By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Many North Carolinians breathed a sigh of relief last week when the GOP-led legislature and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper came to terms on a budget for the new biennium. School choice advocates were…
2021 NCHSAA Football playoffs fourth round
Chapel Hill, NC – The fourth round of the 2021 NCHSAA Football State Playoffs is scheduled for Friday, November 26, 2021. 1A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOURTH ROUND PAIRINGS EAST #1 Tarboro (11-1) vs. #4 Northampton County (10-2) #2 Northside-Pinetown (11-1)…
NC House passes election-reform measures
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – A number of key election reforms moved through the N.C. House this week. Included on that list is a bill that switches up the deadline for absentee ballots and another measure that bans…
COVID-19 vaccine boosters now available; Options for kids 5-11 continue to expand
Pittsboro, NC – Booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine are now available for all people ages 18 and older, and options for children ages 5-11 continue to expand in Chatham County. While North Carolina and Chatham County have seen a…
Duke football coach David Cutcliffe talks about upcoming Miami game
Durham, NC – Duke football head coach David Cutcliffe met with members of the media on Monday afternoon for his weekly press conference. The Blue Devils host Miami on Saturday for Senior Day. The game will be broadcast on RSN with Tom…
Chatham Community Library presents virtual film screening: Daring to Resist: Three Women Who Faced the Holocaust
Pittsboro, NC – In recognition of Universal Human Rights Month, Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of Daring to Resist: Three Women Who Faced the Holocaust (1999), beginning Thursday, December 9, 2021, and continuing through Thursday, December 16. This program is…
November 22 is decision day for North Woods
By Mark Pavao Pittsboro, NC – The moment of truth has arrived for North Woods. On Nov 22, the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet to discuss and vote on whether or not to send a formal letter to NCDOT…
One on One: Thanksgiving to the rescue again
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and I explained in a column many years ago. Photo by krakenimages One reason is that it is one of the very few days we have saved just…
ACC updates football game times & networks for November 27
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners updated the football game times and networks for the week of Nov. 27, four of which were previously under a six-day hold. Duke football team runs unto the field…
How inflation may gobble up Thanksgiving budgets
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – As we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner, many of us will give thanks for the chance to spend time with family and friends, and for the indulgent meal. But inflation will take the first…
NCDOT & Chatham Park should do the right thing and stop bait & switch attempt
By Mark Pavao Pittsboro, NC – Dear Pittsboro and Chatham County Community, On November 26, 2018, the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners (BOC) met in a public meeting with NCDOT and representatives from Chatham Park Investors to review plans for an…
Chatham County government launches redesigned website
Pittsboro, NC— On November 18, 2021, Chatham County government launched a redesigned website: chathamcountync.gov. Along with a sleek update in appearance, the new website is designed to make it easier for residents, businesses, and other members of the public to…
Wolfpack’s comeback falls short to Cowboys
Uncasville, CT – NC State’s final run was not enough as Oklahoma State made enough free throws down the stretch to win, 72-66, Wednesday night at the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase in Mohegan Sun Arena. Jericole Hellems (photo by Gene…
ACC men’s soccer teams begin NCAA tournament play Thursday
Greensboro, NC – The 2021 NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship kicks off Thursday evening with first-round play. Four Atlantic Coast Conference teams will host first-round matches, while an NCAA-best eight ACC teams earned bids into the 48-team field. Louisville, North Carolina,…
NC high school sports reform bill headed to governor
By Donna King, Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – The N.C. legislature passed the Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics on Wednesday, November 17. The conference report for this bill is one of several policy measures working its way quickly through committees…
Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling Centers reopen
Pittsboro, NC – The seven Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Centers that have been closed temporarily, due to a commercial driver shortage, reopened on Monday, November 15, 2021. The Bonlee, Cole Park, Pittsboro, and Siler City Collection Centers…