Pittsboro, NC – Here is the Chatham County Sheriff department’s arrest blotter for December 2021. On December 1, Randall James Fesel, 26, of 488 NC Highway 87, Pittsboro, was arrested by Cpl. David Nixon for obtaining property under false pretense.…
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Civitas poll: 61% of likely voters back NC’s Opportunity Scholarship Program
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Support for the Opportunity Scholarship Program stands at 61%, according to a new Civitas Poll of likely voters presented by the John Locke Foundation. On the exam. Exam sheet, answer near glasses and…
Chatham County seeks applicants for advisory committees
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is seeking individuals to fill several vacancies on key advisory committees. Service on committees is a great way for interested residents to have a voice on issues of interest and make a difference in the…
Let’s pretend it is the good old days
By Nabooko Pittsboro, NC – Let’s pretend it is the good old days like a few years ago. I could go shopping and do ten other things and not miss a beat. The post office, the bank, the thrift shops,…
One on One: He made me famous
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – The man who made me briefly famous died last week. Tom Clark was 93. Dr. Tom Clark Dr. Clark taught me Old Testament at Davidson College in 1958-59. It was his first…
Pandemic of the Unvaccinated? 40% of New Covid Cases in NC Are Vaccinated
By Brian Balfour Raleigh, NC – One data point in my colleague Jon Sanders’ latest NC Threat-Free Index jumped out at me: For the week ending January 1, 40% of Covid-19 cases in North Carolina were to people considered fully vaccinated. The data comes…
NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson raises $1.5 million for campaign
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – With campaign finance reports coming later this month, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s campaign announced that he has raised more than $1.5 million. The donations come from 12,691 donors, according to his…
Chatham Community Library presents virtual film screening: Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power
Pittsboro, NC – In recognition of Black History Month in February, Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power (2020). This program is free and open to the public. WHAT: Virtual Film Screening: Barbara…
North Carolina should let hospitals compete
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – By restricting competition among hospitals and other medical providers, North Carolina keeps the cost of health care down while maintaining or even enhancing the quality of services provided. photo by Greg Rosenke If that…
Chatham County seeks community feedback regarding $14 million in American Rescue Plan funds
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County expects to receive more than $14 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The County will kick off a public engagement process to gather ideas from the community on how best…