By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and I explained in a column many years ago. One reason is that it is one of the very few days we have saved just for families and…
One on One: Thanksgiving to the rescue again
Month: November 2021
ACC updates football game times & networks for November 27
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners updated the football game times and networks for the week of Nov. 27, four of which were previously under a six-day hold. Saturday, Nov. 27 Wake Forest at Boston…
How inflation may gobble up Thanksgiving budgets
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – As we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner, many of us will give thanks for the chance to spend time with family and friends, and for the indulgent meal. But inflation will take the first…
NCDOT & Chatham Park should do the right thing and stop bait & switch attempt
By Mark Pavao Pittsboro, NC – Dear Pittsboro and Chatham County Community, On November 26, 2018, the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners (BOC) met in a public meeting with NCDOT and representatives from Chatham Park Investors to review plans for an…
NC House passes election-reform measures
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – A number of key election reforms moved through the N.C. House this week. Included on that list is a bill that switches up the deadline for absentee ballots and another measure that bans…
Chatham County government launches redesigned website
Pittsboro, NC— On November 18, 2021, Chatham County government launched a redesigned website: chathamcountync.gov. Along with a sleek update in appearance, the new website is designed to make it easier for residents, businesses, and other members of the public to…
Wolfpack’s comeback falls short to Cowboys
Uncasville, CT – NC State’s final run was not enough as Oklahoma State made enough free throws down the stretch to win, 72-66, Wednesday night at the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase in Mohegan Sun Arena. NC State trailed by 14…
NC high school sports reform bill headed to governor
By Donna King, Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – The N.C. legislature passed the Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics on Wednesday, November 17. The conference report for this bill is one of several policy measures working its way quickly through committees…
ACC men’s soccer teams begin NCAA tournament play Thursday
Greensboro, NC – The 2021 NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship kicks off Thursday evening with first-round play. Four Atlantic Coast Conference teams will host first-round matches, while an NCAA-best eight ACC teams earned bids into the 48-team field. Louisville, North Carolina,…
Local VFW Post 7313 announces youth and education contest winners
Pittsboro, NC – Joe Wagner Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7313 is pleased to announce the winners of its 2021-22 Youth and Education award competitions: Voice of Democracy – Established in 1947, this program provides high school students with the…