Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Monday, September 20, 2021, at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro Street, Second Floor Courtroom, Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 2:00 p.m. The Regular…
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Forgotten men and women: ‘the unvaccinated’ also includes the naturally immune
By Jon Sanders Raleigh, NC – “The forgotten man” was how President Franklin Delano Roosevelt characterized ordinary people who needed his New Deal policies to build back up the American economy around them. In her history of the Great Depression…
Siler City’s annual Fall-O-Ween Trunk R’ Treat happening October 29
Siler City, NC – Enjoy Siler City’s 5th Annual Fall-O-Ween Trunk R’ Treat for free fun and activities for all ages. Siler City Parks and Recreation treats the community with the 5th annual event on Friday, October 29, 2021 5:30pm-8:30pm…
Split 2-1 Superior Court panel rejects North Carolina’s voter ID law
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – A split 2-1 state Superior Court panel has rejected North Carolina’s voter ID law, five months after holding a trial in the case. The court majority labeled the 2018 law racially discriminatory and…
Due to shortage of CDL drivers, 7 Chatham County solid waste & recycling collection centers will close temporarily
Pittsboro, NC – Due to a shortage of Commercial Driver License (CDL) drivers, seven Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Centers will close temporarily. Starting Thursday, September 23, the following Collection Centers will be closed: Asbury, Bennett, Crutchfield Crossroads,…
One on One: A great teacher teaches on
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – When Julian Pleasants died September 7 North Carolina lost one of its most important academic and popular historians. Julian Pleasants Pleasants grew up in Southern Pines, graduated from Davidson College, and earned masters…
President Biden’s mandate goes too far
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – I got the COVID-19 vaccine shortly after it became publicly available. I did so because I was persuaded that the benefits of vaccination far outweighed the risk. photo created by freepik Over the subsequent…
Jason Amy named state Athletic Director of the Year
Pittsboro, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has named Jason Amy as the stateAthletic Director of the Year for the 2020-21 school year when he served as Northwood’s athleticdirector. Seaforth High School Athletic Director Jason Amy The…
Chatham County Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson is launching a listening and learning tour
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson is launching a Relationships Matter: Superintendent’s Listening and Learning Tour, a series of in-person and online meetings that will give residents the opportunity to express their opinions of the district’s strengths,…
Chatham County expands COVID-19 testing options
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department has been working with multiple testing providers to offer new options across the county throughout the week. The department has partnered with Optum Health for two sites, one each in Pittsboro…