Raleigh, NC – Nearly 70 miles of Central North Carolina roads will be resurfaced thanks to three contracts recently awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation. Photo by Leroy Evans The milling, resurfacing and shoulder grading projects are scheduled to…
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Protecting our freedom to choose is, sadly, becoming a forgotten principle
By John Trump Raleigh, NC – The freedom to choose — where we work, what we eat, what we wear, etc. — is a core tenant of libertarianism, and that freedom, though often questioned and even attacked, endures. Even as…
An invitation from Chatham Artists Guild
By Gina Harrison Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Artists Guild is pleased to announce a new program to help you and your organization gain visibility and help us meet our arts mission. It’s a win-win! Our new website enables us to…
Information for May 17 Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting
Pittsboro, NC- The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Monday, May 17, 2021, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center, located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The work session will begin at 3 p.m.…
Ticks are here
By Elliot Cramer Pittsboro, NC – I just found my first tick this season on my dog. You need to be careful removing them so that you don’t leave part on the dog as someone recently did. Here is a…
Central Carolina Community College honors 100 outstanding students
Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Community College has recognized approximately 100 outstanding students for its Annual Academic Excellence Awards. photo created by freepik Instructors selected the students who were recognized for academic excellence or for overall outstanding achievement. Ethan Gurwitch,…
NCDMV resumes Saturday hours at 16 offices
Rocky Mount, NC – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles, which last week resumed regular road testing for certain drivers after a year absence, is also going to bring back Saturday hours at select driver license offices, as well as…
COVID-19 vaccine clinics continue in Chatham County; FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County residents aged 12 and up are all now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and there are plenty of free and convenient options across the county. According to data from the NC Department of Health…
Writin’ Wildcats claim Quill crown, help collect School District Cup
Winston-Salem, NC – Chatham County Schools ran away with this year’s School District Cup for medium school systems in competition through the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities (NCASA). The award was presented during NCASA’s annual meeting May 10 at…
Jordan-Matthews Jet earns full ride to N.C. State
Siler City, NC – This Jet has plenty of fuel. Jordan-Matthews High School senior Shane Conroy put in the work and earned a Park Scholarship, a four-year ride worth around $112,000, to North Carolina State University. Shane Conroy “Right now,…