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…
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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…
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…
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…
Striving for excellence: Coach Gary’s vision for Seaforth football
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – At the Chatham County high schools football media event, Seaforth High School’s football coach, Terrance Gary, shared his thoughts and experiences about the transformation of the Seaforth football program over the past four…
North Carolina stands up for female athletes
By Alan Wooten Raleigh, NC – Women’s sports in North Carolina were protected by lawmakers Wednesday, with successful overrides of legislation that had met a gubernatorial veto. photo by Jeffrey F Lin In late afternoon and evening sessions, the House…
Chatham Central football coach Derrin Little discusses team progress and goals at media event
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – The Chatham Central Bears gear up for the upcoming football season under the guidance of their new head coach, Derrin Little. In a media event held on August 15, Coach Little shed light…