By John Hood Raleigh, NC – I got the COVID-19 vaccine shortly after it became publicly available. I did so because I was persuaded that the benefits of vaccination far outweighed the risk. photo created by freepik Over the subsequent…
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Jason Amy named state Athletic Director of the Year
Pittsboro, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has named Jason Amy as the stateAthletic Director of the Year for the 2020-21 school year when he served as Northwood’s athleticdirector. Seaforth High School Athletic Director Jason Amy The…
Chatham County Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson is launching a listening and learning tour
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson is launching a Relationships Matter: Superintendent’s Listening and Learning Tour, a series of in-person and online meetings that will give residents the opportunity to express their opinions of the district’s strengths,…
Chatham County expands COVID-19 testing options
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department has been working with multiple testing providers to offer new options across the county throughout the week. The department has partnered with Optum Health for two sites, one each in Pittsboro…
Chatham County Tobacco Research Referendum to be held November 18
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Tobacco Research Referendum will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Kristina Britt, Chatham County Referendum Chairman, said one polling place has been established in the county. The polling site will be located at…
Video: Watch NC A&T vs. Duke condensed football game – 9.10.21
Durham, NC – The North Carolina A&T Aggies came out strong against Duke and put up a good fight, but the Blue Devils pulled away for a 45-17 victory. Duke’s offense was a balanced attack of 283 yards through the…
2021 ACC Football Players of the Week: Week 2
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized following their standout performances in last weekend’s games. The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel. The following are this week’s…
ACC football game times & networks for September 24-25
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the following football game times and networks for the week of Sept. 24-25. Locally, on September 25, Clemson will play NC State in Raleigh at Carter-Finley Stadium at 3:30 pm. Kansas will…
2021’s states that vaccinate the most
With 93% of unvaccinated adults saying they don’t ever plan to get the COID-19 vaccine, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s States that Vaccinate the Most, as well as accompanying videos and commentary. In order to…
Chatham County News Tweets: 9.6.21 – 09.12.21
Pittsboro, NC – Follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: We’ve got to talk about the Rolling Stone ivermectin article. Turns out the story about rural hospitals so flooded……