By John Hood Raleigh, NC – I think the North Carolina General Assembly deserves loads of credit for making our tax code friendlier to growth, investment, and freedom. In one respect, however, the state still imposes too heavy a load.…
Electrifying choices: Consumer Reports’ top picks for reliable, efficient vehicles for 2024
Colchester, CT — Electrified vehicles are becoming increasingly more desirable than their gasoline-only counterparts, Consumer Reports has found. The nonprofit research, testing, and advocacy organization selected multiple hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and fully electric vehicles to its annual 10 Top…
Zaxby’s to bring a fresh flair to Pittsboro
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Scott and Molly Holloman, seasoned veterans in the realm of Zaxby’s, are set to offer another food option in Pittsboro with the grand opening of the newest Zaxby’s restaurant at Northwood Landing. With nearly…
Tripp Crayton named new principal of Chatham Charter School
Siler City, NC – Tripp Crayton has been selected as the new principal of Chatham Charter School, effective June 1, 2024. He will work closely with the central services team in leading the school. Tripp Crayton Mr. Crayton began his…
Duke Energy’s strategic shift: Building a reliable natural gas power plant
By Brianna Kraemer Raleigh, NC – Duke Energy has revealed plans to build a new natural gas power plant in Catawba County beginning in 2026, sticking to a reliable energy source as demand growth accelerates and green energy options fall…
Four years ago, events that caused immense damage began
By Kevin Roche This time of year, I am reminded that it was about four years ago that governments took us all, like lemmings, over the cliff of epidemic response disaster. Nothing that was done made the slightest difference in…
Hot and Saucy: Zaxby’s opens in Pittsboro on March 25
Pittsboro, NC – Saucy chicken chain Zaxby’s is opening its first location in Pittsboro at 28 Harper Lane. The new Zaxby’s, owned and operated by ZaxPitt, LLC, is opening for both drive-thru and dine-in on Monday, March 25. The Pittsboro…
Rhymes and Reason: A poetry stroll through downtown Pittsboro
Pittsboro, NC – In honor of National Poetry Month in April, Chatham Community Library will coordinate its first annual poetry stroll in downtown Pittsboro. This program is free and open to the public. photo by Patrick Tomasso WHAT: Downtown Pittsboro businesses…
Sow much fun: Chatham County’s 5th annual Spring Ag Fest
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County invites the community to enjoy its 5th annual Spring Ag Fest at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC) on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The CCACC is located…
NC State swimmer among 16 female athletes suing NCAA over Title IX
By Donna King Raleigh, NC – Swimmer Kylee Alons from North Carolina State University is among sixteen female athletes to file a class action lawsuit against the NCAA for “discriminatory treatment and severe emotional distress” stemming from the decision to…
Siler City man facing child pornography charges
Siler City, NC – While investigating a report that a Siler City man was in possession of child pornography, Chatham County Sheriff’s Office investigators conducted a search warrant of the suspect’s residence, uncovering numerous pornographic images and videos of minors.…
Chopping It Up: Horton Middle School students showcase culinary talent
By Randall Rigsbee Pittsboro, NC – Cooking Matters for Teens, a program dedicated to empowering young minds with culinary skills and nutritional knowledge, concluded its latest installment with students from Horton Middle School this week, marking a resounding success. Organized…
Home Sweet Home: NC State Women’s Basketball hosts NCAA Tournament games in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC – NC State women’s basketball will open its 29th appearance in the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament at home as it earned the No. 3 seed in the Portland 4 region. NC State Women’s basketball coach Coach Wes Moore…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners to meet on March 18th
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 2…
North Carolina ranked among top states for budget-friendly retirement
By Katherine Zehnder Raleigh, NC – According to a recent study by Seniorly, North Carolina has been ranked amongst the top states to retire on a budget, coming in at No. 14. photo by Steven Martin According to the US Census Bureau,…
North Carolina Commissioner of Labor rejects new mask mandates
By Brianna Kraemer Raleigh, NC – North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Josh Dobson has rejected two petitions filed by left-leaning groups to reinstitute mask mandates and other distancing requirements for North Carolina businesses. The groups filed petitions asking the department to implement…