By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – There was a small but notable improvement in teacher attrition rates within public school districts during the 2023-24 academic year, according to new data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The latest…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a heartfelt conversation with me back in June, Mary Nettles, a longtime resident of Chatham County, offers a vivid recollection of her childhood during the 1960s—a time marked by segregation and racial divides.…
Goldston, NC – Goldston Public Library is excited to announce free programs and events during the month of July for the Chatham County community to enjoy. Ask A Master GardenerMonday, July 15th, 11:00 a.m. – noon Goldston Public Library invites…
By Winston Brady Raleigh, NC – Each day, it becomes more obvious the United States and the entirety of the Western world, including North Carolina, has lost its way. This is largely because we’ve lost the Western tradition that produced…
By Ken Fontenot Raleigh, NC – I jumped out of the way as an angry parent stormed past me and out of the school I worked in at the time. The parent, an older African American woman, was outraged that…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County residents of all ages will have a day-long opportunity to protect themselves from identity theft, fraud, and scam activity with the first “Summer Scam Jam,” scheduled for Monday, June 10. The two-part event, held by…
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro and the Central Carolina Community College Small Business Center (SBC) proudly announce the inauguration of the Downtown Pittsboro Business Academy, a joint initiative aimed at providing essential support and resources to local small…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – I sat down with Seaforth high school student, Kyle Stinson in the school gym to have a conversation about his involvement in student advocacy, sports, and community activities. We discussed his involvement with the…
By Terry Schmidt Pittsboro, NC – While the weather so far in North Carolina has been just hot, it seems to be a-changin. Are you ready for severe weather or hurricanes? Check out the Chatham CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)…
Pittsboro, NC – Eleven educators attended the STEM Educator Solar Institute sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the CREATE Energy Center June 27-29 at Central Carolina Community College’s Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro, N.C. Participants and the schools they…