By Donna King Raleigh, NC – This week Apple Inc. announced North Carolina will be the new home to a billion-dollar campus working in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and software engineering. The move will create 3,000 jobs that pay an…
NCDMV suspends replacement of older license plates because of aluminum shortage
Rocky Mount, NC – A world-wide shortage of aluminum is forcing the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles to indefinitely suspend its program to replace license plates that are older than six years. The move is being taken to help ensure there…
2020-2021 NCHSAA football state championship game schedule is set
Chapel Hill, NC – Here is the schedule for the 2020-2021 NCHSAA Football State Championship Games this week. Games begin on Thursday, May 6 and run through Saturday, May 8. Games will be played at either NC State’s Carter-Finley Stadium…
Roy Cooper’s failure to acknowledge black Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, and what it means
By Dr. Mark Creech Raleigh, NC – When North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper gave his State of the State speech to a joint session of the General Assembly on Monday, April 26, it was a historic evening. But what was…
Have you downloaded the Visit NC Farms app to your smartphone?
By Tiffany Hancock Pittsboro, NC – Have you downloaded the Visit NC Farms App to your smartphone? Maybe you have never heard of the Visit NC Farms App. This app connects consumers with our local farmers and farm businesses. If…
I’ll drink to that: Wine, women and longevity
By N.A. Booko Pittsboro, NC – Ever so often, the ‘experts’ change their minds about what food and drinks are good for us. They never say which they prefer. Not too long ago they decided again, that coffee is good…
Education just makes our community a better place to live
By Al Cooke Pittsboro, NC – On the Chatham Chatlist discussion group the “Chathampatriot”asks why schools are a government function. I also do not have a family member in Chatham’s schools, but when I go to the grocery or pharmacy…
Arts & music returning to Jordan-Matthews this month
Siler City, NC – With recent changes in CDC and school pandemic guidelines, “The Lottery” will now be performed in the Jordan-Matthews auditorium — with more seats now available for the 30-minute, one-act play based on the story by Shirley…
Almost half of Chatham County residents partially vaccinated against COVID-19
Pittsboro, NC – With more than 45% of Chatham’s population now at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19, the Chatham County Public Health Department is calling on all residents ages 16 and older to roll up their sleeves, noting that demand…
Information for May 3rd Chatham County Board of Commissioners Meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Monday, May 3, 2021, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center, located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. There…
Chatham County Parks and Recreation to host outdoor film festival on May 7
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County community is invited to spend a night under the stars at the Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department’s Outdoor Film Festival. The event is Friday, May 7, 2021, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.…
CCCC Board of Trustees filling vacancy
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education is accepting applications for one appointment to the Central Carolina Community College Board of Trustees. The Chatham County seat is a four-year term beginning July 1, 2021. The application is in the…
CDC knows there is no real evidence to support masking policies
By Kevin Roche Freedom of Information Acts are wonderful things. Someone went after the CDC to provide data supporting mask mandates and policies. The responsive letter is below. Note the acknowledgment that there are not randomized control trials that support…
NC House passes bill to allow capacity crowds at college football stadiums
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – The N.C. House on Wednesday, April 28, in 77-42 vote approved the Kickoff College Sports Act, which would allow full capacity attendance at outdoor college stadiums. A news release says Senate Bill 115…
Gov. Roy Cooper won’t lift mask mandate; moves COVID goalposts once again
By John Trump Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, decreed Wednesday, April 28, that he will lift the mandate on masks for people outside, but that the indoor mandate will remain at least until June 1. North Carolina’s…
Bynum Front Porch Friday night music returns LIVE on May 7
Bynum, NC – Live music returns! Bynum Front Porch Friday night music returns live on May 7, 2021! Every Friday night from May to August, people come to the former cotton mill town in Chatham County, NC. Folks visit and…