By Kevin Roche This chart, courtesy Phil Kerpen on Twitter, is useful for a number of purposes. It age-adjusts deaths in the states. One very interesting thing is notice the states clustered in the far north on each coast. Some…
60% of Triangle gas pumps are empty after spree of buying
By Donna King Raleigh, NC – A disruption in East Coast gasoline supplies has sparked panic buying across the region, with North Carolina among the states hit hardest. Across the state, an average of 14.7% of gas stations report that…
Long gas lines snake through NC towns
By Donna King Raleigh, NC – If you’re seeing long lines at gas stations, you’re not alone. The Colonial Pipeline shut down this weekend, saying it was hit with a ransomware attack Friday, May 7. The pipeline supplies nearly half…
Chatham Community Library to celebrate LGBT Pride in June
Pittsboro, NC – In honor of LGBT Pride Month in June, Chatham Community Library will play a role in highlighting diversity and the many contributions of the LGBT community by offering a weeklong virtual screening of the documentary, Deep Run…
Northwood’s Jacob Conklin ties for 2nd in 3A Men’s Golf State Championship
Southern Pines, NC – T.C. Roberson’s Lucas Benjamin Ward carded six birdies in his 3-under, 69 on his way to winning the 3A Men’s Golf Individual State Championship at Longleaf Golf and Family Club. All six of Ward’s birdies came…
Swim lessons at the Bray Park Aquatic Facility in Siler City start in June
Siler City, NC – Swim lessons will be offered at the Bray Park Aquatic Facility in Siler City starting in June. All swim lesson programs will be conducted by Carolina Pool Management, Inc. and is offered anyone age 5 years…
2021 ACC Softball Championship field set
Greensboro, NC – Clemson secured the No. 1 seed for the 2021 Atlantic Coast Conference Softball Championship, which begins Wednesday, May 12 at Don Dobina Field at Ulmer Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky, and will be hosted by Louisville. The Tigers…
Grimsley overpowers Cardinal Gibbons in 4A football championship game, 28-8
Chapel Hill, NC – The Grimsley Whirlies defense came to play, forcing four turnovers and limiting Cardinal Gibbons to 250 yards of total offense on their way to a 28-8 victory in the 4A State Championship Game. The Whirlies collected…
Three ACC men’s soccer teams play in NCAA quarterfinals Monday
Greensboro, NC – The 2020 NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship resumes Monday with the quarterfinals at the WakeMed Soccer Park complex in Cary, North Carolina. Three ACC teams remain alive as they look to lock up berths in the NCAA College…
Vance grabs second straight state football championship with 35-14 win over Rolesville
Raleigh, NC – The Vance Cougars knocked out Rolesville 35-14 to win their second straight State Championship. Austin Grier threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Cougars and grab the game’s Most Valuable Player honors. Vance high…
Chatham County property tax bills likely to increase with proposed FY22 budget
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Manager’s Office unveiled the proposed fiscal year 2021-22 budget of $149.9 million at the May 3, 2021, meeting of the Board of Commissioners. The proposed budget is based on an adjusted tax rate of…
COVID-19 vaccinations are widely available in Chatham County as Goldston site is added
Pittsboro, NC – The COVID-19 vaccine is now widely available in Chatham County, with a new site beginning operation next week in Goldston. According to data from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), 34,350 Chatham residents have…
DMV resumes regular road tests for 15-17 year olds
Rocky Mount, NC – With health safety conditions improving in North Carolina, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles resumed regular road tests last week. This ends the Contactless Road Test (CRT) program that had been required for 15-17 year-old drivers…
NC House committee reveals problematic and inefficient condition of state-run liquor monopoly
By John Trump Raleigh, NC – A bill up for discussion in a House committee this week went surprisingly far to reveal the convoluted mess the state-run alcohol monopoly has become. Lawmakers call House Bill 669 Distribute Alcohol Without Discrimination,…
Chatham County public libraries present Tails & Tales as part of 2021 Virtual Summer Reading Challenge
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Public Libraries invite children and teens to participate in its 2021 Virtual Summer Reading Challenge “Tails and Tales” from June 3 through July 31, 2021. The Virtual Summer Reading Challenge, sponsored by the Friends of…
Tarboro knocks off East Surry for the second time in three straight State Football Championship games, 25-7
CHAPEL HILL, NC – In the third straight State Championship Game matchup between the two schools, the Tarboro ground game & speed proved too much for East Surry to overcome, helping the Vikings chew up the clock and race to…