Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro has received the raw and finished water sample results taken over the past days. The latest results are highlighted in the chart below. Pittsboro Sample LocationDate1,4 Dioxane ResultRaw CompositeMarch 28 – April 6,…
Month: May 2022
SPARK program holds graduation for spring 2022 class
Siler City, NC – The Central Carolina Community College Small Business Center presented seven participants from the spring 2022 SPARK entrepreneurship program with certificates on Tuesday, May 3, at the CCCC Siler City Center. One participant was awarded $5,000 in…
CCCC announces dental hygiene graduates
Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Community College celebrated the 14th Dental Hygiene graduating class at the annual pinning ceremony on Wednesday, May 11, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center. The 2022 Central Carolina Community College Dental Hygiene…
Seven student artists named 2022 JMArts Scholars
Siler City, NC – Seven students have been named JMArts Scholars by the Jordan-Matthews Arts Foundation, all receiving scholarships to pursue intensive fine arts study this summer. JMArts Scholars preparing for study this summer are (standing from left) Clara Rojas, David…
NCHSAA releases 2022 state softball playoff pairings
Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) released the final playoff brackets for the 2022 Softball State Playoffs. Each field features 64 teams in each of the Association’s four classifications. Play is scheduled to begin…
We are now facing a choice: to go forward or to go back
The Only Path To Tomorrow Ayn Rand Reader’s Digest, January 1944, pp. 88-90 The greatest threat to mankind and civilization is the spread of the totalitarian philosophy. Its best ally is not the devotion of its followers but the confusion of…
Chatham County’s proposed FY23 budget comes in at $164.9 million
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Manager’s Office unveiled the proposed fiscal year 2022-23 budget of $164.9 million at the May 2, 2022, meeting of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. The proposed budget is based on a maintained tax…
NCHSAA announces 2022 state baseball playoff pairings
Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) released the final playoff brackets for the 2022 Baseball State Playoffs. Each field features 64 teams in each of the Association’s four classifications. Play is scheduled to begin…
UNC project needs realistic goals
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – About a million North Carolinians have spent some time in college but left without obtaining a degree. Policymakers at the University of North Carolina system and the General Assembly see these non-completers as an…
Chatham County Schools cancels after-school activities on May 6
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Schools is canceling all after-school activities for Friday, May 6, 2022, because of the threat of inclement weather. The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southwestern Orange County in…