Pittsboro, NC – After taking a break during the height of COVID-19 in 2020, the Hoppin’ John Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention is back! Known by locals as simply, “Hoppin’ John,” the 14th annual event will take place September 17-18,…
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Families are swinging suburban
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – It’s my go-to slide. I’ve shown it to all the classes I teach at Duke University. The slide is striking. It’s revealing. Margaret Pollard Middle School at edge of Briar Chapel in Chatham County.(photo…
Central Carolina Community College’s 12-week classes begin September 14
Sanford, NC – Whether you are looking for flexible course choices to meet your personal schedule or starting a new program of study, Central Carolina Community College’s 12-week term allows you to find courses that fit your academic and career…
State senators unveil new NC high school sports reform bill
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletics Association would continue to regulate high school sports in North Carolina, under a new version of the reform legislation presented and passed in a state Senate committee. Que…
Siler City Collection Center to close for construction September 1 & 2
Siler City, NC – The Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling Siler City Collection Center will be closed on Wednesday, September 1, and Thursday, September 2 for construction. The Siler City Collection Center is located at 135 Silk Hope Road,…
Utility pole regulations hurt broadband growth in North Carolina, report warns
By Johnny Kampis Raleigh, NC – A new study commissioned by the N.C. Cable Telecommunications Association warns that red tape regarding utility pole access could cost the state $3.5 billion in consumer value due to the resulting delays in broadband…
COVID-19 cases continue to increase, Pfizer vaccine given full FDA approval, change in parental consent law
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) is providing several updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination efforts. Chatham County has avoided recent COVID deaths with no county mask mandate. Case and Vaccination Numbers Chatham County’s…
Roy Cooper vetoes bill tweaking NC charter school oversight
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest veto targets a bill that would have tweaked oversight of public charter schools in North Carolina. Cooper’s rejection of House Bill 729 marks his fifth veto this year and…
Chatham County supports water jump exercise with Fort Bragg special operations soldiers
Pittsboro, NC – On August 20, 2021, Chatham County emergency responders partnered with several other local and state agencies to support a jump exercise at Jordan Lake with US Army Special Operations Command 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne) of Fort…
Lockdowns and suppressions: COVID-19 continues to disrupt government, jobs, lives
By Jeff Moore Raleigh, NC – When the calendar flipped from 2020 to 2021, some breathed a sigh of relief. The advent of COVID-19 and the associated pandemic policies were a whirlwind of emergency measures that threw the state, nation,…