By Rev. Mark Creech Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina State Board of Education voted 7-5 on Thursday to move forward with new social studies standards that over 30,000 people in the state signed a petition to express their objections.…
February 5 Northwood vs Chapel Hill basketball game results
Chapel Hill, NC – The Northwood boys varsity basketball team won Friday’s away conference game against Chapel Hill by a score of 70-56. Men’s Varsity Game Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final Northwood 14 11 20 25 70 Chapel Hill 16…
Chatham Artists Guild accepting membership applications
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Artists Guild (CAG) has announced that they have opened their annual membership applications. Artists 18 years of age or older, in all mediums, that reside in or work out of a studio in Chatham County…
NC State Board of Education rewrites social studies standards to focus on racism, discrimination
By Andrew Dunn Raleigh, NC – The Democrat-controlled N.C. State Board of Education approved Thursday, Feb. 4, a sweeping rewrite of the state’s social studies standards that will now teach nearly every aspect of American history through the lens of…
Boylan joins Duke football program
Durham, NC – Duke head football coach David Cutcliffe announced Friday that wide receiver Scott Boylan has signed a financial aid agreement to attend the institution and join the Blue Devil football program. Boylan will enroll at Duke in August, 2021 after graduating from Brown…
NCHSAA secures Randolph County School System venues for 2021 State Basketball Championships
Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) is pleased to announce that the Randolph County School System has agreed to host the 2021 NCHSAA Basketball State Championship Games at Providence Grove and Wheatmore High Schools.…
NC State Wolfpack takes down Boston College, 81-65
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team defeated Boston College, 81-65, Saturday inside the Conte Forum. With the win, NC State improves to 8-7, 4-6 in the ACC, while Boston College falls to 3-11, 1-7 in the ACC.…
Chatham County vaccinates 210 people against COVID-19 at drive-thru event at Roberts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Goldston
Goldston, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department partnered with Roberts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and other community agencies to vaccinate 210 people against COVID-19 during a drive-thru event Friday, February 5, 2021, in Goldston. Rev. Dr. Joshua T.…
Why NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is smart to focus on first principles
By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson frequently brags that he’s not a politician, but that doesn’t mean he’s not incredibly savvy when it comes to politics. Robinson, whose main task consists of presiding over sessions of…
Chatham County vaccinates 214 people against COVID-19 at drive-thru event at Ag Center
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) and several community partners worked together to vaccinate 214 individuals against COVID-19 on Monday, February 1, 2021, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center in Pittsboro. The event, which…
NC General Assembly plans massive investment to reopen schools
By Andrew Dunn Raleigh, NC – A new Senate COVID relief bill would spend $1.6 billion to outfit N.C. public schools for reopening, a massive investment that foreshadows the looming battle over how the next school year will unfold. The…
Friends of the Chatham Community Library cancels spring book sale
Pittsboro, NC – The Friends of the Chatham Community Library (FotCCL) has canceled its spring book sale, which was to have been held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 25, 26 and 27 at the library. The reason for the…
Early North Carolina broadband survey data shows mediocre access
By Johnny Kampis Raleigh, NC – North Carolinians can now view results from an ongoing survey designed to show gaps in coverage in the state, which so far indicates a lack of access to broadband. Photo by Anete Lusina The…
The COVID-19 epidemic is winding down, or is it?
By Kevin Roche I can tell people just want this to be over. The new administration and its co-conspirators among the state governments have every incentive to minimize the epidemic and be able to claim victory, so death counters are…
Northwood defeats Cedar Ridge in basketball, 55-34
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The Northwood varsity basketball team won Friday’s home conference game against Cedar Ridge by a score of 55-32. The Chargers improve their season record to 5-2, while the Red Wolves drop to 2-3. Chargers…
NC House bill would expand access to Opportunity Scholarships
By Julie Havlak Raleigh, NC – North Carolina’s lawmakers are moving to advance school choice. Republicans on Thursday, Jan. 28, introduced House Bill 32, Equity in Opportunity Act, to reform the Opportunity Scholarship program. The bill would expand low-income students’…