By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – The man who made me briefly famous died last week. Tom Clark was 93. Dr. Tom Clark Dr. Clark taught me Old Testament at Davidson College in 1958-59. It was his first…
Pandemic of the Unvaccinated? 40% of New Covid Cases in NC Are Vaccinated
By Brian Balfour Raleigh, NC – One data point in my colleague Jon Sanders’ latest NC Threat-Free Index jumped out at me: For the week ending January 1, 40% of Covid-19 cases in North Carolina were to people considered fully vaccinated. The data comes…
NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson raises $1.5 million for campaign
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – With campaign finance reports coming later this month, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s campaign announced that he has raised more than $1.5 million. The donations come from 12,691 donors, according to his…
Chatham Community Library presents virtual film screening: Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power
Pittsboro, NC – In recognition of Black History Month in February, Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power (2020). This program is free and open to the public. WHAT: Virtual Film Screening: Barbara…
North Carolina should let hospitals compete
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – By restricting competition among hospitals and other medical providers, North Carolina keeps the cost of health care down while maintaining or even enhancing the quality of services provided. photo by Greg Rosenke If that…
Chatham County seeks community feedback regarding $14 million in American Rescue Plan funds
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County expects to receive more than $14 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The County will kick off a public engagement process to gather ideas from the community on how best…
Chatham County Council on Aging Executive Director Dennis Streets to retire February 1
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Council on Aging Executive Director Dennis Streets will retire on February 1, 2022, after nearly eight years of service with Chatham County government and decades of serving seniors in various capacities. Streets joined the Chatham…
UNC-Chapel Hill affirmative action case heads to US Supreme Court
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to make what could be a landmark ruling on the constitutionality of affirmative action after justices decided Monday, Jan. 24, to take up cases arising from the…
Winter weather affects Chatham County services on January 22
Pittsboro, NC – Due to expected winter weather conditions, some Chatham County services and programs will be closed or have abbreviated hours on Saturday, January 22, 2022. photo by Alora Griffiths LibrariesAll Chatham County library branches will be closed on…
In curious reversal, Roy Cooper proclaims Jan. 23-29 NC National School Choice Week
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper has been a stalwart opponent of school choice since securing the governor’s office in 2016. That makes a proclamation from his office declaring Jan. 23-29 National School Choice Week in…
#4 NC State Wolfpack defeats #3 Louisville in thrilling fashion
Raleigh, NC – A 14-point deficit headed into the fourth quarter was no match for No. 4 NC State women’s basketball as it outscored No. 3 Louisville 31-8 in the final period to earn a 68-59 ACC win in front…
Chatham County survey reveals county government needs to work on providing better value for taxes paid
Pittsboro, NC – On January 14, 2022, Chatham County staff presented results of the 2021 Biennial Resident Satisfaction Survey to the Chatham County Board of Commissioners at their annual Budget Retreat in Pittsboro. The feedback from residents was positive with…
Durned old cheap safety pins
By NA Nabooko Pittsboro, NC – Several years ago, maybe even a decade, I penned a Chatham Chatlist post entitled “Just How Safe Is A Safety Pin?” I thought it was a real knee slapper. Maybe I have improved since…
Chatham Health Care halts asymptomatic COVID testing in hospital emergency department
Chapel Hill, NC – Effective immediately, UNC Health hospitals, including Chatham Health Care in Siler City, will no longer administer COVID tests to the general public who are not experiencing symptoms in their emergency departments (EDs). With the impact of…
NC State Wolfpack back in PNC Arena to host Virginia Tech Wednesday
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team returns to PNC Arena Wednesday evening to host Virginia Tech. photo by Gene Galin Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be televised on the ACC Network. Pack…
Northwood high school hires Chris Kenan as new football coach
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education approved the addition of Chris Kenan to the staff at Northwood High School. He has replaced Cullen Homolka as the head coach of the varsity football team. “I’m excited and grateful…