to offer new options across the county throughout the week. The department has partnered with Optum Health for two sites, one each in Pittsboro…

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Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Tobacco Research Referendum will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Kristina Britt, Chatham County Referendum Chairman, said one polling place has been established in the county.  The polling site will be located at…

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Durham, NC – The North Carolina A&T Aggies came out strong against Duke and put up a good fight, but the Blue Devils pulled away for a 45-17 victory. Duke’s offense was a balanced attack of 283 yards through the…

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Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized following their standout performances in last weekend’s games. The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel. The following are this week’s…

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Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the following football game times and networks for the week of Sept. 24-25. Locally, on September 25, Clemson will play NC State in Raleigh at Carter-Finley Stadium at 3:30 pm. Kansas will…

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With 93% of unvaccinated adults saying they don’t ever plan to get the COID-19 vaccine, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s States that Vaccinate the Most, as well as accompanying videos and commentary. In order to…

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Pittsboro, NC – Follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: We’ve got to talk about the Rolling Stone ivermectin article. Turns out the story about rural hospitals so flooded……

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By Diana Hales Pittsboro, NC – This survey is for our state to get actual information about internet availability and speed from residents.  Please take survey to indicate “real” situation in Chatham County.  Thanks. Photo by John Schnobrich North Carolina’s…

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Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Cooperative Extension will offer a free delivery service to Chatham County residents who want to enter their goods and products in NC State Fair contests this October. The Pony Express is a convenient service…

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By Bill Crawford Pittsboro, NC – I was invited to speak at the First Responders Memorial in Pittsboro this morning. Their board cancelled the event due to COVID concerns. I go every year and place something at the memorial. I…

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Pittsboro, NC – Follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Chatham County News Tweets: 2021-08-23 – 2021-08-29 https://t.co/B0JjbWW9uT 08:00:06, 2021-08-30The latest The Chatham County News Daily! https://t.co/ZjSfs9crY2 Thanks to @TracyJo40296570…

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By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Senate has given final approval to HB-91, Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics, an effort to reform high school sports in North Carolina. The Senate approved the measure, 28-14, on its third…

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