Raleigh, NC – North Carolina will get $500,000 to help more low-income households afford monthly high-speed internet service. The Federal Communications Commission has awarded the N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity an Affordable Connectivity Program…
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As Mark Robinson moves toward run for governor, media pounces
By Alex Baltzegar Raleigh, NC – On Thursday, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson released a statement saying he’s holding a rally on April 22 to share a “special announcement.” He’s expected to enter the gubernatorial race. The rally will take place at Ace…
Chatham Community Library hosts “Discovering Your Own Backyard”
Pittsboro, NC – In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, Chatham Community Library will host “Discovering Your Own Backyard: A Brief Guide into North Carolina’s Natural World” presented by PhD student Alexis Longmire. This program is free and open…
Duke begins spring football practice Friday
Durham, NC – Duke football officially begins spring football practice on Friday. Duke’s Wallace Wade Stadium (photo by Gene Galin) The Blue Devils will use the allotted 15 practice sessions allowed by the NCAA during the spring in preparation for…
All the games, all the food, all the fun! ClydeFEST is coming to a new location
Pittsboro, NC – Art, games, performances, food, fun, and critters! There’s only one place to find all this in one place – the Chatham Arts Council’s (CAC) 21st Annual ClydeFEST, and this season, there’s a new twist! The county’s favorite…
Necking while watching T.V.
By Nathan Allen Booko Pittsboro, NC – I sit a lot these days. Some of that time is spent necking while watching T.V. Of course it sometimes interferes with what I’m watching and even reaches the point of discomfort. Not…
Four Central Carolina area students earn honors at the NC SkillsUSA High School Job Skills event
Sanford, NC – Four Central Carolina area students recently won honors at the NC SkillsUSA High School Job Skills regional event held at Fayetteville Technical Community College. William “Gabe” Little, of Sanford, won first place in the Job Skills Demonstration…
Eric Andrews recognized as one of the nation’s top land brokers
Pittsboro, NC – Earlier this month, Eric Andrews with Realty World Carolina Properties was recognized as a part of the 2022 APEX Producers Club by the REALTORS® Land Institute as a part of the RLI APEX Production Awards Program. The…
States should lead on parental rights
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – A few weeks ago, three members of the North Carolina Senate — Amy Scott Galey of Alamance County, Lisa Barnes of Nash County, and Michael Lee of New Hanover County — filed a state…
Knowledge is power! Enroll in PBO 101 and learn how Pittsboro government works
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro is proud to announce the start of their Citizen’s Academy, known as “PBO 101.” Downtown Pittsboro (photo by Gene Galin) PBO 101 is an eight-week course designed to offer participants an educational and…