By Dr. Andy Jackson Raleigh, NC – Below is my prepared public comment for the North Carolina House Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform Committee meeting on House Bill 304, The Election Day Integrity Act: photo by Element 5 Digital…
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Tabitha McLeod is March’s Power of One award winner
Pittsboro, NC – Dr. Amanda Moran presented Tabitha McLeod with Chatham County School’s Power of One award at Monday’s school board meeting. Tabitha is the Chatham Middle School cafe manager. Tabitha McLeod (middle) along with her coworkers. (photo courtesy of…
Chatham County arrest blotter: March 2023
Pittsboro, NC – Here is the Chatham County Sheriff department’s arrest blotter for March 2023. On March 2, Steven Rodney Poe, 49, of 7352 Richland Church Road, Liberty, was arrested by Deputy Noah Thomas for driving while license revoked not…
Spring break for the arts: Eight JM students to journey through New York City
Siler City, NC – Eight upperclass artists fly to New York City for five days over spring break to experience the pinnacle of their arts and learn directly from world-class professionals working in the city. The experience also provides new…
Chatham County’s efforts to improve the Haw River Trail experience
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is working with Triangle J Council of Governments and Alta Planning + Design to conduct a feasibility study for the Haw River Trail. This study will identify opportunities for the development of land-based trails along…
NC’s COVID-19 financial assistance programs: OSA’s audit report
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) today posted its annual Statewide Single Audit of the federal funds the state receives each year. The report audits federal funds received by state agencies, universities, and colleges…
Explore the great outdoors with Creek Geeks on April 22
Siler City, NC – Community members of all ages are invited to join the Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District for Creek Geeks Field Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Boling Lane Park…
Survey: North Carolina is 2023’s 9th most financially literate state
By John S Kiernan With April being National Financial Literacy Month and less than half of adults setting a budget, the free credit score website WalletHub released its report on 2023’s Most & Least Financially Literate States, which analyzes financial-education…
Government’s bad track record when placing bets with your tax dollars
By Brooke Medina Raleigh, NC – Last week, President Biden chose to kick off his Invest in America tour in Durham, North Carolina, stopping at Wolfspeed, a semiconductor facility that will focus on the electric vehicle market. Wolfspeed will receive…
UNC spring football game set for April 15 at 3 pm
Chapel Hill, NC – North Carolina will hold its annual spring football game presented by Wegmans on Saturday, April 15 at 3 p.m. in Kenan stadium. Admission is free. The Carolina football program is coming off a nine-win season, an ACC…