by Rick Henderson Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper activated 450 members of the N.C. National Guard to help cities deal with potential property damage if riots relating to the death of George Floyd continue. He said the State Bureau…
Raleigh, NC – The Bynum Bridge in Chatham County was among the seven places in North Carolina to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Bynum bridge was among the properties reviewed by the North Carolina National…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Economic Development Corporation is accepting applications from businesses for its Chatham Loan Fund – COVID-19 program. The Chatham Loan Fund helps entrepreneurs and small business access capital by providing collateral towards loans. Through the updated…
By Kevin Roche Another week of even more insanity. You might think any diversion from the epidemic would be welcome, but not protesting, rioting and looting over yet another episode of inexplicable police behavior. As if we don’t have enough…
Pittsboro, NC – Carolina Tiger Rescue is excited to announce the arrivalof their latest rescue, Daisy Coatimundi. Daisy arrived on May 18, and isalready adjusting to her new life at the GFAS-accredited sanctuary. Shewill spend approximately four weeks in quarantine…
by N.A. Booko Pittsboro, NC – For the past two days I have done nothing but sit, snooze, snore and maybe nussle a cat. The rain did that. Why should i worry about not being out there trying to earn…
by Lindsay Marchello Raleigh, NC – It’s not certain whether COVID-19 will continue to spread through North Carolina this fall, but one thing is likely: The 2020-21 school year won’t be typical. North Carolina public health and education officials have been…
by John Trump Raleigh, NC – A bill to reopen private bars and clubs, as well as expanding outdoor seating in restaurants and brewpubs, is awaiting a decision from the governor. He’ll probably veto the measure, which also applies to…
by Cathy Wright Pittsboro, NC – I write in response to Andy Foshee’s post in the May 20, 2020 Chatham Chatlist, “The Constitution & Bill of Rights.” He wrote: ‘Digging deeper, I found the Bill of Rights is “the first…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Public Health Director Layton Long will retire May 31, 2020, after 32 years of service with state and local public health agencies, including the last six and half years in Chatham County. Long initially made…