Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center is inviting the community to take part in Empty the Shelters, a nationwide adoption event that helps pets find loving homes through waived or reduced fees. From October 1–15, 2025,…
Month: September 2025
Wake Forest falls in overtime after tough battle with Georgia Tech, 30-29
Winston-Salem, NC – In a back-and-forth contest that needed overtime to decide the outcome, the Wake Forest football team (2-2, 0-2 ACC) dropped a close contest to No. 16 Georgia Tech (5-0, 2-0 ACC) on Saturday afternoon inside Allegacy Stadium. …
Duke dominates Syracuse 38-3 behind Sheppard’s record night
Syracuse, NY – A commanding second quarter and record-setting performance by Nate Sheppard led Duke past Syracuse 38-3 on Saturday inside the JMA Wireless Dome. The Blue Devils got a career-high 168 rushing yards, the fourth most by a Duke freshman…
Criminal justice bill ‘Iryna’s Law’ heads to the governor
By Katherine Zehnder Raleigh, NC – On Tuesday evening, Iryna’s Law was presented to Gov. Josh Stein after the North Carolina House of Representatives approved it by a vote of 81–31. House Bill 307 is a sweeping criminal justice reform…
Quick analysis of NC State’s disheartening home football loss to Virginia Tech
Raleigh, NC – In a shocking turn of events, the North Carolina State Wolfpack fell to the Virginia Tech Hokies 23-21 in a home game that many are calling one of the worst losses in the Dave Doran era. The…
Honor local veterans: You can sponsor a cross display with U.S. flags in Pittsboro
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – This November, the community of Pittsboro will come together to honor both living and deceased veterans with a unique initiative: a display of commemorative crosses adorned with the U.S. flag. The event, spearheaded by local…
Chatham County Schools celebrate $548,000+ in PTA Thrift Shop contributions and nearly 30,000 volunteer hours
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Schools proudly celebrated the contributions of volunteers and announced more than $548,000 in school funding during the Annual PTA Thrift Shop Appreciation and Check Distribution Dinner held on Monday, September 22, at Northwood High School. …
3 guys from Pittsboro having lunch stop at Hoops Pizzeria
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – A couple of weeks ago, the 3 Guys from Pittsboro Having Lunch visited Hoops Pizzeria to sample its assortment of food choices that has made it a favorite among residents. Greg Stafford, Eric Andrews…
ACC fines Syracuse $25,000 for feigned injuries vs. Clemson
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference is issuing an institutional fine ($25,000) and public reprimand to Syracuse University for actions by its football team during its game at Clemson on September 20. With 9:25 remaining in the fourth quarter,…
Bill Belichick reflects on UNC’s tough loss against UCF
Orlando, FL – In the aftermath of a disappointing loss to the University of Central Florida (UCF), UNC football head coach Bill Belichick addressed the media in a post-game press conference, acknowledging the team’s struggles while emphasizing the importance of…