Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its 2026 football schedule Monday night during the two-hour special ACC Huddle: Football Schedule Release on ACC Network, with the first hour simulcasted on ESPN2. 2026 ACC Football Composite Schedule (PDF) 2026 ACC…
Month: January 2026
Wolfpack pulls away to beat Syracuse
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team (15-6, 6-2 ACC) pulled away in the second half to beat Syracuse (12-9, 3-5 ACC), 88-68, inside the Lenovo Center. The Pack’s third straight win gives NC State a 6-2 conference…
NC’s weekend storm alert: 4 critical dangers the National Weather Service wants you to know
Raleigh, NC – For many in Central North Carolina, the first whisper of a major snow forecast brings a sense of anticipation. However, the latest official briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) paints a picture of a storm that…
18-year-old charged in Briar Chapel vehicle break-ins, thefts, and firearm larceny
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has charged an 18-year-old Carrboro man in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins and thefts reported in the Briar Chapel neighborhood on January 10, 2026. Deputies responded to multiple residences after…
NC’s population boom: 145,000 new residents in 2024-25
By Anna Claire Walker Raleigh, NC – North Carolina has consistently been one of the fastest-growing states in the nation in recent years — and 2026 continues that trend. Even with a decline in international migration, North Carolina continues to…
Chatham County Government offices to delay opening on January 27
Pittsboro, NC – Due to lingering icy conditions from the winter storm in Chatham and surrounding counties, Chatham County Government offices will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Source: Freepik County’s State of Emergency is anticipated…
Walk for Peace stops at Jordan-Matthews High School
Siler City, NC – A line of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., made an overnight stop on Wednesday evening at Jordan-Matthews High School, turning a Chatham County campus into a waypoint in a national journey. The…
Chatham County government offices closed on January 26
Pittsboro, NC – Due to the winter storm and poor road conditions in Chatham and surrounding counties, Chatham County Government offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel for their safety and…
4 unexpected lessons on peace from a monk (That challenge everything we think we know)
Siler City, NC – – On Wednesday evening the “Walk for Peace” monks stopped for the day at Jordan-Matthews High School. This was an opportunity for one of the monks to speak to the crowd gathered at the football here.…
Chatham NC Sports Roundup livestream summary – 1.22.26
Pittsboro, NC – Gene Galin of the Chatham Journal and Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record discussed discussed high school wrestling, basketball updates, and power rankings. Gabe Rogers of Seaforth achieved his 150th win, and Wesley Oliver and…