Pittsboro, NC – After taking a break during the height of COVID-19 in 2020, the Hoppin’ John Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention is back! Known by locals as simply, “Hoppin’ John,” the 14th annual event will take place September 17-18,…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – It’s my go-to slide. I’ve shown it to all the classes I teach at Duke University. The slide is striking. It’s revealing. And now it’s out of date. The slide in question is based…
Pittsboro, NC – On Monday, August 23, 8,452 pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students returned to in-person instruction for their first day of classes for the 2021-2022 academic year. Instruction also began for the 210 students enrolled in CCS Virtual Academies…
Sanford, NC – Whether you are looking for flexible course choices to meet your personal schedule or starting a new program of study, Central Carolina Community College’s 12-week term allows you to find courses that fit your academic and career…
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletics Association would continue to regulate high school sports in North Carolina, under a new version of the reform legislation presented and passed in a state Senate committee. Carolina…
Siler City, NC – The Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling Siler City Collection Center will be closed on Wednesday, September 1, and Thursday, September 2 for construction. The Siler City Collection Center is located at 135 Silk Hope Road,…
By Johnny Kampis Raleigh, NC – A new study commissioned by the N.C. Cable Telecommunications Association warns that red tape regarding utility pole access could cost the state $3.5 billion in consumer value due to the resulting delays in broadband…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) is providing several updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination efforts. Case and Vaccination Numbers Chatham County’s COVID-19 case numbers continue to climb, with 271 cases per 100,000 residents…
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest veto targets a bill that would have tweaked oversight of public charter schools in North Carolina. Cooper’s rejection of House Bill 729 marks his fifth veto this year and…
Pittsboro, NC – On August 20, 2021, Chatham County emergency responders partnered with several other local and state agencies to support a jump exercise at Jordan Lake with US Army Special Operations Command 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne) of Fort…