West Palm Beach, Fla. – NC State place kicker Christopher Dunn has been named one of the three finalists for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced today. Dunn, along with Stanford’s Joshua Karty…
Local elections demonstrate that every vote matters
By Michelle Maxfield Pittsboro, NC – After reading Mr. Brownfield’s words of gratitude to the citizens in Chatham County who voted in the 2022 midterms, I felt compelled to respond. This year was the first time I voted outside thegeneral…
Video highlights of Carolina vs NC State football game
Chapel Hill, NC – The NC State Wolfpack won a thriller in their rivalry game against North Carolina, beating the Tar Heels 30-27 in double overtime. Wolfpack quarterback Ben Finely completed 27 of 40 passes for 271 yards and 2…
Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman wins ACC’s Brian Piccolo Award
Winston-Salem, NC – Wake Forest football redshirt junior quarterback Sam Hartman was named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s 2022 Brian Piccolo Award recipient on Monday. Hartman is the sixth Demon Deacon to win this prestigious honor and he will be celebrated at the…
2022’s best & worst cities for singles
By Adam McCann Finding love can be tough, especially during a year of high inflation that has left many people strapped for cash. The average date costs over $90 and 19% of people in Gen Z and 22% of millennials…
Demon Deacons lose to Duke in final football game of the season, 34-31
Durham, NC – Despite three touchdown passes from Sam Hartman, Wake Forest dropped a hard-fought contest at Duke on Saturday in both teams’ regular season finale, 34-31. check out our Photo Gallery This was the first time since 2017 that…
Chatham County finance department receives national award for excellence
Pittsboro, NC – On November 21, 2022, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners recognized the County’s Finance Department for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and…
ACC football schedule for this Thanksgiving weekend
Greensboro, NC – Here’s a rundown of the ACC football games this final weekend of the regular season. photo by Gene Galin Friday, Nov. 25, Time, TV, SiriusXM, App/Web NC State (7-4, 3-4) at North Carolina (9-2, 6-1), 3:30 p.m.,…
Dispelling myths to collectively create success
By Amy Kappelman Pittsboro, NC – As a parent of four children in Chatham County schools, I agree with the Chatham County school board and administration’s constant and consistent celebration of our schools — there is much to celebrate. My…
Thank you to all the citizens of Chatham County who voted this election
By Rick Brownfield Pittsboro, NC – Thank you to all the citizens of Chatham County who exercised the most fundamental responsibility of citizenship: voting in an election to select people to represent us at the local, state, and federal levels…
Sustainability issues at Chatham Maternity Care Center could jeopardize unit’s future
by Rachel Crumpler Siler City, NC – Ellen Chetwynd, a long-time Chatham County resident, has already seen labor and delivery shut down once at Chatham Hospital. Chatham Hospital’s Maternity Care Center opened in September 2020. There were 90-plus deliveries in…
Pittsboro announces 2022 Holly Days schedule of events and Christmas parade theme
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro is happy to announce the schedule of events and details for the upcoming 2022 Holly Days festivities occurring within the downtown Pittsboro area. Santa at the 2021 Pittsboro Christmas parade. (photo by Gene…
Wolfpack welcomes Elon to PNC Arena for Saturday matinee
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team closes its four-game season-opening homestand Saturday afternoon when it hosts Elon at PNC Arena. photo by Gene Galin Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. and the game will be televised on…
What to expect in the November 18 county canvasses
By Dr. Andy Jackson Raleigh, NC – County canvasses are when the county boards of elections make their official tabulation of all votes in an election. By law, it starts at 11 am, ten days after an election. The 2020…
Chatham County proposes 2024-30 Capital Improvement Program. Public hearing set for November 21
Pittsboro, NC – On November 7, 2022, the Chatham County Manager’s Office presented the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) covering fiscal years 2024-30 to the Board of Commissioners. The seven-year CIP is updated every year as a process to plan…
How much does Chatham County School district spend per student?
Pittsboro, NC – The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has released data on public school finances for 2021-22. In Fiscal Year 2021-22, Chatham County Schools spent about $13,504 per student. Source: See Table 24, North Carolina Statistical Profile …