By Kevin Roche Okay, the libertarian side of me, and that is the most prominent part generally feels like people can do whatever they want and make their own judgments on risk and safety. But the problem during the epidemic…
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Will students need to wear masks in Chatham County Schools for the new school year?
By Jessica Winger Pittsboro, NC – With school starting next month, it is unclear if school children in the state of North Carolina will be required to wear masks for the ’21-’22 school year. The current guidance in the NCDHHS…
What the North Carolina social studies curriculum should look like
By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – Like much of the nation, North Carolina has a civics and history crisis. Yet, it may be even worse than thought in North Carolina after a Fordham Institute study gave the state a “D-”…
94% of recent COVID-19 cases in Chatham County among unvaccinated population
Pittsboro, NC – According to an analysis of recent COVID-19 cases and vaccination data conducted by the Chatham County Public Health Department, 94% of Chatham County’s confirmed COVID-19 cases between May 1, 2021 and July 13, 2021 were in individuals…
North Carolina has a state-certified COVID-19 vaccination card. What’s that mean?
By Jeff Moore Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper this year said his administration was exploring the development of a vaccine passport for residents. Graphic created by freepik “We want to be able to help people to be able to…
Chatham County Public Utilities increases some fees
Pittsboro, NC – As of July 1, 2021, residents who have a water tap and/or meter installed on their property in Chatham County will pay more for these services. The fee increases are necessary in order to cover the costs…
Is NC media whitewashing radical demands of black UNC Students?
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – Triangle-based media outlets have been extensively reporting various issues surrounding Nikole Hannah-Jones declining to accept an offer of employment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Several media outlets are reporting on…
Chatham Chamber of Commerce opens a second office location
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its new office location in the heart of downtown Pittsboro. The office is in the Perch Coworking building, located at 102 Hillsboro Street. The Chamber also has an…
Chatham County Public Health Department distributes potassium iodide to Chatham residents within 10 miles of nuclear power plant
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department recently distributed potassium iodide (KI) to residents and employers within 10 miles of the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant. ThyroSafe potassium iodide (KI) tablets KI is a type of salt that…
Centennial Authority and Carolina Hurricanes sign five-year lease extension
Raleigh, NC – The Centennial Authority, owners of PNC Arena, and Gale Force Sports and Entertainment, L.L.C announced the signing of a five-year lease extension with the Carolina Hurricanes. The newly signed lease states that the Hurricanes will occupy PNC…