Pittsboro, NC – The mid-term early voting period in Chatham County closed on Saturday, November 5. Chatham County voters had cast 27,318 votes by the close of voting at 3 pm. Most of the early voting took place in person…
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What the American founders meant by equality
By Lawrence W. Reed Memorize the following line, teach it to your children, and shout it from the rooftops every chance you get. It’s one of the most important truths you’ll ever learn or teach: Free people are not equal,…
Poll shows parents concerned over politicization, safety in public schools
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – A new Civitas poll shows that North Carolina parents are concerned about the safety of students in the classroom and the politicization of public schools. Seventy-two percent of parents surveyed said classroom instruction…
Winger and Moore dominated school board candidates’ forum
By Rick Brownfield Pittsboro, NC – We posted the first unedited video clip from the October 26 Chatham County school board candidates’ forum. You can watch it on YouTube. Jessica Winger and Tim Moore dominated! But don’t take our word…
Children’s Business Fair coming to Mosaic at Chatham Park on November 12
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Chamber of Commerce will host 20 – 25 booths manned by children showcasing their very own businesses on November 12, 2022 at The Mosaic at Chatham Park in Pittsboro, NC. Observe the opportunity for…
Why do Chatham parents think the school board doesn’t listen to them?
By Mia Munn Pittsboro, NC – I was asked the other day “why do Chatham parents think the school board doesn’t listen to them?” My answer didn’t have anything to do with the content of what parents say – I…
Nonprofits, inventors, and entrepreneurs all need to learn this important skill at CCCC
Pittsboro, NC – Why should you enroll in “Introduction to Grant Writing” at Central Carolina Community College? Because grants can provide the financial resources that nonprofits, inventors, and entrepreneurs (and more) need to launch their business, provide new services, or…
Incumbents lacked courage. Did not prioritize kids’ education.
By Mia Munn Pittsboro, NC – I rarely make overtly political posts, but I think this election deserves one. I see this as a “right way or wrong way” election. If you like what governments (at the federal, state, community,…
Wren Memorial Library seeks community members to join its Friends of the Library group
Siler City, NC – Wren Memorial Library in Siler City invites community members to join its Friends of the Library group. The library will host a Friends of Wren Memorial Library meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.…
Chatham’s four “Low Performing Schools” rebranded as “Schools in Recovery” by district administrators
By Bea Wunston Pittsboro, NC – All located in the western half of Chatham County, Siler City Elementary, Bonlee School, Chatham Middle School, and Jordan-Matthews High School have been designated as low-performing schools by the State of North Carolina. Each…