by John Hood A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a column arguing that while a stay-at-home order might be justified as an initial response to an immediate and poorly understood public-health threat, it wasn’t “sustainable” for more than a…
Pittsboro, NC – Due to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s Stay-at-Home Order, Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling will be making changes to some of its services. “Waste and recycling services are considered essential, so we are trying to balance…
Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper issued a statewide Stay at Home Executive Order at a Friday afternoon briefing from the state’s Coronavirus Task Force. The Stay at Home Order is effective at 5 p.m. on Monday and will last…
In light of Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order and the North Carolina State of Emergency, all Chatham County Library locations will be closed to the public beginning March 17, 2020, until further notice. This decision reinforces the interest of protecting…
Raleigh, NC – As drones, also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), become more common, North Carolina’s laws are changing to stay up-to-date with this fast-growing industry. Governor Roy Cooper has signed two bills sent to his desk by the…
by D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Reactions to the so-called repeal of HB2 show one reason why Democrats are already in trouble for the 2018 and 2020 elections. They had hoped this year would be a time of unity…
Sanford, NC – North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper visited Central Carolina Community College on Wednesday, April 12, to discuss his NC GROW scholarship for free community college that he proposed in his budget and how to prepare North Carolinians for…
Raleigh, NC – Despite dire predictions, one year after HB2 passed, the sky has not fallen and North Carolina remains a regional and national powerhouse. With a projected half-billion surplus and record-setting hotel occupancy and tourism, Governor Cooper and Democratic…
by Phil Berger Raleigh, NC – Below is some very important background and historical context we’ve shared with members of the North Carolina and national press about legislation being considered in this week. Unfortunately, the vast majority of media outlets…