By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – A proposed state constitutional amendment would make members of the North Carolina State Board of Education elected rather than appointed, a move that could shift the political balance of power on the state’s…
Millsboro, Del. – Mountaire Farms, the country’s fourth largest chicken processer, has dozens of $2,500 scholarships available for the children and grandchildren of employees, poultry growers, and grain producers. The deadline to apply is June 6, 2022. “This is another great…
By Bea Lee Pittsboro, NC – If any of you are thinking of homeschooling your child(ren) next year, I highly recommend Sonlight’s curriculum. I started my kids with it in the fall of 2020 and just love it! It’s a Christian literature-based…
Top 10 rights every parent deserves By Kelly Mann Raleigh, NC – As displayed across the country parents are feeling unheard, that their choices within schools are infringed upon and most importantly that students’ basic educational needs are not met. Do…
Siler City, NC – The Central Carolina Community College Small Business Center, Chatham Chamber of Commerce, and Mountaire Farms have partnered on a new entrepreneur-development program that will introduce prospective and new business owners in Chatham County to the concepts…
Pittsboro, NC – Teachers from Chatham School of Science and Engineering, Jordan-Matthews High School,Moncure School and Silk Hope School will use the funds for specific projects in their schools. The CCS projects chosen this year for funding are: ● Chatham…
By Mike Long Raleigh, NC – It’s no secret that COVID-19 has upended nearly every aspect of our lives. But what may surprise many North Carolinians is the pandemic’s impact on education in our state. Newly released figures from the state show…
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Senate passed a bill Monday, Aug. 9, that would make two updates to the state’s charter school law. The first change contained in House Bill 729 would put charter-school teachers on…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County 4-H is excited to offer two virtual programs that are free for youth this summer. The first event, Food Around the World, will be held July 6 -10, 2021. The next event, Cloverbud Puppet Masters,…
By Al Cooke Pittsboro, NC – On the Chatham Chatlist discussion group the “Chathampatriot”asks why schools are a government function. I also do not have a family member in Chatham’s schools, but when I go to the grocery or pharmacy…