By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Violent crime is on the rise in North Carolina — up 18% since 2018. Voter concern about crime is also rising. It played a key role in the 2020 elections. It will probably do…
Parent says Chatham County public school teacher bullied daughter for faith
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – A parent in Chatham County is claiming that a local public school teacher “bullied” his daughter for her Christian faith. Ryne Smith, a parent of an 8th grader, speaks at the September Chatham…
ACC moving league office to Charlotte
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Board of Directors, representing all 15 member institutions, today announced that the conference office will relocate its headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2023. The unanimous decision completes a comprehensive review and assessment,…
ACC announces football game times & networks for October 1
Greensboro, NC- The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for October 1. Saturday, Oct. 1 Louisville at Boston College, Noon, ACC NetworkWagner at Syracuse, 5 p.m., ACC Network Extra & ESPN+Virginia…
Performing in college: A panel discussion on studying performing arts
Siler City, NC – Jordan-Matthews high school will host a panel discussion on studying performing arts in college on Tuesday, September 20. The event is scheduled to take place from 6:30 pm to 8 pm in the Jordan-Matthews Media Center…
Cliff Stickney endorses Jessica Winger after withdrawing from Chatham school board race
Pittsboro, NC – Cliff Stickney, who was running in the election for the District 3 seat on the Chatham County Board of education released the following notice about his withdrawal from the race and endorsement of Jessica Winger: Cliff Stickney…
Information for September 19 Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Monday, September 19, 2022, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 2:00…
Innovate Carolina launches new skill-building programs in Chatham County
By Shellie Edge, Innovate Carolina Pittsboro, NC – Entrepreneurs, business professionals and people with impact-driven ideas in Chatham County and neighboring communities have a new way to create momentum around their enterprising efforts. Innovate Carolina is now a program partner of 79°West and is…
Truth cannot be ERACED
By Terri Gibson Pittsboro, NC – I must say how thankful I am. Without your videos and the slides you shared on Critical Race Theory (CRT) I may have never known how horrible this agenda is. Mr. Amanchukwu is a…
Chatham County Board of Education accepting applications to fill vacancy
Pittsboro, NC – The recent resignation of Ms. Melissa Hlavac on September 12, 2022, has left a vacant seat on the Chatham County Board of Education. The Board has initiated a process for appointing a new member to fill the…
NC State Wolfpack announces full 2022-23 men’s basketball schedule
Raleigh, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the 2022-23 league schedule on Tuesday afternoon. The NC State men’s basketball team is scheduled to play 20 ACC games and will host 10 games inside PNC Arena. A complete schedule for…
From equity and inclusivity training to demonizing a child’s faith
Pittsboro, NC – At Monday evening’s Chatham County School Board meeting, John Amanchukwu, a black youth minister spoke about how the school system fails their students. Below is an AI generated transcript of his public input: Tonight, I’m filled with…
Jordan-Matthews selected to perform NC’s first school production of ‘Frozen’
Siler City, NC – It won’t be long until “Let It Go” rings from a Siler City stage with Jordan-Matthews High School being selected in a national competition to be the first high school in North Carolina to produce Disney’s “Frozen: The Broadway Musical.” The…
Northwood teacher charged with child sex crimes
Pittsboro, NC – On September 2, Jasmine Shabrika Murphy, 27, of 731 Grabtown Road, Windsor, was arrested by Deputy Shannon Read for attempted sexual act with a student, indecent liberties with a student, extortion, and cyberstalking. Jasmine Murphy The Chatham…
Chatham County among 69 counties to get share of $206M in GREAT Grants to expand internet access
Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper announced last week that nearly 85,000 households and more than 2,400 businesses in 69 counties are set to receive access to high-speed internet thanks to more than $206 million of Growing Rural Economies with…
Results from Northwood’s Ronald Horton Cross Country Classic
Pittsboro, NC – Several area schools competed in the Ronald Horton Cross Country Classic at Northwood on the morning of Saturday, August 27. The competition began at 8 am with a combined boys and girls frosh/soph and open 5K. The…