By John Hood Raleigh, NC – In a few weeks, New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones will join the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media, as the Knight Chair in…
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Pollard Middle School teacher Darlene Smith heading to Zimbabwe for social studies
Chapel Hill, NC – Margaret B. Pollard Middle School teacher Darlene Smith is joining a Go Global NC delegation traveling in June 2022 to Zimbabwe to study historical and cultural sites, diverse education systems and wildlife. Local organizations in that…
Chatham 250 Celebration announces five upcoming community events
Pittsboro, NC – As Chatham 250 continues its celebrations throughout 2021, the planning committee is thrilled to announce five upcoming community events. The events are part of the Chatham 250 Passport Experience, a self-guided tour meets scavenger hunt, which is…
North Carolina still has room to improve on regulations
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – When it comes to our business climate and economic prospects, North Carolinians are used to receiving accolades. Let’s add another to the list. The Cato Institute just released a study of regulatory barriers facing…
Comments by Dr. Anthony Jackson after being named Chatham County Schools superintendent
Pittsboro, NC – After the Chatham County Board of Education named Dr. Anthony Jackson as the new superintendent of Chatham County Schools on Thursday evening, Dr. Jackson made a few comments. Video and text is below. First of all I…
Dr. Anthony Jackson named new Chatham County Schools superintendent
Pittsboro, NC – At a special Thursday evening meeting the Chatham County Board of Education announced the selection and hiring of Dr. Anthony (Tony) Jackson as the next superintendent of Chatham County Schools (CCS). Dr. Jackson, who was recently named…
I pledge allegiance to the flag
By Bruce Ashford Raleigh, NC – In order to be loved, a country must be lovely. It need not be flawless. In fact, no society—excepting the eternal City—is flawless. But to garner affection, it must be loveable. photo by Gene…
Chatham County public libraries to return to full service on May 24
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County public libraries will reinstate its pre-COVID hours of operation and some services beginning Monday, May 24, 2021, at all three branch locations. Hours of operation at each of the branches will be as follows: Chatham…
Chatham Board of Education to announce & elect new superintendent on May 20
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education will meet in a specially called meeting Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 6 p.m. to announce and elect the new superintendent of Chatham County Schools. The meeting will be held in…
55 miles of Chatham County roads set for makeover
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…