Pittsboro, NC – The Board of Commissioners and staff from the Town of Pittsboro wish to highlight and express gratitude to the men and women of the Pittsboro Police Department, both past and present, for their service to the town…
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North Carolina bill would step up penalties for organized retail theft
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – Organized retail theft could carry stiffer criminal penalties, under a bill filed last week at the N.C. General Assembly. Some offenses could lead to prison sentences of up to 15 years. (public domain…
Information for May 23 Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Pittsboro will hold a meeting at 7 pm on Monday, May 23rd, 2022. created by rawpixel.com This regular meeting will be held in a hybrid format with the Board…
The book to read if you want to understand inflation
By David Weinberger Robert Murphy’s new book “Understanding Money Mechanics” is an excellent primer for learning what money is, why it originated, and how it works in the world today. photo by Kenny Eliason As inflation climbs across the globe, the…
Middle Creek gets late goal to slip by Weddington in NCHSAA lacrosse championship game, 9-8
Cary, NC – Middle Creek was dominant early but needed a last-minute goal to overcome a late surge by Weddington and capture the program’s second State Championship by a score of 9-8. Tate Jones took 14 of Middle Creek’s 44…
Pittboro town board to make proclamation in recognition of the 3A state champion Northwood women’s basketball team
Pittsboro, NC – During their May 23 commissioners’ meeting the Pittsboro town board is scheduled to issue a proclamation in recognition of the 2022 Northwood High School Women’s Basketball NCHSAA 3A State Championship. WHEREAS, Northwood High School of Pittsboro, North…
ACC announces sites & dates For 2022-23 ACC Championships
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its championship dates and sites for the 2022-23 academic year on Thursday. The ACC currently sponsors 27 sports (14 women, 13 men), soon to be 28 (15 women, 13 men) with the addition…
Raleigh Democrat’s bill would ban dogs from back of NC pickup trucks
By CJ staff Raleigh, NC – You could be fined for transporting your dog in the back of your pickup truck in North Carolina, under a bill filed this week in the N.C. House. The bill also calls for a…
Upcoming events at the Chatham Agriculture & Conference Center: May 22 – June 11
Pittsboro, NC – Here’s a list of upcoming events at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. This list includes both public and private events. EventDate(s)LocationsNHS Spring Sports BanquetSunday May 22 2022Hall A, B & CWastewater Study Commission for NE…
Town commissioners to review & appoint members to Downtown Pittsboro Advisory Board
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro seeks to form a Downtown Pittsboro Advisory Board to serve as an advisory committee for the Town’s downtown efforts. This includes assisting in the administration of the Town’s Main Street affiliate program. A…