By Bea Lee Pittsboro, NC – If any of you are thinking of homeschooling your child(ren) next year, I highly recommend Sonlight’s curriculum. I started my kids with it in the fall of 2020 and just love it! photo by Jessica Lewis It’s…
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North Carolina needs more housing options
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – As post-COVID shifts in work arrangements and living preferences continue to motivate many Americans to relocate, North Carolina will continue to be a popular destination. Indeed, we can attract even more professionals, families, retirees,…
Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District announces Resource Conservation Workshop for eligible students
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting applications for the Resource Conservation Workshop scheduled for June 26 – July 1, 2022, at NC State University. The Resource Conservation Workshop is a weeklong workshop that involves study and hands-on…
NC State headed to fourth-straight Sweet 16 after win over Kansas State
Raleigh, NC – NC State women’s basketball (31-3) punched a ticket to its fourth-straight Sweet 16 appearance, defeating ninth-seeded Kansas State (20-13) 89-57 on Monday afternoon inside Reynolds Coliseum. Tipoff. (photo by Gene Galin) The Wolfpack’s advancement marks the 15th…
Unaffiliated voters surpass Democrats in North Carolina
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Unaffiliated voters have overtaken Democrats as the largest voting group in North Carolina, according to the latest data from the N.C. State Board of Elections. The number of unaffiliated voters now stands at…
Videos of Chatham Charter 1A state basketball championship game
By Gene Galin Raleigh, NC – The Chatham Charter Knights made their first ever appearance in the 1A Men’s State basketball championship game. They lost a heartbreaker to Hayesville High School, 54-43 in overtime on Saturday afternoon, March 12, 2022…
NC State Wolfpack cruises to NCAA Tournament first-round win over Longwood
Raleigh, NC – Third-ranked and one-seeded Wolfpack women’s basketball (30-3) won its NCAA Tournament opener for the fifth trip in a row on Saturday afternoon as it defeated 16th-seeded Longwood (22-12) by a 96-68 score inside Reynolds Coliseum. Raina Perez,…
Mr. Employer, tear down these masks
By Jon Sanders Raleigh, NC – “You don’t have to wear that if you don’t want to.” A look of palpable relief crossed the plumber’s face. He had come to our house to replace our dishwasher. Before knocking on our…
Duke Blue Devils officially kicked off spring football on Friday
Durham, NC – Duke was back in action Friday as its spring football practice officially kicked off with a two-hour session at the Brooks Practice Facility. First spring practice for Duke football. (photo by Gene Galin) The Blue Devils worked…
Lemondré Watson named principal of Pittsboro Elementary
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education on March 14, 2022, approved Mr. Lemondré Watson as the new principal of Pittsboro Elementary School. Mr. Lemondré Watson Mr. Watson is in his ninth year as a public school educator.…