Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County announces that the Historic Courthouse in Pittsboro is illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light, a new initiative between Chatham County, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, the National Association of Counties, and…
Here are the ACC football game times and networks for November 19
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following ACC football game times and networks for November 19. Regionally, Georgia Tech will be playing Carolina at Chapel Hill at 5:30 pm. Syracuse will visit Winston-Salem…
Who do North Carolina parents trust for education decisions, and how do they grade school boards?
By Dr. Robert Luebke Raleigh, NC – Voters across North Carolina will soon go to the polls to elect school board members in 115 districts. These elections are significant because they will help determine what and how our children learn…
Chatham County 2022 midterm election day guide
Pittsboro, NC – Midterm Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and the Chatham County Board of Elections wants to inform voters of important information. photo from freepik.com When can Chatham County voters cast their ballot on Election Day?Chatham County…
27,318 early votes cast in 2022 Chatham County election
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…
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…
Blood pressure kits available for check out at Chatham County Libraries
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Public Libraries announces that blood pressure kits are now available for check out at each of its three branches, Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro, Wren Memorial Library in Siler City, and Goldston Public Library. Chatham…
Chatham County News Tweets: 10.17.22 – 10.23.22
Pittsboro, NC – Join 4,901 others and follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Chatham Chatlist #7405 – https://t.co/GVnbEIHAIE #chathamnc 1. Local Business Community Meeting 2. A Big Road hazar……