by Christopher Havel Siler City, NC – Siler City is a town that doesn’t deliver. At least from restaurants. Recently, Elizabeth’s Pizza here in Siler City had delivery services going, but as soon as they reopened their dining area they…
by John Hood Raleigh, NC – Should Gov. Roy Cooper continue his current approach to reopening North Carolina’s shattered economy, speed up the pace to save more jobs and businesses, or slow it down in response to increases in hospitalized…
Pittsboro, NC – On Monday, June 15, 2020, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold its work and regular sessions at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The work session…
by Taylor Kish Pittsboro, NC – No. I’ve seen so many masks worn improperly (e.g. poor fitting, wrong kind). Coronavirus can attach to our eyeballs, hands, skin, hair, clothing. The coronavirus is less than one micron. Coronavirus can float right…
By Kevin Roche People in Minnesota, and probably other states are anxiously waiting for some decision on school openings. It is critical for children and for working parents to know now what the plan is. Every study of the “distance…
by Joan Triplett Pittsboro, NC – I’ve read so many conflicting opinions on why to wear a mask or not to wear a mask that my head is spinning. Actually there seems to be only two opinions but repeated over…
Raleigh, NC – The first day of summer may be right around the corner, but fresh N.C. peaches are already available at farmers markets and roadside stands across the state. While not a bumper crop, local growers do expect to…
by Ed Beroset Chapel Hill, NC – The definition of the word “protest” is “a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.” So the essence of it is just that, rather than necessarily a general agreement on…
Raleigh, NC – The State Board of Elections has learned that a voter advocacy group mailed about 80,000 absentee ballot request forms to North Carolina residents with voters’ information already filled out on the forms. A state law passed last…
by Lindsay Marchello Raleigh, NC – People are scratching their heads over the state’s health guidance about how schools can safely reopen. The upcoming school year won’t be normal, and COVID-19 is to blame, state officials have said. Schools will…