By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – I know Rudolph’s little brother. And now that Rudolph and the other reindeer are safely back at the North Pole, I can tell you the mostly unknown story of where the Rudolph tale…
One on One: Rudolph’s little brother
Category: Arts & Entertainment
One on One: The college sports we want to save
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Is the U.S. Supreme Court going to put college athletics out of business? Last week it agreed to decide whether the NCAA’s limits on compensating college athletes violate antitrust laws. Or is it…
NC CARES for Arts grants provide big boost to Chatham County Arts organizations
Pittsboro, NC – During this pandemic, arts organizations have been particularly vulnerable. But the Chatham Arts Council (CAC) is thrilled to be the bearer of good news. The CAC and the North Carolina Arts Council are proud to distribute NC CARES…
Chatham County Public Libraries to host virtual visit with local children’s author Kelly Starling Lyons
Pittsboro, NC – Children and their families are invited to join Chatham County Public Libraries for a virtual visit with local children’s book author Kelly Starling Lyons on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 4 p.m. Kelly Starling Lyons, of Raleigh,…
Bar owners across North Carolina challenge shutdown, seek ruling against key Emergency Management Act provision
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – Bar owners from six counties across North Carolina are going to court to challenge the governor’s executive orders shutting down their businesses. Their lawsuit seeks to have a key piece of the state…
One on One: Jim Crow is still alive in North Carolina
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Unbelievable when you think about it, how North Carolina maintained its segregated and discriminatory racial system for such a long time. The remnants of what is commonly called “Jim Crow” are still with…
One on One: More North Carolina books for gift giving
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – I thought it was enough, maybe more than enough. But the long list of North Carolina books I recently shared for readers to consider as holiday gifts or book club choices did not…
One on One: Books for holiday giving – a checklist
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – If you are worried about holiday gifts or selections for your book club’s reading, here are some good North Carolina connected books to consider. Three beloved North Carolina authors have new books that…
Chatham County 4-H to host two Christmas events virtually
Pittsboro, NC – The National Gingerbread House Competition™ that is held at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC, inspired the Chatham County 4-H to have its own 4-H Gingerbread House Competition. This event is open to children and…
2020 Chatham Studio Tour to be held first two weekends of December
Pittsboro, NC – The 28th Annual Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour will welcome visitors into member artists’ studios on Saturdays, December 5 and 12, 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays, December 6 and 13, 12 to 5 pm. A total of…