By Jay Niver Bynum, NC – Friday evening’s scattered showers forced the weekly Bynum Front Porch concert indoors, but that’s a potential plus, not a minus. It’s great to sit outside and enjoy Bynum Front Porch’s free bluegrass, folk, and…
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Join the virtual event to learn more about Solarize the Triangle
Pittsboro, NC – Building on the impact and success of its 2022 Solarize campaign, the Triangle Sustainability Partnership, a local government coalition, is offering an opportunity for local residents and businesses to purchase solar energy at discounted group rates in…
Poll: NC voters decidedly favor capitalism over socialism
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Roughly six-in-10 likely voters prefer capitalism over socialism, according to the results of the latest Civitas Poll from the John Locke Foundation. Asked if they think individuals or the government should have more control…
Saddle up for the 2nd annual Silk Hope Pro Rodeo on June 23 & 24
By Gene Galin Silk Hope, NC – The annual Silk Hope Pro Rodeo is back with a bang on June 23 & 24, and I had the opportunity to talk with Dennis “Strawberry” Pruitt, the man behind this event. With…
Neal Robbins discusses the future of the Chatham News & Record
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – I had a chance to sit down with Neal Robbins, the new owner and publisher of the Chatham News & Record newspaper. We met and talked at the Chatham Rabbit in Siler City.…
Making NC girls compete against males is not fair. Let’s create an even playing-field.
By Ken Fontenot Raleigh, NC – 15,000. I’d like for you to take a minute to consider the meaning of that number. The number 15,000 could easily represent the number of heart beats the average person has in about five…
VinFast’s financial woes: Is the $4 billion plant in Chatham County at risk?
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – More troubling news for VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker that wants to build a $4 billion EV production plant in Chatham County. The company recently reported that it lost $598 million, or 49%, in the…
Upcoming events at the Chatham Agriculture & Conference Center: June 22 – October 14
Pittsboro, NC – Here’s a list of upcoming events at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. This list includes both public and private events. This schedule is subject to change. EventDate(s)LocationsFSA District 3 MeetingThursday Jun 22 2023Meeting Room C,DForestHer…
NC Senate passes bill barring biological males from females’ sports
By Grant Lefelar Raleigh, NC – On Tuesday, Senate lawmakers approved a bill prohibiting biological males from competing in sports designated for biological females at North Carolina schools and universities. It will now seek the House’s concurrence before advancing to…
Golden LEAF Foundation awards $250,000 to Pittsboro for flood mitigation project
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro is pleased to announce that The Golden LEAF Foundation has awarded $250,000 in funding for a flood mitigation project inside the town. The Foundation provided these funds to the Town to address a…