Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Schools is canceling all after-school activities for Friday, May 6, 2022, because of the threat of inclement weather. The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southwestern Orange County in…
UNC project needs realistic goals
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – About a million North Carolinians have spent some time in college but left without obtaining a degree. Policymakers at the University of North Carolina system and the General Assembly see these non-completers as an…
Northwood boys lacrosse team ends regular season ranked in the top 25
Raleigh, NC – Today, HighSchoolOT released their last top 25 rankings of boys high school lacrosse teams until after all state championships have been played. The Northwood Chargers landed in the top 25 at No. 24. Northwood lacrosse team in…
Northwood girls lacrosse team ends regular season ranked #9
Raleigh, NC – Today, HighSchoolOT released their last top 25 rankings until after all state championships have been played. The Northwood Lady Chargers landed at their highest ranking ever at No. 9. East Girls Lacrosse: Holly Springs slides up to…
Chatham County students among 100 recognized by Central Carolina Community College for its Academic Excellence Awards
Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Community College has recognized approximately 100 outstanding students for its Annual Academic Excellence Awards. Instructors selected the students who were recognized for academic excellence or for overall outstanding achievement. All those honored are listed by…
Cassadi Walden named 2022-23 Chatham County Schools Teacher of the Year
Pittsboro, NC – Cassadi Walden, who teaches social studies at Chatham Central High School, has been selected as the 2022-23 Teacher of the Year for Chatham County Schools. Walden started her teaching career in Durham County Schools in 2012. She…
Information for May 2 Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro Street, Second Floor Courtroom, Pittsboro. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. There is no Work Session. Face coverings…
#8 Northwood hosts #9 Williams in 2nd round of NCHSAA 1A/2A/3A men’s lacrosse playoffs. #18 Seaforth will travel to play in 1st round
Pittsboro, NC – The #8 seeded Northwood (11-5) boys team will host the #9 seeded Williams (10-8) in the second round of the 1A/2A/3A lacrosse playoffs next week. The Northwood boys lacrosse team gathers together for a photo on senior…
Northwood girls make it into 2022 women’s lacrosse state playoffs
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The #14 seeded Northwood girls lacrosse team (14-3) will host #19 seeded Laney (11-6) on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the first round of the the 2022 NCHSAA women’s lacrosse state playoffs. During the…
Orange County school board member harasses parent handing out info in carpool line
By A.P. Dillon Chapel Hill, NC – A school board member on the Orange County Board of Education North Carolina was caught on video harassing parents who were handing out information cards about issues in the district to parents in…
Hunting, fishing amendment could be used to force new North Carolina regulations
By Mitch Kokai Raleigh, NC – When more than 2 million North Carolinians voted in 2018 for extra protection of their rights to hunt and fish, few probably thought that vote would lead to more government regulation. photo by Gene…
Chatham County 2022 primary election guide: Early voting starts April 28
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections office reminds voters of important early voting information for the 2022 primary election including some polling location changes. When can Chatham County residents participate in early voting?One stop early voting begins…
Chatham County first responders and Chatham Ag Extension partner for training
Pittsboro, NC – On April 12, 2022, members of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office joined fellow first responders, animal control officers, and emergency management professionals for an Animal Welfare and Officer Safety course provided by Chatham County’s Cooperative Extension. The potentially…
Groundbreaking ceremony for Pittsboro Hampton Inn & Suites Mosaic @ Chatham Park
Pittsboro, NC – The Malcolm Bryant Corporation, Mosaic @ Chatham Park, and Sanford Contractors will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday April 21 at 11 am for The Pittsboro Hampton Inn & Suites located at 324 Freedom Parkway. Madison…
Carolina Tiger Rescue welcomes two red wolves to the Sanctuary
Pittsboro, NC – Carolina Tiger Rescue is pleased to announce the arrival of two three-year-old female red wolves to the Sanctuary. Carolina Tiger now joins 49 other sanctuaries, zoos, and facilities that are a part of the Red Wolf Species…
Inflation hands activists a reality check
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Climate change is real. Emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities such as power generation and transportation are a causal factor. Because the net effects of climate change are likely to be harmful, governments…