By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Of all the important electoral contests on North Carolina’s ballot this fall, our General Assembly races will be among the most consequential. The state legislature funds and sets policy for major institutions — from…
Pittsboro, NC – On October 21, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 170, keeping the state in Phase 3 of lifting COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions until at least November 13 at 5 p.m. North Carolina has seen increased…
Pittsboro, NC – North Chatham Elementary School Principal Carla Murray would tell you that every job assignment on her campus is vital. So it’s not perfunctory when she’s out there in front of the school meeting and greeting families, opening…
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Guess what. The presidential election is just about to begin. “You mean just about end,” I can hear you thinking. But I am talking about the 2024 presidential election campaign. It will be…
Siler City, NC – In brand-new, crispy-white Nikes, a student stood on a floor marking at Virginia Cross Elementary School. Nikki Murchison, the school’s assistant principal, helped the kid understand that if he’s standing on a marking at the same…
Pittsboro, NC – Beginning Monday, October 26, 2020, Chatham County Libraries will offer limited access to its computer stations located in each of the three branches—Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro, Goldston Library and Wren Memorial Library in Siler City. Public…