Durham, NC – The ACC Network is bringing its ACC Football Road Trip show to Durham on Tuesday to join the Blue Devils during their 15th practice of fall camp. Source: Duke SID The one-hour broadcast at Duke’s Brooks Practice…
Month: August 2023
On the rise: The alarming spike in Chatham County taxes
By Terri Tyson Chatham County, NC – We moved to Chatham County in May 2017 from Chapel Hill. I spoke to the Chatham County Commissioners on Monday evening about the trend we taxpayers and property owners are facing, which is…
NC should require more SNAP recipients to work
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Requiring able-bodied people to work in exchange for government benefits is a popular idea. It’s a proven way to reduce dependency and break the cycle of poverty. And in the case of the federally…
NC unemployment rate hits record low. Chatham among counties with lowest unemployment rate
By Alex Baltzegar Raleigh, NC – According to the latest report from the N.C. Department of Commerce, North Carolina has a 3.3% unemployment rate, the lowest in decades. Source: N.C. Department of Commerce The Tar Heel state’s unemployment rate slightly…
A normal Saturday turned unexpectedly crazy
By Nathan Allen Booko Pittsboro, NC – Normal Saturday for me. Friends visited, parked in my highway 64 driveway. Visit involved discussing the amount of highway 64 horrendous traffic and discussing relocating my mail box for safety purposes. A pleasant…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners to meet on August 21
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 2 p.m.…
The meaning of Oliver Anthony
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – Over the weekend, an unsigned Virginia artist named Oliver Anthony performed his original song “Rich men north of Richmond” at a farmers market in rural Currituck County, North Carolina. Days earlier, only a few…
Northwood coach Mitch Johnson and players gear up for a promising football season
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – In Tuesday’s Chatham County high schools football media event, the Northwood football team’s head coach provided insights into the upcoming season, players’ progress, and expectations for their performance. The gathering featured the team’s…
Shocking: We may soon pay double for less reliable electricity. Blame bad policy choices.
By Jon Sanders Raleigh, NC – WRAL this week alerted people that higher electricity bills are looming. Duke Energy is seeking rate increases over the next three years of “10% in January 2024, then up another 4% in 2025 with…
Coach Ryan Johnson’s impact extends beyond the Jordan-Matthews football field
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – The library at Jordan-Matthews High School buzzed with anticipation as Coach Ryan Johnson spoke during a recent Chatham County Schools high school football media event. With the backdrop of the upcoming football season…