By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – On Tuesday, the N.C. Senate Education Committee presented a bill that would effectively end the High School Athletic Association’s role in supervising high school athletics, a role the organization has held since 1913. photo…
Chatham County School Board should vote to make masks optional for students in the 2021-22 school year
By Mia Munn Pittsboro, NC – Many school boards in North Carolina have already voted to make masks for kids optional in 2021-22 school year. I ask that you do the same, and make this school year as normal as…
Community members invited to plant an old southern apple tree to commemorate Chatham County’s 250th anniversary
Pittsboro, NC – Residents can celebrate Chatham County’s 250th anniversary by planting an old southern apple tree and preserving a unique piece of Chatham County’s history in their own backyard. Aunt Rachel apple variety Chatham 250 is excited to partner…
Information for July 19 Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Monday, July 19, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro Street, Second Floor Courtroom, Pittsboro. There is no evening session scheduled. The…
What is wrong with some people?
By Kevin Roche Okay, the libertarian side of me, and that is the most prominent part generally feels like people can do whatever they want and make their own judgments on risk and safety. But the problem during the epidemic…
Will students need to wear masks in Chatham County Schools for the new school year?
By Jessica Winger Pittsboro, NC – With school starting next month, it is unclear if school children in the state of North Carolina will be required to wear masks for the ’21-’22 school year. The current guidance in the NCDHHS…
What the North Carolina social studies curriculum should look like
By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – Like much of the nation, North Carolina has a civics and history crisis. Yet, it may be even worse than thought in North Carolina after a Fordham Institute study gave the state a “D-”…
94% of recent COVID-19 cases in Chatham County among unvaccinated population
Pittsboro, NC – According to an analysis of recent COVID-19 cases and vaccination data conducted by the Chatham County Public Health Department, 94% of Chatham County’s confirmed COVID-19 cases between May 1, 2021 and July 13, 2021 were in individuals…
North Carolina has a state-certified COVID-19 vaccination card. What’s that mean?
By Jeff Moore Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper this year said his administration was exploring the development of a vaccine passport for residents. Graphic created by freepik “We want to be able to help people to be able to…
Chatham County Public Utilities increases some fees
Pittsboro, NC – As of July 1, 2021, residents who have a water tap and/or meter installed on their property in Chatham County will pay more for these services. The fee increases are necessary in order to cover the costs…
Is NC media whitewashing radical demands of black UNC Students?
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – Triangle-based media outlets have been extensively reporting various issues surrounding Nikole Hannah-Jones declining to accept an offer of employment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Several media outlets are reporting on…
Chatham Chamber of Commerce opens a second office location
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its new office location in the heart of downtown Pittsboro. The office is in the Perch Coworking building, located at 102 Hillsboro Street. The Chamber also has an…
Chatham County Public Health Department distributes potassium iodide to Chatham residents within 10 miles of nuclear power plant
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department recently distributed potassium iodide (KI) to residents and employers within 10 miles of the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant. ThyroSafe potassium iodide (KI) tablets KI is a type of salt that…
Centennial Authority and Carolina Hurricanes sign five-year lease extension
Raleigh, NC – The Centennial Authority, owners of PNC Arena, and Gale Force Sports and Entertainment, L.L.C announced the signing of a five-year lease extension with the Carolina Hurricanes. The newly signed lease states that the Hurricanes will occupy PNC…
Roy Cooper vetoes at a record high, reshaping political strategy
By Donna King Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed more legislation than all other North Carolina governors combined. With the past three vetoes stamped over the past three weeks, Cooper’s total comes to 57 vetoes, and the session…
Half of Chatham residents at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19
Pittsboro, NC – As of Wednesday, July 7, 50% of the Chatham County population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, marking a significant milestone in the county’s fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the…