Back to School: Northwood Starts In-Person Learning

After almost a year of distance learning, Northwood students and teachers were invited back to school beginning Feb. 1 under Plan B. Although distance learning has led to several challenges, it has also been challenging for school staff to make in-person learning happen. Many safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been put in place since students’ return to Northwood’s campus. When students arrive at the building they are asked a series of COVID-related questions and their temperature is taken. Then, students are required to immediately report to their first period class. Every hallway has social distancing markers and desks are wiped down after each class.

What’s up with the Traffic Circle?

Work has started on the Pittsboro traffic circle. A deal was reached back in the October of 2020 with Raleigh-based contractor Carolina Sunrock LLC to mill and resurface about 250 feet of asphalt around the traffic circle. This means that they will remove the top layer of asphalt and replace it with a newer, smoother coat. The deal was valued at 2.48 million dollars. The town of Pittsboro is expected to finish construction in October of this year, weather permitting.

Everything You Need to Know about Seaforth, Chatham County’s New High School

Seaforth High School is set to become Chatham County’s fourth public high school currently in operation. The addition is the first since the creation of Northwood High School in 1970. The school is set to be completed on April 6, 2021, opening its doors to students at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. According to Chatham County Schools (CCS), school construction is 98% as of Jan. 27. Construction has been ongoing for the past two years amounting to a project that costs $74.8 million.

Minority Leader Robert Reives II

Robert Reives II, the North Carolina House Representative for House District 54, which encompasses all of Chatham County, and parts of Orange County, has been chosen to become the head of the State House Democrats. As minority leader, he will guide the house Democrats on voting and legislative matters. He will coordinate campaigns and other events for the Democratic Party.