By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – Carolina Journal has been following the movement to reform High School Athletics in North Carolina for more than two months. NCHSAA leaders have defended the organization and called the accusations surrounding the organization “disheartening…
Dose of Dowdy delivers lots of love at Pittsboro Elementary
Pittsboro, NC – It’s all love for 2021-22 Chatham County Schools Instructional Assistant of the Year Larissa Dowdy. Instructional Assistant Larissa Dowdy with Kendra Fisher Haithcox, Pittsboro Elementary’s principal Literally. “I love children,” Dowdy said. Dowdy does her work at…
Is North Carolina already at herd immunity?
By Jon Sanders Raleigh, NC – Today North Carolina should hit a new threshold in the Covid-19 era: over a million confirmed cases since the pandemic began. But North Carolina may already be at a more important threshold: herd immunity.…
American patriotism runs deep, and so do the scars
By John Trump Raleigh, NC – I joined the U.S. Air Force when I was 17, a senior in high school. I left for Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio about a month after I graduated. Young, naive, scared.…
Natalie Shaner named 2021-22 Chatham County Schools Teacher of the Year
Pittsboro, NC – The whole child is in Natalie Shaner’s mind when she enters Perry W. Harrison Elementary School. “Since the day I set foot in my classroom, I’ve held one central belief,” Shaner said. “The education of our children…
They are buried in North Carolina
By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – Buried in Northeastern Cemetery in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is George Foxe (1940-1965). Foxe served in the 7th Calvary in Vietnam; the infamous unit previously commanded by Gen. George Armstrong Custer. If you’ve read…
Carolina football receives times and TV info for five 2021 football games
Chapel Hill, NC – Carolina football received times and TV info for five more of its games in 2021. The season will kick off on Friday, Sept. 3 at Virginia Tech at 6 p.m. on ESPN. The home opener versus…
Chatham County Collection Center swap shops have been overrun with unacceptable items
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Collection Centers’ swap shops re-opened on Monday, April 19, 2021. Since re-opening, the swap shops have been overrun with items that are not acceptable. “The Swap Shops are a place for residents to leave…
NC unemployed must now prove they are seeking work to continue benefits
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – An executive order issued by Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday, May 21, requires recipients of unemployment benefits to prove they are searching for work to continue receiving benefits. The move makes North Carolina…
Chatham County seeks applicants for key advisory committees
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is seeking individuals to apply for several upcoming vacancies on its advisory committees. Service on committees is a great way for interested residents to have a voice on issues of interest and make a difference…
Nikole Hannah-Jones wasn’t canceled
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – In a few weeks, New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones will join the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media, as the Knight Chair in…
Pollard Middle School teacher Darlene Smith heading to Zimbabwe for social studies
Chapel Hill, NC – Margaret B. Pollard Middle School teacher Darlene Smith is joining a Go Global NC delegation traveling in June 2022 to Zimbabwe to study historical and cultural sites, diverse education systems and wildlife. Local organizations in that…
Chatham 250 Celebration announces five upcoming community events
Pittsboro, NC – As Chatham 250 continues its celebrations throughout 2021, the planning committee is thrilled to announce five upcoming community events. The events are part of the Chatham 250 Passport Experience, a self-guided tour meets scavenger hunt, which is…
North Carolina still has room to improve on regulations
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – When it comes to our business climate and economic prospects, North Carolinians are used to receiving accolades. Let’s add another to the list. The Cato Institute just released a study of regulatory barriers facing…
Comments by Dr. Anthony Jackson after being named Chatham County Schools superintendent
Pittsboro, NC – After the Chatham County Board of Education named Dr. Anthony Jackson as the new superintendent of Chatham County Schools on Thursday evening, Dr. Jackson made a few comments. Video and text is below. First of all I…
Dr. Anthony Jackson named new Chatham County Schools superintendent
Pittsboro, NC – At a special Thursday evening meeting the Chatham County Board of Education announced the selection and hiring of Dr. Anthony (Tony) Jackson as the next superintendent of Chatham County Schools (CCS). Dr. Jackson, who was recently named…