Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education received applications from 45 individuals interested in becoming the next superintendent of Chatham County Schools. The applicants are from 18 states and U.S. territories. Seaforth high school is Chatham County’s newest…
ACC eliminates intraconference transfer rule
Greesnboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Monday the elimination of the league’s intraconference transfer rule. The decision was made by the league’s Board of Directors and was done so unanimously.The ACC’s intraconference transfer rule was created by the…
NC ABC renews contract with subject of 2018 audit, increases warehousing fees
By John Trump Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission voted unanimously last week to recommend the state award a 10-year contract for warehouse services to LB&B Associates, the target of an audit in 2018 that has over…
Chatham Chamber of Commerce welcomes new members
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Chamber of Commerce sent out an announcement welcoming new members. Photo by Tim Mossholder Absolute Realty Company, LLCServing Chatham County & surrounding areasPittsboro, NCPhone: 919-946-3486Website: http://www.AbsoluteRealtyNC.comPrimary Contact: Lisa Skumpija, ManagerPrimary Email: lisa@realestateinchatham.comAbout Us: Absolute Realty…
NC teacher’s union continues opposition over school reopening law
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Even as a bill to reopen schools across North Carolina garnered unanimous bipartisan support and was fast-tracked through the legislature, North Carolina’s teacher’s union released a statement blasting Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and…
Chatham County commemorates its 250th birthday through Founding Day Celebration
Pittsboro, NC – While the year 2020 was challenging for Chatham County, 2021 is set to be a year of hope, celebration and inspiration as the Chatham community celebrates its 250th birthday. In order to make the most of this…
NCHSAA Board of Directors finalizes realignment, sports calendars and playoff procedure for 2021-2022
Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Board of Directors concluded a special called meeting yesterday for the purpose of finalizing the 2021-2025 Realignment Plan and implementing the 2021-2022 Sports Calendar. The Board also altered…
Head of NCHSAA’s board calls accusations ‘disheartening,’ ‘infuriating’
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – Accusations aimed at North Carolina’s public high school sports governing group “range from ill-informed to just plain wrong.” That was the message from the group’s leaders during a 75-minute news conference Thursday, March…
Legislators investigating NC High School Athletic Association’s $41 Million piggybank funded by public schools
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – State lawmakers have begun a sweeping investigation of the N.C. High School Athletic Association, a move that could lead to changes on how high school sports are governed. Carolina Journal reviewed a decade of…
Video: Scenes from Northwood vs Weddington 3A Basketball Championship game day
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The Northwood Chargers boys basketball team advanced all the way through the 2021 NCHSAA 3A basketball playoffs to make it to the championship game against Weddington on Saturday, March 6. I covered the event…
Welcome Center in Pittsboro to officially open on March 24
Pittsboro, NC – Main Street Pittsboro is pleased to announce the much anticipated opening of our Welcome Center at 37 Hillsboro Street in downtown Pittsboro, Wednesday, March 24. The Welcome Center will then be open 11am-5pm, Wednesday- Friday. Saturday 10am-5pm…
NC House leaders introduce Emergency Powers Accountability Act
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – A group of N.C. House lawmakers have introduced a bill to, they say, strengthen and clarify current law to require approval from a majority of the Council of State for emergency actions by…
Sign up for 2nd Annual Northwood Charger Stampede 5K “Virtual” Run by March 13
Pittsboro, NC – Due to Covid-19 and different restrictions on gathering, the Northwood Charger Stampede 5K has switched to a virtual format. Participants will have the ability to run any time between Sunday, March 14th and Saturday, March 20th using…
NC Governor & lawmakers announce school reopening deal
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican lawmakers have reached an agreement on reopening public schools for in-person instruction under a compromise plan that returns most decision-making autonomy to local school boards. photo created…
Rescue operation underway on Cape Fear River
Moncure, NC – This morning, at approximately 9:45AM, the Chatham County Emergency Operations Center received a call related to an occupant of a small vessel that had been pulled into the undercurrent of the Buckhorn Dam, on the Cape Fear…
My opinion for what it’s not worth
By Mark Stinson Siler City, NC – If half the self righteous people who throw stones at others because they won’t fall in tow behind them and agree with their radical beliefs would actually stop and listen to themselves and…