New NC budget expands school choice

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…

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…

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…