By John Trump Raleigh, NC – Nine of the top schools in North Carolina are, technically, schools of choice, according to recently released rankings of the best schools in the country. These include magnet and charter schools, institutions in which…
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Theater returns to Jordan-Matthews with outdoor performance of “The Lottery” on May 7
Siler City, NC – Rehearsals for “The Lottery” had barely started when the world turned upside down. At the time, what became a global pandemic seemed more like a short pause. Nothing was canceled right away, even though the news…
It’s official: 14th Congressional seat coming to NC. What’s next?
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – North Carolina has grown large enough over the last decade to earn a 14th congressional seat, the U.S. Census Bureau announced today in a news release. That seat will be contested during next year’s…
Kenan stadium & Carter-Finley stadium to host 2020-21 NCHSAA Football Championship games
Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has secured UNC’s Kenan Stadium and NC State’s Carter-Finley Stadium as host sites for the 2020-2021 NCHSAA Football State Playoffs. Games will be held Thursday, May 6, 2021…
Tax policy shapes migration flows
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – North Carolina is a popular destination for those seeking to make a new life in a new state. According to a tracking report by United Van Lines, we ranked sixth in the nation for…
NCHSAA football second round scores & regional finals pairings: Northwood lost to Havelock, 32 – 7
Chapel Hill, NC – The NCHSAA football regional finals are set. Regional finals are scheduled to be played next Friday night. 1A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND SCORES EAST #5 Northside-Pinetown (7-2) 43, #8 Pamlico County (5-3) 32 #2 Northampton…
Child abuse prevention starts with meaningful connections and awareness
Pittsboro, NC – On April 19, 2021, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Chatham County Department of Social Services is calling attention to this issue that greatly impacts the lives of the…
Central Carolina Promise/K14 program to hold virtual information session for Chatham students on May 4
Stanford, NC – Pre-register now to attend a virtual information session for the Central Carolina Promise/K14 program. The program provides free tuition at Central Carolina Community College to qualifying high school graduates who live in Chatham, Harnett and Lee counties.…
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, Rev. Barber offer stark contrasts on voting and race in Congressional hearing
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson testified in Washington D.C. Thursday, passionately arguing that people of all races and backgrounds are fully capable of obtaining voter identification and participating in a secure voting system. NC Lt.…
One on One: Remembering Wilber’s real barbecue and real hospitality
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – What really makes for a good barbecue restaurant? Barbecue expert John Shelton Reed and I have different ideas. I spoke with him about the recent death of Wilber Shirley, the legendary founder of…