Pittsboro, NC – On June 24, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper released Executive Order 147, which extends Phase 2 through July 17 at 5 p.m. citing an increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations due to the virus.…
Siler City, NC – Chatham County has a new millionaire. Leonard Bowers of Siler City’s $10,000 Loaded ticket won him a $4 million top prize. Bowers purchased his lucky $20 scratch-off NC Lottery ticket at the Murphy Express on New…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Health recognized one individual and two community partners with its annual awards in recognition for their efforts to advance health in Chatham County. The awards were presented by Chatham County Board of…
by Lindsay Marchello, Kari Travis Raleigh, NC – The N.C. House failed to override a veto on a bill to reopen gyms and bars Wednesday, June 24, sealing the fate of hundreds of businesses around the state. The override attempt…
Raleigh, NC – After passage in the Senate and House, legislation sponsored by Sens. Warren Daniel (R-Burke) and Jim Burgin (R-Harnett) to permit Fourth of July parades in North Carolina heads to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk. Sen. Daniel said, “I…
By Kevin Roche A few weeks ago I wrote a post summarizing what I believed the science and data was telling us about the nature of the coronavirus epidemic. As research and data gathering continues apace, I thought it an…
by Greg Lewis and Maria Parker-Lewis Pittsboro, NC – Good news and sad news. As we near our eight-year August 2020 anniversary as a downtown Pittsboro establishment, we’re pleased to announce an upcoming new venture. We will be opening a…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education has approved Alexis Smith as chief technology officer for Chatham County Schools. She brings to the district a broad background of relevant experience that includes oversight of information technology on both…
Pittsboro, NC – Before classrooms closed to limit the spread of COVID-19, Bennett School instructional assistant Kristen Garner was on the playground there when she overheard a couple of kids playing school. “One of the girls was playing Ms. Garner,…
by Julie Havlak Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper encourages everyone to get a test for COVID-19, especially people who attended mass gatherings or protests. But medical providers are still catching up to new state recommendations, and online guidance from…