Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is seeking public comment on a draft air quality permit for Wolfspeed, Inc. – Siler City Factory. The current address for the Wolfspeed project is 20436…
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NC bill would require high school sports teams to be single sex or co-ed
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – A North Carolina Senate bill was introduced Thursday that would prevent biologically female high school athletes from being forced to compete against biological males in sports designated for females. Under the bill, high school…
High-speed internet coming to Goldston for digital transformation
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Goldston, Randolph Communications, and Chatham County are thrilled to announce a fiber project that will bring high-speed internet to hundreds of people. Bringing broadband to Goldston will expand economic opportunities by giving its residents…
Chatham County News Tweets: 4.03.23 – 4.09.23
Pittsboro, NC – Pittsboro, NC – Join 4,847 others and follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Dr. Mathiesen’s daughters and their families in front of the Mathiesen Clinic…
Bridging the gap: Front-loading and differentiating teacher pay in NC
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – The General Assembly ought to enact big pay increases for educators in North Carolina’s public schools. In the context of soaring prices, strong revenue collections, tight labor markets, and persistent vacancies in key teaching…
Defending NC property owners in the face of eminent domain abuse
By Jon Guze Raleigh, NC – Rep. Dennis Riddell (R-Alamance) recently filed an eminent-domain reform bill in the N.C. House of Representatives. This is a welcome development in many ways, and we should all be grateful to Rep. Riddell for…
Chatham County Schools approve three new district staff members
Pittsboro, NC – On April 3, 2023, the Chatham County Board of Education approved three new districtemployees. John Wood Mr. John V. Wood was named the new Public Information Officer. Wood currently serves as the AssistantPrincipal of Clayton High School.…
Pop into Poetry: An open mic night on April 20
Pittsboro, NC – In recognition of National Poetry Month in April, Chatham Community Library will host “Poetry Off the Page” (POP) facilitated by author and instructor Robin Hall. This program is free and open to the public. Image by pvproductions…
What Tricia Cotham’s switch to the GOP means for NC Democrats
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – The news of Rep. Tricia Cotham, Mecklenburg County, changing her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican has sent shockwaves throughout the North Carolina politics, even making national headlines. The move now gives Republicans a veto-proof supermajority in…
Making mail ballots due on election day is right
By Dr. Andy Jackson Raleigh, NC – Below is my prepared public comment for the North Carolina House Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform Committee meeting on House Bill 304, The Election Day Integrity Act: photo by Element 5 Digital…