By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Test results in reading, math, and science for the 2020-21 school year show the effects school closures and remote learning have had on public school students in North Carolina. According to data released…
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How to follow – Duke vs. Charlotte football game
Charlotte, NC – Duke travels to Jerry Richardson Stadium on Friday night for its season opener at Charlotte. (photo by Alex G.) Duke fans will always be given numerous ways to follow the action live and this week’s highlighted outlets…
Chatham Public Health Department recommends residents get vaccinated
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) implores all county residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and wear a mask in public places to protect themselves and their community against the COVID-19 virus. Cases by age in…
Chatham County Schools opening day a success
Pittsboro, NC – On Monday, August 23, 8,452 pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students returned to in-person instruction for their first day of classes for the 2021-2022 academic year. Instruction also began for the 210 students enrolled in CCS Virtual Academies…
Nancy Wykle named Chatham County Schools new public information officer
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education on August 26, 2021, approved Ms. Nancy Wykle as the Public Information Officer, effective August 31. In this role, Ms. Wykle will create and enable clear and concise communication between Chatham…
Local VFW to mark 9/11 remembrance in Pittsboro
By Andy Cochran Pittsboro, NC – On behalf of the men and women of Joe Wagner Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7313, I urge the community to support the 20th Anniversary of September, 11 a day that will live…
Location change for Chatham Board of Education meetings starting September 13
Pittsboro, NC – At their August 12 meeting, the Chatham County Board of Education approved the location change for future meetings to the Chatham County Historic Courthouse (9 Hillsboro Street) in downtown Pittsboro begining with the September 13 regular session…
Chatham County Schools students’ proficiency levels exceed state average
Pittsboro, NC – The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has released testing data results for school districts for the 2020-21 school year, with the data showing Chatham County Schools performing above the state average in multiple categories. “The results…
Chatham Artists Guild accepting membership applications
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Artists Guild (CAG) announces the opening of their 2022 Membership Drive. Artists 18 years of age or older, in all mediums, that reside or work in a studio in Chatham County may apply. The deadline…
Billboards call on teachers to leave NCAE, get a $500 raise
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – A statewide campaign launched by the John Locke Foundation — publisher of The Carolina Journal — urges public school teachers to save $500 in dues each year by leaving the partisan N.C. Association of…