By Lisa Lavallee Chatham County, NC – It’s 3:05 am on Thursday. I woke up with a thirst from having spent the previous day working (sweating) in the garden. The house was warm, almost 80 degrees, due to the fact…
It’s 3:05 am on Thursday
Day: June 20, 2016
D.G.’s books for summer: Mountains and military
by D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – If you want some more tips for good summer reading from recent books by North Carolina authors, I have four suggestions, two set in the mountains, two about our military. An obvious choice…
Chatham County Teacher of the Year selected for South Africa program
Research Triangle Park, N.C. –Chatham County teacher Leslie Burwell has been selected to participate in the 2016 Global Teachers program to South Africa. She teaches visual arts at Northwood High School. The 10-day learning journey with Go Global NC (formerly…
Nicholas Lyerly makes NC Amateur Golf Championship history at Governors Club
Chapel Hill, NC – On Sunday, Nicholas Lyerly, a rising high school senior from Salisbury, became the youngest North Carolina Amateur champion in history at Governors Club in Chatham County. At 17 years 5 months and 7 days, Lyerly is…
John Graybeal upset that New York Times doesn’t get a lot of respect in the South
by John Graybeal Pittsboro, NC – This was a coincidence that couldn’t be ignored. This is relevant to an item coming up on your agenda tonight. It is the lead editorial in today’s New York Times. The title of it…