Pittsboro, NC – VinFast, an electric vehicle company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, announced Tuesday that it will establish a new facility in Chatham County. VinFast is part of Vingroup, the largest privately held company in Vietnam. The facility will…
Results from Northwood’s track & field meet
Pittsboro, NC – Northwood high school hosted a track and field meet on Thursday, March 24. Other participating schools included Woods Charter School, Eastern Alamance, and Western Alamance. The women’s team ranking for the meet were 1) Eastern Alamance 95…
Chatham County students named to CCCC’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List
Sanford, NC – The following Chatham County students have been named to the Central Carolina Community College Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for…
Chatham County unified development ordinance code audit to be presented April 4
Pittsboro, NC – The consultants overseeing the Chatham County unified development ordinance (UDO) will present a draft code audit for public review and feedback on April 4, 2022. The community can view the presentation at the Chatham County Board of…
Chatham County Goldston Library to change hours
Goldston, NC – Beginning April 1, 2022, the Chatham County Library will adjust its hours of operation at the Goldston Branch located at 9235 Pittsboro-Goldston Road, Goldston. The library will be closed on Saturdays, open on Tuesdays, and will not…
Did tipping come from slavery? The 1619 Project lies again
By Phillip W. Magness Is the common act of tipping your waiter at a restaurant really a successor to slavery’s harmful legacy? Does tipping your bartender or Uber driver mean you are perpetuating the structural racism of the 19th century? These…
Golden Leaf got $83 million in COVID relief, but failed to properly monitor it, audit finds
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – The Golden LEAF Foundation failed to monitor how $83 million in federal money from the COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program were used, a new audit finds. photo by Kyle Ryan The objective of the performance…
Can we tolerate this horrendous lack of support by Chatham County Schools leadership?
By Amanda Velleco Pittsboro, NC – It has been brought to my attention that since my departure from Chatham County Schools, my unsettling experience has yet to be addressed in the school setting. I have been encouraged from numerous parties…
NC State women advance to first Elite Eight since 1998
Bridgeport, CT – Wolfpack women’s basketball (32-3) is headed to the NCAA Tournament Eight Eight for the first time since 1998 after beating ACC foe Notre Dame 66-63 in a thriller of a regional semifinal on Saturday afternoon. It marks…
Jordan-Matthews presents “Oklahoma!” musical March 25-27
Siler City, NC – The iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical “Oklahoma!” returns musical theater to Jordan-Matthews High School later this month after a two-year hiatus during the pandemic. Jordan-Matthews High School actors performing in the iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein…
North Carolina estimates show most counties grew from net in-migration
By Rebecca Tippett 2021 County Population Estimates are out: What you need to know Chapel Hill, NC – The 2021 county population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau are the first set of population estimates based on the 2020 Census. Here’s what the…
An Achievable Dream: Equity through education
By Kate Dula Pittsboro, NC – This letter was sent to the Chatham County Board of Education members (Mr. Gary Leonard, Ms. Del Turner, Ms. Jane Allen Wilson, Ms. Melissa Hlavac, and Mr. David Hamm, and CC’d to the Superintendent…
If you are thinking of homeschooling next year
By Bea Lee Pittsboro, NC – If any of you are thinking of homeschooling your child(ren) next year, I highly recommend Sonlight’s curriculum. I started my kids with it in the fall of 2020 and just love it! photo by Jessica Lewis It’s…
North Carolina needs more housing options
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – As post-COVID shifts in work arrangements and living preferences continue to motivate many Americans to relocate, North Carolina will continue to be a popular destination. Indeed, we can attract even more professionals, families, retirees,…
Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District announces Resource Conservation Workshop for eligible students
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting applications for the Resource Conservation Workshop scheduled for June 26 – July 1, 2022, at NC State University. The Resource Conservation Workshop is a weeklong workshop that involves study and hands-on…
NC State headed to fourth-straight Sweet 16 after win over Kansas State
Raleigh, NC – NC State women’s basketball (31-3) punched a ticket to its fourth-straight Sweet 16 appearance, defeating ninth-seeded Kansas State (20-13) 89-57 on Monday afternoon inside Reynolds Coliseum. Tipoff. (photo by Gene Galin) The Wolfpack’s advancement marks the 15th…