News
Local Water Woes Worsen
Yanceyville goes without water when their backup source fails - what to expect as the Town declares water supply emergency.
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Letters, Columns, & Notes
On Brunswick Stew and the Problem of Ownership
The first in a three-part series from Literary Chef, Lucindy Willis in which she recalls her discovery and exploration of Brunswick Stew and the traditions surrounding it.
Caswell County Board of Commissioners
Full Week for Commissioners
Commissioners brace for health insurance rate increases, offer the new finance officer support in addressing areas of concern, and ask for more time to consider changing the name of the Pelham Business Park
Agriculture
Tobacco Trust Fund Grants Available for Agricultural Projects
Past NCTTFC projects include farmers market improvements, cost-share grant programs for farmers, commodity marketing, research into alternative crops, and support for agricultural education programs.
Education
PCC Foundation Receives $1M in Funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation to Expand Welding Program
The funding will allow the College to increase student capacity and industry credential attainment in one of its most popular programs.
Community
Early Abolitionist Who Escaped Slavery to be Honored in Semora
Born around 1815 in Caswell County, Roper was son of a mixed-race house servant (African-Indian) and her enslaver, Henry Roper, a planter. As an adolescent, Roper led a nomadic existence, repeatedly being sold or traded throughout the South before he was returned to Caswell County in 1832.
Leadership & Career
Captain Pruitt Completes EMS Management Institute
UNC Charlotte’s professional certificate program classes are designed so that what is learned can be directly transferred from the classroom to the workplace.
Education
NC DEQ Offers Paid Internships
STEP opportunities will be paid and will last 10 weeks from the end of May through July.
Community
Semora Ruritan Club Invites Vendors to May 9th Spring Fling
If you create handmade items, unique gifts, seasonal décor, baked goods, art, or specialty products, they would love to have you be part of this fun, family-friendly community event.
Community
UNC School of Social Work Asks How to Support Your Community
The School has served North Carolina through partnerships and programs with local and state leaders in mental health, child welfare, aging, disability, and substance use and wants to hear from you.
Volunteer
31 Guns in 31 Days for Veterans
VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 7316 is sponsoring a gun raffle with 100% of profits being used to support Veteran and community service projects.
Community
Chamber's Connecting Caswell Breakfast on February 19th
This Connecting Caswell Breakfast provides the opportunity to connect with local businesses and members of the community.