Chatham County, NC

By John Hood Raleigh, NC – When it comes to our business climate and economic prospects, North Carolinians are used to receiving accolades. Let’s add another to the list. The Cato Institute just released a study of regulatory barriers facing…

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Pittsboro, NC – After the Chatham County Board of Education named Dr. Anthony Jackson as the new superintendent of Chatham County Schools on Thursday evening, Dr. Jackson made a few comments. Video and text is below. First of all I…

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Pittsboro, NC – At a special Thursday evening meeting the Chatham County Board of Education announced the selection and hiring of Dr. Anthony (Tony) Jackson as the next superintendent of Chatham County Schools (CCS). Dr. Jackson, who was recently named…

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By Bruce Ashford Raleigh, NC – In order to be loved, a country must be lovely. It need not be flawless. In fact, no society—excepting the eternal City—is flawless. But to garner affection, it must be loveable. photo by Gene…

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Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County public libraries will reinstate its pre-COVID hours of operation and some services beginning Monday, May 24, 2021, at all three branch locations. Hours of operation at each of the branches will be as follows: Chatham…

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Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education will meet in a specially called meeting Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 6 p.m. to announce and elect the new superintendent of Chatham County Schools. The meeting will be held in…

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Raleigh, NC – Nearly 70 miles of Central North Carolina roads will be resurfaced thanks to three contracts recently awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation. Photo by Leroy Evans The milling, resurfacing and shoulder grading projects are scheduled to…

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By John Trump Raleigh, NC – The freedom to choose — where we work, what we eat, what we wear, etc. — is a core tenant of libertarianism, and that freedom, though often questioned and even attacked, endures. Even as…

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By Elliot Cramer Pittsboro, NC – I just found my first tick this season on my dog. You need to be careful removing them so that you don’t leave part on the  dog as someone recently did.  Here is a…

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By Gina Harrison Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Artists Guild is pleased to announce a new program to help you and your organization gain visibility and help us meet our arts mission. It’s a win-win! Our new website enables us to…

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Pittsboro, NC- The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Monday, May 17, 2021, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center, located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The work session will begin at 3 p.m.…

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Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Community College has recognized approximately 100 outstanding students for its Annual Academic Excellence Awards. photo created by freepik Instructors selected the students who were recognized for academic excellence or for overall outstanding achievement. Ethan Gurwitch,…

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Rocky Mount, NC – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles, which last week resumed regular road testing for certain drivers after a year absence, is also going to bring back Saturday hours at select driver license offices, as well as…

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Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County residents aged 12 and up are all now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and there are plenty of free and convenient options across the county.  According to data from the NC Department of Health…

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Winston-Salem, NC – Chatham County Schools ran away with this year’s School District Cup for medium school systems in competition through the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities (NCASA). The award was presented during NCASA’s annual meeting May 10 at…

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Siler City, NC – This Jet has plenty of fuel.  Jordan-Matthews High School senior Shane Conroy put in the work and earned a Park Scholarship, a four-year ride worth around $112,000, to North Carolina State University. Shane Conroy “Right now,…

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