By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Republicans in the N.C. House are advancing a bill that would expand and strengthen the state’s three school-choice scholarship programs that help low-income children and those with special needs attend a private school.…
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2021 ACC Baseball Championship all-session ticket books now on sale
Greensboro, NC – All-session ticket books and weekend passes for the 2021 Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Championship, scheduled for May 25-30 at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina, are now on sale. Ticket books for the full tournament are available…
Men and diversity, equity and inclusion
By Cindy Poindexter Pittsboro, NC – We are deeply rooted by our core values, one of which conveys that individuals and their contributions are valued and respected. Each and every one of us brings unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to…
Chatham County seeks applicants for several key advisory committees
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County has several vacancies on its advisory committees. Service on committees is a great way for residents to have a voice on issues of interest and to make a difference in the community. Appointees for all…
Drones (and the First Amendment) take on regulatory overreach in North Carolina
By Sam Gedge, Michael Jones Raleigh, NC – Drones! In recent years, drones have captured the imagination nationwide. There are over 1.7 million FAA-registered drones in the U.S. And increasingly, they’re used not just for fun, but for work. Drone-photography…
North Carolina’s Easter Monday tradition forged on the baseball diamond
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – On Good Friday state offices will be closed in North Carolina for Holy Week, along with 10 other states. However, that has not always been the case in North Carolina. Photo by Steshka Willems…
Cubs, Bears Betas earn trips to Disney World
Goldston, NC – Several members of the Junior Beta Club at J.S. Waters School had strong showings during statewide Beta competition and qualified to showcase their talent at the National Beta Club Convention at Walt Disney World from June 29-July…
Chatham County announces reopening plans for libraries, Parks and Recreation, & Agriculture and Conference Center
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County announces the reopening of major county facilities after being closed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Monday, April 5, 2021, the county libraries, Parks and Recreation facilities and the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center will…
Just say no to the Biden – Buttigieg mileage tax scheme
By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – In an almost week-old interview on CNBC, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg can hardly hold in his glee talking about a new potential mileage tax. The mileage tax was floated by Buttigieg as a…
28% of Chatham County residents had received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) is continuing to focus COVID-19 vaccination efforts on priority populations while StarMed Healthcare operates mass vaccination clinics in Pittsboro. More information on developments is below. photo by Steven Cornfield As…