Pittsboro, NC – On Saturday, April 15, Rep. Robert Reives joined Congresswoman Valerie Foushee to present the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to Becky Loflin. Becky is a pillar of the Chatham County community and spends hours of her…
I’m a female athlete, mother, and Democrat calling on NC to save women’s sports
By Evie Edwards Ashville, NC – In 2018, I was an athlete at Track Cycling Worlds in Los Angeles, where the first trans-identified male secured not only a women’s world title, but a women’s world record. As female athletes, we…
Siler City man arrested in Burlington Family Dollar armed robbery
Burlington, NC – On April 10, 2023, at 12:15 pm, Burlington officers responded to the Family Dollar located at 908 East Webb Avenue regarding a robbery. Officers determined an unknown suspect had entered the business and stolen an undisclosed amount…
Operation North State seeks boaters to take wounded warriors fishing on Jordan Lake on May 4
Winston-Salem, NC – Operation North State (ONS), its supporters and volunteers are calling on North Carolina’s People, Places, Products and Pride (especially avid and premier anglers) to host wounded warriors / DVets to quality fishing on the anglers respective boats.…
Duke football holds 90-play scrimmage
Durham, NC – Duke football held a 90-play scrimmage on Saturday evening at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. The Blue Devils were divided during the scrimmage with the offense accounting for one team and the defense the other. The…
Carolina Hurricanes announce first round schedule for 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs
Raleigh, NC – The National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes today announced the team’s schedule for the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs. Carolina will face the New York Islanders in the First Round, marking the second meeting between…
North Carolina already has school choice
By Robert Bortins Raleigh, NC – North Carolina already has robust educational choices, and families are enthusiastically enjoying those opportunities. According to a 2022 report from BESTNC.com, approximately 16% of North Carolina families attend private school or home school. Families…
Here’s your chance to weigh in on Wolfspeed’s air quality permit
Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is seeking public comment on a draft air quality permit for Wolfspeed, Inc. – Siler City Factory. The current address for the Wolfspeed project is 20436…
NC bill would require high school sports teams to be single sex or co-ed
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – A North Carolina Senate bill was introduced Thursday that would prevent biologically female high school athletes from being forced to compete against biological males in sports designated for females. Under the bill, high school…
Chatham County News Tweets: 4.03.23 – 4.09.23
Pittsboro, NC – Pittsboro, NC – Join 4,847 others and follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Dr. Mathiesen’s daughters and their families in front of the Mathiesen Clinic…
High-speed internet coming to Goldston for digital transformation
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Goldston, Randolph Communications, and Chatham County are thrilled to announce a fiber project that will bring high-speed internet to hundreds of people. Bringing broadband to Goldston will expand economic opportunities by giving its residents…
Bridging the gap: Front-loading and differentiating teacher pay in NC
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – The General Assembly ought to enact big pay increases for educators in North Carolina’s public schools. In the context of soaring prices, strong revenue collections, tight labor markets, and persistent vacancies in key teaching…
Defending NC property owners in the face of eminent domain abuse
By Jon Guze Raleigh, NC – Rep. Dennis Riddell (R-Alamance) recently filed an eminent-domain reform bill in the N.C. House of Representatives. This is a welcome development in many ways, and we should all be grateful to Rep. Riddell for…
What Tricia Cotham’s switch to the GOP means for NC Democrats
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – The news of Rep. Tricia Cotham, Mecklenburg County, changing her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican has sent shockwaves throughout the North Carolina politics, even making national headlines. The move now gives Republicans a veto-proof supermajority in…
Pop into Poetry: An open mic night on April 20
Pittsboro, NC – In recognition of National Poetry Month in April, Chatham Community Library will host “Poetry Off the Page” (POP) facilitated by author and instructor Robin Hall. This program is free and open to the public. Image by pvproductions…
Chatham County Schools approve three new district staff members
Pittsboro, NC – On April 3, 2023, the Chatham County Board of Education approved three new districtemployees. John Wood Mr. John V. Wood was named the new Public Information Officer. Wood currently serves as the AssistantPrincipal of Clayton High School.…