Pittsboro, NC – On Monday, August 23, 8,452 pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students returned to in-person instruction for their first day of classes for the 2021-2022 academic year. Instruction also began for the 210 students enrolled in CCS Virtual Academies…
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Chatham Artists Guild accepting membership applications
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Artists Guild (CAG) announces the opening of their 2022 Membership Drive. Artists 18 years of age or older, in all mediums, that reside or work in a studio in Chatham County may apply. The deadline…
Billboards call on teachers to leave NCAE, get a $500 raise
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – A statewide campaign launched by the John Locke Foundation — publisher of The Carolina Journal — urges public school teachers to save $500 in dues each year by leaving the partisan N.C. Association of…
Hoppin’ John Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention gears up for 14th annual event
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,…
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…