Pittsboro, NC —Central Carolina Community College’s Career Center and Human Resource Development program will host a job fair from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, at the CCCC Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro, N.C. Employers that will be represented include Bojangles,…
Month: October 2023
Return of the N.C. State Fair: A post-pandemic comeback
By Sherman Criner Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina State Fair, one of the state’s most time-honored traditions, is only a few weeks away. The historic State Fair is set to be held at the Raleigh state fairgrounds from October…
Flaws of corporate welfare programs: It’s time to sunset JDIG in North Carolina
By Donald Bryson Raleigh, NC – In a 2015 Fox News interview, Charles Koch, the chairman of Koch Industries, said, “Well, corporate welfare I think is a disaster for this, this country. It’s crippling our economy. It is contributing to…
Former UNC player Jeff Denny offers insights on Northwood basketball team and Drake Powell
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – High school basketball in Chatham County is buzzing with anticipation as the season is just around the corner. One player who has been making headlines is Northwood High School’s very own Drake Powell. I…
Pittsboro and Sanford: Merging for a brighter water future
Pittsboro, NC – On a pleasant Saturday morning, September 2nd, 2023, I sat down with Pittsboro Commissioner Kyle Shipp for a conversation. He shared insights into the town’s water situation and its merger with Sanford regarding water and sewer services.…
ACC announces football game times & networks for week 8
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for October 21. Locally Pitt will play at Wake Forest at 3:30 pm and Virginia will be at North Carolina at…
VinFast’s staggering losses continue to mount: Can the automaker recover?
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – Coming on the heels of a second-quarter report that saw losses of $526.7 million, VinFast reported Thursday that it lost an additional $623 million for the third quarter of 2023. That brings total losses since 2021…
Consumer Reports introduces Permission Slip: The ultimate privacy tool
Yonkers, NY – Consumers nationwide now have a powerful new tool to safeguard their privacy. Permission Slip by CR, a free app from Consumer Reports, the independent nonprofit organization that has been protecting consumers for nearly a century, will help…
Living with AI: The invisible force shaping our lives
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In our rapidly evolving world, the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, impacting nearly every facet of our lives. During the middle portion of his presentation on September 14, William Ammerman, author…
Unveiling the power and responsibility of “Psychotechnology”
Pittsboro, NC – In a rapidly evolving world driven by technology, where artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly permeates our daily lives, William Ammerman, the author of “The Invisible Brand” took center stage for a presentation on September 14. In the last…