By Andrew Dunn Raleigh, NC – Nearly two-thirds of North Carolinians worry about harmful side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, even as a growing majority say they’ll take it to get back to normal life. A new public opinion survey…
Siler City, NC – Stephanie Boone and her kids can’t wait to paint the walls in their new Habitat house. “As simple as it is, that’s the most exciting thing to me and my kids,” Stephanie said. “That’s really a…
Pittsboro, NC – National Public Health Week (NPHW) is April 5th through 11th this year, a time to recognize those individuals who contribute to public health on a small and large scale. The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) is…
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Who is responsible for last month’s jam up in the Suez Canal? Could it be a North Carolinian? The damages to the quarter-mile long container ship, Ever Given, which ran aground in the…
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday, April 9, signed two bills into law designed to help students who lost more than a year of in-person learning because of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. House…
Chapel Hill, NC – An agreement by state regulators with the City of Greensboro allows increased discharges of cancer causing 1,4-dioxane into the drinking water source for nearly one million people in violation of the Clean Water Act and state…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – On March 31, the North Carolina Senate passed the hugely controversial SB 387, titled the Excellent Public Schools Act of 2021, by a margin of 48 senators in favor, none opposed. The following day,…
Pittsboro, NC – As of Wednesday, April 7, all Chatham County residents ages 16 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, following NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) guidance. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized…
Pittsboro, NC – On March 19, members of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Governors Village, Chapel Hill, regarding a break-in at a local business. Deputies recovered surveillance video and fingerprints from the scene which led…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling is hosting its annual Earth Day event on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The event is open to all Chatham County residents (no decal needed) and will feature free document shredding, free…
By Andrew Dunn Raleigh, NC – A bipartisan group of senators is crafting legislation that would find ways to expand broadband access in North Carolina. The bill, filed Monday, appears unfinished. Several sections remain unfilled, presumably with details to come…
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Republicans in the N.C. House are advancing a bill that would expand and strengthen the state’s three school-choice scholarship programs that help low-income children and those with special needs attend a private school.…
Greensboro, NC – All-session ticket books and weekend passes for the 2021 Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Championship, scheduled for May 25-30 at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina, are now on sale. Ticket books for the full tournament are available…
By Cindy Poindexter Pittsboro, NC – We are deeply rooted by our core values, one of which conveys that individuals and their contributions are valued and respected. Each and every one of us brings unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County has several vacancies on its advisory committees. Service on committees is a great way for residents to have a voice on issues of interest and to make a difference in the community. Appointees for all…
By Sam Gedge, Michael Jones Raleigh, NC – Drones! In recent years, drones have captured the imagination nationwide. There are over 1.7 million FAA-registered drones in the U.S. And increasingly, they’re used not just for fun, but for work. Drone-photography…
Goldston, NC – Several members of the Junior Beta Club at J.S. Waters School had strong showings during statewide Beta competition and qualified to showcase their talent at the National Beta Club Convention at Walt Disney World from June 29-July…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County announces the reopening of major county facilities after being closed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Monday, April 5, 2021, the county libraries, Parks and Recreation facilities and the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center will…