Pittsboro, NC – The Northwood athletics department held this year’s Charlie Awards banquet on May 18 at the Chatham Agricultural Center. Thirty-one awards were handed out. Many for individual recognition in the various team sports. There were several overall performance…
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Paul Bland McCoy obituary: February 18, 1929 ~ May 25, 2022
Moncure, NC – On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Paul Bland McCoy, 93, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, granddaughter, Alexandria and great niece, Alena by his side. Paul is survived by his wife of 36 years, Barbara Cotten McCoy, son,…
1976 homicide victim identified as Army veteran Jimmy Mack Brooks
Pittsboro, NC – An ongoing partnership between the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina Unidentified Project, and Othram Inc., has led to the successful identification of a victim from a 46-year-old murder case. Photo of Jimmy Mack Brooks provided by…
Is it time to end government-run schools?
By P. Jason Phibbs Raleigh, NC – Two recent surveys, one by High Point University and another by the John Locke Foundation, show a significant portion of North Carolinians (43% and 66%, respectively) believe public education is on the wrong track. And while…
Pittsboro Town Board celebrates Northwood High School Lady Chargers Basketball 3A State Championship win
Pittsboro, NC – At the May 23, 2022, meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, the Board issued a PROCLAMATION in recognition of the superior athletic achievement of the 2022 Northwood High School Women’s Basketball team in celebration of their winning the…
Sparks fly as NC Senate Education Committee OK’s Parents’ Bill of Rights
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Senate Education Committee passed a measure May 25 that would enshrine a Parents’ Bill of Rights into state law. photo by sofatutor The discussion became heated at times as Republicans and…
Cynthia Bredenberg honored with 2022 JMArts Community Hero Award
Siler City, NC – Cynthia Bredenberg, chair of the World Language department and Dual Language Program at Jordan-Matthews High School, has been named its 2022 Community Hero by JMArts, the Jordan-Matthews Arts Foundation. Given this year for the third time, the annual…
Pittsboro recognizes police department, honors sacrifice of fallen officers
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…
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…