By Kevin Roche The first paper deals with schools and their role in transmission and was published in the journal Pediatrics. (Ped. Article) The study looked at 11 school districts in North Carolina which had been open for 9 weeks of…
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Duke Vice President for Athletics Kevin White to retire this summer
Durham, NC – Kevin White, Duke’s vice president and director of athletics, will retire in August from the position he has held since 2008, university officials announced today. White will continue to serve as an adjunct professor at Duke’s Fuqua…
CCCC women’s basketball ready for 2021 season
Sanford, NC – Nine athletes – all freshmen – comprise the 2021 edition of the Central Carolina Community College women’s basketball team. “My general thought is that we are going to be a pretty good team this year. We have…
Chatham County Health Department updating vaccination plans to align with new NC prioritization guidelines
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) is in the process of updating its COVID-19 vaccination plans to align with the new prioritization guidelines issued by the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) today. photo…
Radical changes coming to North Carolina’s social studies standards
By Dr. Terry Stoops Raleigh, NC – In February, the N.C. State Board of Education is expected to approve new academic standards for all public school social studies courses. The new standards represent an extreme departure from those approved in the past, and parents…
How to maintain your chimney and pick the right firewood
By Mary Van Keuren Who doesn’t love the smell of wood smoke on a crisp fall day? Or the fun of making s’mores over a crackling fire in the middle of winter? With a working fireplace, that and more is…
North Carolina among worst in the nation for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
By Andrew Dunn Raleigh, NC – Nearly a month after COVID-19 vaccines made it to North Carolina, the state has administered only a quarter of the doses it has on hand — one of the slowest roll-outs in the country.…
Consumer Reports identifies mix of new SUVs, cars & trucks that are dependable
Yonkers, NY — Mazda, Buick and Honda are among the brands that made gains in the latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey from Consumer Reports (CR), the mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to creating a fairer, safer, and more transparent marketplace for…
Chatham County Health Department response to COVID-19 vaccine phases questions
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Public Health Director Mike Zelek issued the following statement this morning in response to questions about potential new federal guidance about administering the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 65 years and older: “At this time, CCPHD…
Competing schools serve NC families well
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our schools have gone in a variety of directions. Some public-school districts that shut down last spring have never reopened for in-person learning to any significant degree. Others…