Greensboro, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team begins play at the ACC Tournament on Wednesday when it faces Syracuse at noon inside Greensboro Coliseum. The game will be televised on the ACC Network with Sean McDonough, Cory Alexander…
Two brothers arrested in connection with Chatham, Orange County catalytic converter thefts
Pittsboro, NC – Authorities recently charged two Stanly County brothers for their role in several catalytic converter thefts spanning across three counties, including Chatham County and Orange County. Moau brothers charges with seven counts of felony larceny of motor vehicle…
Here’s the 2021 ACC Basketball Tournament schedule
Greensboro, NC – Here’s the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament schedule that kicks off this Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday, March 9 (First Round) #12 Pitt vs #13 Miami | ACCN | 2 PM #10 Duke vs #15 Boston College | ACCN |…
Chatham EDC recap: COVID-19 vaccine briefing for Chatham County employers
Pittsboro, NC – The recording of the Chatham County Economic Development Committee (EDC) webinar on COVID-19 vaccinations for employers is available here. The webinar begins around two minutes in. Additional resources are listed at the end of the page. See…
Think before burning yard debris during spring wildfire season
Raleigh, NC – In North Carolina, March through May is historically recognized as spring wildfire season, a period when conditions are more favorable for wildfire. As residents begin working in their yards, the N.C. Forest Service urges them to think…
One on One: Big news about the Cherokee
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Cherokee is in the news again this month. All about the name of an automobile, a popular Jeep product. But for North Carolinians, the Cherokee term brings up a whole special set of…
Three NC school initiatives show promise
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – In North Carolina politics, few issues are as contentious as education. For years, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican-led General Assembly have locked horns on such issues as funding formulas, teacher pay, and…
Statement from Chatham County Public Health Director on anniversary of first COVID-19 case
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department released a press statement attributing the following to Chatham County Public Health Director Mike Zelek: “Today marks one year since COVID-19 was first identified in Chatham County. The past year has…
Chatham County Parks and Recreation presents Hunt at Home: The Easter Egg Drive-Thru
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County community is invited to spring into the season with the Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department’s Hunt at Home: The Easter Egg Drive-Thru. This event will take place Saturday, March 27, 2021, from 2…
Chatham is among most generous counties in North Carolina
Chatham County is among the counties in North Carolina that make the most charitable contributions. Chatham County ranked #1 in North Carolina and #106 in U.S. A recent study from SmartAsset takes into account charitable contributions as a percentage of…
National COVID-19 death statistics
By Kevin Roche Thanks to Phil Kerpen on Twitter for the chart. Can you say bifurcation of outcomes? There are any number of lessons you could take from the chart, but the main one is that this really has only…
Time to pass constitutional carry in North Carolina
By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – When it comes to an inherent right, nothing is regulated quite like the Second Amendment. In North Carolina, one can legally walk around with a firearm strapped to their hip, but as soon as…
Northwood loses to Weddington in NCHSAA 3A Basketball Championship Game, 56-47
Climax, NC – Weddington pushed their way past Northwood 56-47 thanks to a quartet of players in double figures led by junior guard Chase Lowe’s 14 points. Lowe was named the Charlie Adams 3A Most Valuable Player in the game,…
What are NC teachers teaching? We have no idea
By Dr. Terry Stoops Raleigh, NC – One of the most peculiar aspects of education in North Carolina is that we know the number of wireless access points per classroom but know very little about what’s taught inside of it. …
Northwood High School releases updated spectator guidelines
Pittsboro, NC – The new spectator guidelines go into effect immediately. We are allowing up to 30 percent capacity while maintaining six feet social distancing in accordance with Executive order No. 195. Below are important guidelines to follow while attending…
Volunteers needed for statewide Spring litter sweep
Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along roads during the Adopt-A-Highway Spring Litter Sweep from April 10-24. photo created by teksomolika Each April and September, NCDOT asks volunteers to help remove…