Pittsboro, NC – On September 24, 2022, local and state leaders joined the Community Remembrance Coalition Chatham, the NAACP, and other community groups to dedicate a historical marker memorializing several black individuals who were lynched between 1885 and 1921 in…
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School system should not be teaching anything outside of reading, writing and arithmetic
By Dedrah Earles Pittsboro, NC – I appreciate all the dialogue about Critical Race Theory (CRT). If I may, I’d like to just say that whether we agree with what is in CRT or how it is presented or not,…
Chatham County News Tweets: 9.19.22 – 9.25.22
Pittsboro, NC – Join 4,886 others and follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Northood and Seaforth captains after coin toss to start the football game. (photo by Gene…
Creation of Equity Executive Director position costs Chatham County Schools handsomely
By Bea Wunston Pittsboro, NC – Last year, Chatham County Schools instituted a new district-level director position, to be known as the “Equity Executive Director.” On June 7, 2021, the Chatham County Board of Education approved the creation of this…
Crime is back as a voting issue in North Carolina
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Violent crime is on the rise in North Carolina — up 18% since 2018. Voter concern about crime is also rising. It played a key role in the 2020 elections. It will probably do…
Parent says Chatham County public school teacher bullied daughter for faith
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – A parent in Chatham County is claiming that a local public school teacher “bullied” his daughter for her Christian faith. Ryne Smith, a parent of an 8th grader, speaks at the September Chatham…
ACC moving league office to Charlotte
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Board of Directors, representing all 15 member institutions, today announced that the conference office will relocate its headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2023. The unanimous decision completes a comprehensive review and assessment,…
ACC announces football game times & networks for October 1
Greensboro, NC- The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for October 1. Saturday, Oct. 1 Louisville at Boston College, Noon, ACC NetworkWagner at Syracuse, 5 p.m., ACC Network Extra & ESPN+Virginia…
Performing in college: A panel discussion on studying performing arts
Siler City, NC – Jordan-Matthews high school will host a panel discussion on studying performing arts in college on Tuesday, September 20. The event is scheduled to take place from 6:30 pm to 8 pm in the Jordan-Matthews Media Center…
Cliff Stickney endorses Jessica Winger after withdrawing from Chatham school board race
Pittsboro, NC – Cliff Stickney, who was running in the election for the District 3 seat on the Chatham County Board of education released the following notice about his withdrawal from the race and endorsement of Jessica Winger: Cliff Stickney…