By Peter Jacobsen Inflation has ruined one of my go-to examples for my macroeconomics students. Whenever I discuss inflation with my students, I test their understanding of economics by highlighting the puzzle of the Dollar Tree, an American retail chain that…
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Jordan-Matthews educator Lily Rosene named Beginning Teacher of the Year
Siler City, NC – Jordan-Matthews High School English teacher Lily Rosene has been named Chatham County Schools’ Beginning Teacher of the Year. Dr. Anthony Jackson with Jordan-Matthews High School English teacher Lily Rosene “I am so overwhelmed with feelings of…
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he’s not resigning, says his comments were twisted
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he has nothing personal against LGBTQ people, and he’s not resigning. NC Lt. Governor Mark Robinson Robinson, in a news conference Tuesday, October 12, said he wants to get books,…
ACC football game times & networks for October 23
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for the week of October 23. NC State will play away at Miami on October 23 at 7:30 pm Carolina and…
Mosaic at Chatham Park to dedicate stage to bluegrass legend Tommy Edwards
Pittsboro, NC – In celebration of Tommy Edwards’ vibrant musical spirit in this community, the MOSAIC Family Commons will be dedicated in his honor during the final weekend of MOSAIC Comes Alive! event series. A founding member of the Bluegrass Experience, a…
Video: Watch Louisville vs. Wake Forest condensed football game – 10.2.21
Winston-Salem, NC – Wake Forest kicker Nick Sciba nailed a field goal with under 30 seconds remaining in the game to give the Demon Deacons a 37-34 win in a shootout with the Louisville Cardinals. Wake quarterback Sam Hartman threw…
Chatham County commissioners approve resolution apologizing for county leaders’ role in 1921 lynching of teenager
Pittsboro, NC – On September 20, 2021, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution formally apologizing for any participation by a Chatham County elected or appointed official in the 1921 lynching of Eugene Daniel. On September 18,…
Video: Watch Louisiana Tech vs. NC State condensed football game – 10.2.21
Raleigh, NC – The NC State Wolfpack outpaced Louisiana Tech 34-27 to improve to 4-1 on the season. Wolpack quarterback Devin Leary completed 22 of 36 passes for 251 yards and 2 touchdowns. NC State running backs Ricky Person Jr.…
Video: Watch Duke vs. North Carolina condensed football game – 10.2.21
Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina Tar Heels rebounded with a resounding 38-7 win over the Duke Blue Devils. The Tar Heels defense sacked Duke QB Gunnar Holmberg 5 times and turned the Blue Devils over twice. On offense,…
Chatham County News Tweets: 9.27.21 – 10.3.21
Pittsboro, NC – Follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Chatham County News Tweets: 2021-09-20 – 2021-09-26 https://t.co/WDDR5D7V96 08:00:50, 2021-09-27RT @NcAging: The Coalition applauds Dennis Streets of @chathamCOA for his…