Siler City, NC – Enjoy Siler City’s 5th Annual Fall-O-Ween Trunk R’ Treat for free fun and activities for all ages. Siler City Parks and Recreation treats the community with the 5th annual event on Friday, October 29, 2021 5:30pm-8:30pm…
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Split 2-1 Superior Court panel rejects North Carolina’s voter ID law
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – A split 2-1 state Superior Court panel has rejected North Carolina’s voter ID law, five months after holding a trial in the case. The court majority labeled the 2018 law racially discriminatory and…
Due to shortage of CDL drivers, 7 Chatham County solid waste & recycling collection centers will close temporarily
Pittsboro, NC – Due to a shortage of Commercial Driver License (CDL) drivers, seven Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Centers will close temporarily. Starting Thursday, September 23, the following Collection Centers will be closed: Asbury, Bennett, Crutchfield Crossroads,…
One on One: A great teacher teaches on
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – When Julian Pleasants died September 7 North Carolina lost one of its most important academic and popular historians. Julian Pleasants Pleasants grew up in Southern Pines, graduated from Davidson College, and earned masters…
Jason Amy named state Athletic Director of the Year
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…
President Biden’s mandate goes too far
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…
Chatham County Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson is launching a listening and learning tour
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,…
Chatham County expands COVID-19 testing options
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…
Chatham County Tobacco Research Referendum to be held November 18
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…
Video: Watch NC A&T vs. Duke condensed football game – 9.10.21
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…