By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Last week the Raleigh City Council removed the historic designation of Wakestone, the former home of Josephus Daniels. That action is just one more reminder of North Carolina’s and the nation’s struggle to…
Month: February 2021
I tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 antibody
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – I took a LabCorp coronavirus antibody test last Thursday morning. I got the results back on Friday evening. It was POSITIVE for SARS-CoV-2 antibody. My SARS-CoV-2 antibody test came back positive. I guess I…
Build on North Carolina’s strengths
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – When will North Carolina’s economy return to normal, or at least to a “new normal”? Unfortunately, that destination is many months away, if not years. Still, we’ll know we’re making progress when we can…
The State Schools’ social studies standards and the evil they pose, as I see it
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…
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…
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…
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.…