Siler City, NC – Dominion Energy will be conducting natural gas system inspections beginning April 28 at 13804 US-64 in Siler City near the Walmart Supercenter located on 14215 US-64 W. As part of that process, motorists will see a vertical…
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Roy Cooper doesn’t seem to get it, even as he vows to loosen most restrictions June 1
By John Trump Raleigh, NC – It seems Gov. Roy Cooper doesn’t get out much, meaning outside North Carolina. A quick trip to South Carolina, for instance, would show a sense of freedom unavailable — from my experience — in…
Chatham County collection center swap shops have re-opened
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County collection centers swap shops re-opened on Monday, April 19, 2021. The swap shops are a place for residents to leave and take gently used items, so they do not have to be disposed of…
Chatham County community comes together to give life
Pittsboro, NC – On April 20, 2021, Chatham County employees and residents rolled up their sleeves to give the gift of life at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center in Pittsboro. Thirty-two lifesaving blood donations were collected to help…
NC Cooperative Extension Chatham County Center offers webinar on livestock pests
Pittsboro, NC – Members of the public are invited to join the NC Cooperative Extension Chatham County Center in discussing livestock pests, specifically flies and fire ants, and control methods. Attendees receive two hours of D, K, N or X…
Corona-Recapitulation
By Kevin Roche Not much research, I am in the rare position of being largely caught up. So maybe a little recapitulation of the epidemic, which has gone on for over a year in this country. First a quick…
NC Utilities Commission approves partial rate hike, coal ash settlement with Duke Energy
By Johnny Kampis Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Utilities Commission on Friday, April 16, issued an order approving a partial rate increase for Duke Energy Progress and a settlement addressing coal ash cleanup costs. Photo by Felix Mittermeier The amount…
The Chatham 250 Passport Experience begins
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County kicked off its six-month celebration of the County’s 250th Anniversary on April 10th with Founding Day. To build on that event’s excitement, the Chatham 250 planning committee invites community members to continue the milestone celebrations…
NCHSAA football state championship 2nd round pairings: Havelock at Northwood
Chapel Hill, NC – By defeating West Craven high school on Friday evening, 17-0, #2 seed Northwood advances to the second round of the NCHSAA 3A football state championship. They will face #3 seed Havelock at home. 1A FOOTBALL STATE…
NCHSAA on defense as NC legislature takes shots at hearing
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – The N.C. High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has no written contract or agreement with the State of North Carolina or the Department of Public Instruction to oversee the management of high school sports in…