By Dr. Terry Stoops Raleigh, NC – In February, the N.C. State Board of Education is expected to approve new academic standards for all public school social studies courses. The new standards represent an extreme departure from those approved in the past, and parents…
How to maintain your chimney and pick the right firewood
By Mary Van Keuren Who doesn’t love the smell of wood smoke on a crisp fall day? Or the fun of making s’mores over a crackling fire in the middle of winter? With a working fireplace, that and more is…
North Carolina among worst in the nation for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
By Andrew Dunn Raleigh, NC – Nearly a month after COVID-19 vaccines made it to North Carolina, the state has administered only a quarter of the doses it has on hand — one of the slowest roll-outs in the country.…
Consumer Reports identifies mix of new SUVs, cars & trucks that are dependable
Yonkers, NY — Mazda, Buick and Honda are among the brands that made gains in the latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey from Consumer Reports (CR), the mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to creating a fairer, safer, and more transparent marketplace for…
Chatham County Health Department response to COVID-19 vaccine phases questions
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Public Health Director Mike Zelek issued the following statement this morning in response to questions about potential new federal guidance about administering the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 65 years and older: “At this time, CCPHD…
Competing schools serve NC families well
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our schools have gone in a variety of directions. Some public-school districts that shut down last spring have never reopened for in-person learning to any significant degree. Others…
Chatham County update on Phase 1b, Group 1 COVID-19 vaccination process
Pittsboro, NC — The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD), along with other COVID vaccine providers, continues its efforts to vaccinate community members against COVID-19. As of January 12, nearly 1,600 Chatham County residents overall have received their first dose…
Second Bloom reopens at a new location at Chatham Commons in Pittsboro
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Today, the Second Bloom of Chatham held it’s grand opening at the Chatham Commons Shopping Center. We had a chance to be there and get a look at what this all means. At the…
Register now for January 14 ForestHer NC webinar
By Debbie Roos Pittsboro, NC – Join ForestHer NC landowners, natural resource professionals, and others for the first of three interactive webinars about enjoying your woodlands! In this webinar learn how to get the most out of the camera in…
School choice during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Dr. Terry Stoops Raleigh, NC – There’s always been overwhelming support for programs offering school choice opportunities for disadvantaged and special-needs children assigned to underperforming or unsafe public schools. Modest investments in school choice programs can improve the short-term…
Northwood girls win big over Southern Durham, 70-44
Pittsboro, NC – The Northwood Lady Chargers varsity basketball team scored 70 points and held the Southern Durham Spartans to 44 points in a league victory on Thursday, January 7. The Chargers now sport a 2-0 record. They put it…
Wegmans Chapel Hill prepares for February 24 opening
Chapel Hill, NC – – Opening Wednesday, February 24 at 9 a.m., Wegmans Chapel Hill, located on 1810 Fordham Road, is hosting a hiring event on January 14 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for roughly 120 remaining part-time positions.…
Chatham County Health Dept. is scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for adults age 75+
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department is committed to making sure everyone who wants to get the COVID-19 vaccine can get it when it is their turn. The health department is in the process of scheduling COVID-19 vaccine…
‘Schools can reopen safely’: Duke, UNC doctors find ‘extremely limited’ COVID-19 spread in schools
By Andrew Dunn Raleigh, NC – Transmission of the COVID-19 virus has been “extremely limited” in public schools that have reopened in North Carolina, a team of researchers from Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill have found. photo courtesy of CDC…
Pittsboro traffic circle makeover begins January 11
Pittsboro, NC – An overhaul of the iconic traffic circle around the historic Chatham County courthouse in Pittsboro is set to begin on Monday, January 11. The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a $2.48 million contract in October to have…
Roy Cooper, Mark Robinson paint sharply different versions of North Carolina as they start terms
By Andrew Dunn Raleigh, NC – As Gov. Roy Cooper enters his second term as governor, he sees North Carolina dragged down not just by the COVID pandemic, but by racism, unaffordable health care, and unequal opportunity. N.C. Lt. Gov.…