Siler City, NC – Call them vintage. Or just call them old. But for Jordan-Matthews High School media coordinator Rose Pate, that large pile of old Life magazines that had remained untouched for decades was just gathering dust. Let’s face…
Chatham Community Library presents Museum of Bad Art on March 13
Pittsboro, NC – Residents are invited to join the Chatham Community Library for a virtual program with Michael Frank of the Museum of Bad Art (MOBA), as he presents “Tough Times – Having a Bad Day to Dystopian Apocalypse” on…
Roy Cooper makes move to re-open bars, but fails to ease many restrictions even further
By John Trump Raleigh, NC – Private bars will open at limited capacity under a new executive decree from the governor, although at the same time he called for more direct government aid to prop up failing businesses. photo created…
Chatham County School Board owes us a refund for shortchanging our children
By Katie Henry Pittsboro, NC – Another disappointing, but all too predictable result from last night’s special Chatham County School board meeting. The motion to return the K-5 students to Plan A, was voted down. photo by Jordan Whitt 345…
Higher costs won’t help U.S. economy
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – If you think the cost of living is too low, I bear good tidings. The Biden administration and its allies in Congress, regulatory agencies, and state governments across the country are working nonstop to…
Chatham Central boys, Northwood boys and girls advance to second round of NCHSAA basketball tournament
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Three of the five Chatham County high school basketball teams won their first round tournament games and get to move onto round two. The #13 seed Chatham Central Bears boys team defeated the #4…
A mother’s efforts to get fans back in the stands may score big
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – Meagen O’Connell couldn’t stomach the thought of missing her son’s games. Her son, Camp, a junior linebacker, was preparing for his high school football season at Weddington High School in Union County. COVID already…
Take a look inside the new Wegmans in Chapel Hill
By Gene Galin Chapel Hill, NC – We had an opportunity to take a look inside the new Wegmans opening up in Chapel Hill on Wednesday, February 24. View of the front of the store as you come in through…
Picking winners is for losers
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – When it comes to giving out business incentives, you won’t find North Carolina at the top of the list. Don’t worry — that’s actually good news. Photo by Pixabay Incentives can be targeted tax…
2021 NCHSAA basketball tourney pairings set. Here are where Chatham County High Schools are playing
By Gene Galin Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has released the pairings for the state basketball playoffs, which begin this week. First round games for boys and girls are scheduled for Tuesday, February 23.…
Chatham County Sheriff’s office will receive bicycle helmets to distribute to underprivileged children
Raleigh, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s office is receiving bicycle helmets for distribution to underprivileged children through the NCDOT’s Bicycle Helmet Initiative. Photo by Vladislav Vasnetsov A record number of children, 11,850 total, across the state will be receiving…
NC MedAssist’s Health Care resources coming to Siler City on February 26
Siler City, NC – NC MedAssist is holding a Mobile Free Pharmacy Event in partnership with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare in Chatham County on February 26, 2021 from 9 am to 2 pm. The event will be held at Fellowship Baptist…
Chatham County Deputy County Manager and Finance Director Vicki McConnell to retire
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Deputy County Manager and Finance Director Vicki McConnell will retire on February 19, 2021, after 45 years of service with Chatham County government. Chatham County Board of Commissioners recognized Vicki McConnell with a special resolution…
Chatham to continue groups 1 and 2 COVID-19 vaccinations; PreK-12 school and child care workers to be added beginning February 26
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) will continue to vaccinate individuals in Groups 1 and 2 — health care workers with in-person patient contact and adults ages 65 and older — while beginning COVID-19 vaccinations with…
New Chapel Hill Wegmans opening on February 24
Chapel Hill, NC – The newest Wegmans in North Carolina is slated to open on Wednesday, February 24 at 9 am in Chapel Hill at 1810 Fordham Boulevard. Regular store hours will be from 6 am to midnight. The store…
Chatham Park Investors LLC responds with irony to North Woods concern about Chatham Park Way
By Mark Pavao Pittsboro, NC – The North Woods neighborhood in Pittsboro has launched a public awareness campaign (savenorthwoodsneighborhood.com) to highlight concern over the proposed alignment for North Chatham Park Way. North Woods is concerned that the road, which primarily…