Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education has approved Bradyn Robinson as the next principal of Horton Middle School. The school’s assistant principal since August 2017, Robinson emerged after an interview process that had representation from Horton’s teachers, PTA…
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) submitted a resolution to the U.S. House of Representatives today to deem Ace Speedway in Alamance County, as well as other automobile racetracks, essential businesses, therefore allowing them to reopen immediately. “Ace…
by John Hood Raleigh, NC – During the month of May, 38 states saw their unemployment rates drop as governments eased COVID-19 restrictions and allowed more businesses to open and individuals return to work. In North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper…
by D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – “Who is Peter Hans?” This is a question I am getting from friends who have learned that Hans has been elected the next president of the University of North Carolina. Maybe they think…
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Council of Presidents announced today that it has unanimously adopted a series of changes to the ACC Constitution and By-Laws that will go into effect on July 1, thus enabling the leadership to…
Raleigh, NC – NC State Football’s season opener at Louisville will now be played on September 2, moving from the previously scheduled September 3 date. Because of the nationwide pandemic, the 146th Kentucky Derby Weekend, originally set for April 30…
Raleigh, NC – With Friday’s signing of House Bill 158 by Governor Cooper, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will be temporarily waiving the requirement that young drivers seeking a Level 2 Limited Provisional license need to undergo a driving…
By Kevin Roche I must say it is discouraging to see so much bad science and bad interpretation of data being pushed for the obvious political reason of protecting those Governors who made horrendous, panicked decisions to shut down economies…
Pittsboro, NC – Are you an arts organization who could use a cash grant to help with program or operating expenses? If so, the Chatham Arts Council has some exciting news for you! Applications are now available online for the…
by Rick Henderson Raleigh, NC – Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper ordered Confederate monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol removed “to protect public safety.” But he won’t say who allowed a mob of protesters to take over the Capitol…