Maybe you did not notice. Last month the governor signed House Bill 799 (HR 799), a bill that makes it easier for military spouses to get the certification they need to work in North Carolina if they have been licensed for their occupation in another s…
Day: August 20, 2012
Make room at the top of your book pile!
The summer is fast coming to an end. And I bet there is a stack of books by your bed or somewhere in your house, ones that you meant to read this summer. But there were just too many other things you had to do. Watch out! Here comes another batch of ne…
Larry Fedora’s Tar Heels in a hurry to open new era
North Carolina’s football program begins a new era on Sept. 1, when the Tar Heels’ host in-state foe Elon at Kenan Stadium. New head coach Larry Fedora brings a distinctively different style, featuring a wide-open spread offense which plays faster, and…
Consumer Reports survey: Most viewers rely on Netflix, but streaming rivals are more satisfying
Although 81 percent of the ConsumerReports.org subscribers who used a streaming video service in the previous month used Netflix, rival services such as Vudu, Apple iTunes, and Amazon Instant Video all scored higher for overall satisfaction in Consumer…
Duke coach David Cutcliffe looks to continue positive momentum in Durham
Back-to-back three win seasons don’t wow the casual fan, but if one looks below the surface, Coach David Cutcliffe is building something in Durham. Duke knocked on the door of bowl eligibility in 2011, losing heartbreakers to Richmond (23-21), Wake For…
Grobe and Wake Forest Deamon Deacons aim for back-to-back bowls
Of all of the teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference that dropped close games in 2011, Wake Forest probably played the “what-if” game the most. Coach Jim Grobe’s Demon Deacons were just a missed field goal away from claiming a berth in the ACC Football…
Chatham Food & Nutrition program transitions to new state system
The Chatham County Department of Social Services (DSS) is among several counties required to make the transition to a new state-mandated data system over the next few weeks, starting with Food & Nutrition benefits (formerly called Food Stamps).
Chatham County leads state in increased spending by visitors
A new statewide report shows that “domestic visitors” spent $27.73 million in Chatham County during 2011, an increase of 10.8 percent from 2010. Chatham tied with Davidson County for the biggest tourism spending increase in the state. On August 7, …
Walmart breaks ground on Northeast Chatham store
On August 7, county officials joined Walmart in breaking ground on its new store in northeastern Chatham County. The 148,400-square-foot, full-service store will be on US 15/501 near Old Lystra Road and will bring an estimated 300 jobs to Chatham County.
College GameDay coming To Raleigh and Chapel Hill
Two Atlantic Coast Conference rivalry games will be featured as part of the ESPN “College GameDay” schedule during the 2012-2013 men’s basketball season. ESPN will be in Raleigh, N.C., on Saturday, Jan. 26, for the battle between North Carolina a…