By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – When it comes to paying respect to some of the American giants in history today, there is no shortage of embarrassing headlines. In the Land of Lincoln, the city of Chicago is reevaluating some…
Siler City, NC – Call them vintage. Or just call them old. But for Jordan-Matthews High School media coordinator Rose Pate, that large pile of old Life magazines that had remained untouched for decades was just gathering dust. Let’s face…
Pittsboro, NC – Residents are invited to join the Chatham Community Library for a virtual program with Michael Frank of the Museum of Bad Art (MOBA), as he presents “Tough Times – Having a Bad Day to Dystopian Apocalypse” on…
By John Trump Raleigh, NC – Private bars will open at limited capacity under a new executive decree from the governor, although at the same time he called for more direct government aid to prop up failing businesses. As opposed…
By Katie Henry Pittsboro, NC – Another disappointing, but all too predictable result from last night’s special Chatham County School board meeting. The motion to return the K-5 students to Plan A, was voted down. 345 days with no end…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – If you think the cost of living is too low, I bear good tidings. The Biden administration and its allies in Congress, regulatory agencies, and state governments across the country are working nonstop to…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Three of the five Chatham County high school basketball teams won their first round tournament games and get to move onto round two. The #13 seed Chatham Central Bears boys team defeated the #4…
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – Meagen O’Connell couldn’t stomach the thought of missing her son’s games. Her son, Camp, a junior linebacker, was preparing for his high school football season at Weddington High School in Union County. COVID already…
By Gene Galin Chapel Hill, NC – We had an opportunity to take a look inside the new Wegmans opening up in Chapel Hill on Wednesday, February 24. Take a look at the video clips to get an idea of…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – When it comes to giving out business incentives, you won’t find North Carolina at the top of the list. Don’t worry — that’s actually good news. Incentives can be targeted tax breaks, loans, marketing…
By Gene Galin Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has released the pairings for the 2021 state basketball playoffs, which begin this week. First round games for boys and girls are scheduled for Tuesday, February…
Raleigh, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s office is receiving bicycle helmets for distribution to underprivileged children through the NCDOT’s Bicycle Helmet Initiative. A record number of children, 11,850 total, across the state will be receiving lifesaving bicycle helmets through…
Siler City, NC – NC MedAssist is holding a Mobile Free Pharmacy Event in partnership with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare in Chatham County on February 26, 2021 from 9 am to 2 pm. The event will be held at Fellowship Baptist…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) will continue to vaccinate individuals in Groups 1 and 2 — health care workers with in-person patient contact and adults ages 65 and older — while beginning COVID-19 vaccinations with…
Chapel Hill, NC – The newest Wegmans in North Carolina is slated to open on Wednesday, February 24 at 9 am in Chapel Hill at 1810 Fordham Boulevard. Regular store hours will be from 6 am to midnight. The store…
By Mark Pavao Pittsboro, NC – The North Woods neighborhood in Pittsboro has launched a public awareness campaign (savenorthwoodsneighborhood.com) to highlight concern over the proposed alignment for North Chatham Park Way. North Woods is concerned that the road, which primarily…
By Kevin Roche Another big picture, what have we learned, summarization. And let us start with an interview in which charter member of the Axis of Evil, Andy Slavitt, now advising our president on CV-19 matters, which seems appropriate, when…
By Joan Triplet Pittsboro, NC – Thanks to everyone who responded directly to me in regards to my inquiry about the appointment reminder I received for my second Moderna dose through the Chatham County Public Health Department. Obviously the notice…