Raleigh, NC – The Centennial Authority, owners of PNC Arena, and Gale Force Sports and Entertainment, L.L.C announced the signing of a five-year lease extension with the Carolina Hurricanes. The newly signed lease states that the Hurricanes will occupy PNC…
By Donna King Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed more legislation than all other North Carolina governors combined. With the past three vetoes stamped over the past three weeks, Cooper’s total comes to 57 vetoes, and the session…
Pittsboro, NC – As of Wednesday, July 7, 50% of the Chatham County population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, marking a significant milestone in the county’s fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Health announced its award winners for 2021 during its regular board meeting on Monday, June 28, recognizing individuals and groups that played a significant role in the Chatham County community’s response to…
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – Twelve states now allow student-athletes, some in high school, to start cashing in on their name, image, and likeness. The move comes after the NCAA approved interim rules while it awaits federal legislation on…
Pittsboro, NC – Follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Chatham County News Tweets: 2021-06-21 – 2021-06-27 https://t.co/BNfqboiDkd 08:00:38, 2021-06-28 The latest The Chatham County News Daily! https://t.co/680nfC6DlV Thanks to @ChathamNR @spccsbc @MEDICALJOBSUSA #spccsbc #ncsbcn 09:52:28, 2021-06-28 RT @CCPLib: Wireless printing…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District announces an opportunity to apply for cost share through the North Carolina Ag Cost Share Program (ACSP), Ag Water Resources Assistance Program (AgWRAP) and Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP). Last…
Pittsboro, NC – In order to bring more awareness to the public, the Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to unveil its revitalized quarterly newsletter. The Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District’s mission is to ensure the wise…
Pittsboro, NC – While many Fourth of July public fireworks displays are scheduled to watch this year due to the easing of restrictions across the state, the Chatham County Fire Marshal is reminding families to keep safety first when celebrating…
Pittsboro, NC – Effective July 1, 2021, Chatham County Public Libraries (CCPL) will begin a one-year pilot project to eliminate all late fees for overdue library materials. Replacement and processing fees for lost or damaged materials will remain in place.…
By Donna King, Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – In the latest twist of the College World Series drama, the mothers of N.C. State baseball stars Reid Johnston and Tyler McDonough said Sunday their sons tested negative six times and were…
By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – A political coup in North Carolina? That seems to be the suggestion of a WRAL editorial published on June 24. It bemoans the fact that state legislators aren’t spending enough money on public education.…
Pittsboro, NC – On the night of June 16, 2021, members of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 3300 block of Christian Chapel Church Road, New Hill, in response to a trespassing call. Deputies arrived on scene…
Chapel Hill, NC – This year’s NCHSAA David Harris Athletic Director of the Year award goes to Jason Amy, Athletic Director at Northwood High School. Amy has been a long-time Athletic Director at Northwood. The Chargers have had one of…
Pittsboro, NC – On June 21, 2021, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution declaring June 19th as Juneteenth and proclaiming it a recognized county holiday. The Emancipation Proclamation, signed by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863,…
By Kevin Roche Be interesting to see if we learn anything about how to deal with future epidemics from the disastrous response to this one. The research is very clear that lockdowns, for example, which were never used before, did…
Pittsboro, NC – On June 21, 2021, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved the county budget for fiscal year 2021-22, which includes slight revisions to the budget proposed by the County Manager’s Office. The budget is based on an…
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – The N.C. House k-12 Education Committee passed a bill Tuesday that would allow the local education authority of each school system to set their own classroom mask policies, rather than allowing it to…