By Becki Gray Raleigh, NC – The 2020 election is over. Thankfully and finally. Maybe. Not everyone is happy, and the process may not be perfect, but it works better than any alternative. Before I close my notebook on what…
By Julie Havlak Raleigh, NC – The Department of Public Instruction spent $144 million of Coronavirus Relief Funds without making sure the money was helping students, a new audit report says. Online learning has created one of the worst years…
Chatham County, NC – Into the Woods 5K has been revamped for 2020. It will take place on Saturday, December 5 and feature staggered start times of 10 person waves to keep everyone safe. This year, the entire course will take…
Pittsboro, NC – After a multi-state and multi-county search, the Chatham County Board of Health voted unanimously to appoint Mike Zelek as the next Health Director at the November 23, 2020 Board of Health meeting. Zelek has worked with the…
Pittsboro, NC – Here are the most popular stories we ran during the month of November 2020: For North Carolina voters, the choice is clear Final unofficial local election results for Chatham County Roy Cooper has finger on shutdown button;…
Greensboro, NC – As an added customer convenience, select post offices throughout North Carolina will be open additional days in December to fulfill customers’ Christmas and holiday mailing and shipping needs. The post offices listed below have modified hours on…
By N.A. Booko Pittsboro, NC – I’m sure there have been many, I just can’t recall. The last three days, perfectly perfect days in early November. I mean perfect. Sunny, not too hot, not too cool and no rain. I…
Pittsboro, NC – Joe Wagner Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7313 is pleased to announce the winners of its 2020-21 Youth and Education award contests: Voice of Democracy – Established in 1947, this program provides high school students with the unique opportunity…
Pittsboro, NC – Winter is just around the corner, and Chatham Community Library is thrilled to offer its virtual Winter Reading Program “Ten to Try” from December 1, 2020 to January 15, 2021. Ten to Try is a challenge to…
Pittsboro, NC – Congratulations to several Chatham County 4-Hers for winning medals for their Project Record Book submissions for 2019. Maddie Loops of the Chatham County Horsekateers won Gold with her Animal Science record book along with Caroline Lucas of…