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…
Month: January 2026
Chatham County declares State of Emergency
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County has declared a State of Emergency due to the winter storm, effective January 22, 2026. (Source: Freepik) Forecasted snow, sleet, and freezing rain accompanied by other elements of a winter storm are expected to affect…
Ice storms vs. heat pumps: Winter weather makes heat pumps work overtime
Pittsboro, NC – Heat pumps have become the poster child for efficient, all-electric home heating. But when an ice storm hits—when freezing rain coats neighborhoods in a glaze that snaps limbs and downs power lines—those same systems can become unusually…
UNC’s remarkable second-half comeback secures victory at UVA
Charlottesville, Va. – North Carolina spent the first half getting shoved off its spots, losing the rebounding battle and staring at a deficit that felt familiar to any fan who has watched road games slip away in January. Then the…
A life well-lived: Pam Smith reflects on her many years in Chatham County
Bynum, NC – During her appearance at the Bynum Front Porch “Mill Town Yarns” event, Pam Smith, a beloved figure in Chatham County, North Carolina, shared her journey of resilience, love, and community over the past four decades. From her…
Pittsboro provides update on Oakwood Drive land clearing investigation
Pittsboro, NC – The Town has completed its investigation into the land clearing that occurred on Oakwood Drive. The investigation was concluded prior to the New Year, and a formal letter was issued to the property owner on December 31,…
JMArts names summer arts scholarship to remember student Summer Soria Mora
Siler City, NC – A JMArts Scholars award has been named to celebrate the life of Jordan-Matthews High School sophomore Summer Soria Mora, who passed away earlier this month. JMArts Scholars are selected each year and presented a scholarship for intensive study…
Audit: Thousands of vacant state jobs costing NC over $1B
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (NCOSA) released a 661-page performance audit late Thursday that showed, as of Aug. 6, there were 8,846 long-term vacancies across 46 state agencies, totaling $1.04 billion…
Big night for Northwood: Bakari Watkins scores 1,000th career point
Pittsboro, NC – In a thrilling night for Northwood High School’s basketball team, senior guard Bakari Watkins achieved a significant milestone by scoring his 1,000th career point during a match against Jordan-Matthews. The game not only highlighted Watkins’ individual talent…
Haw River Assembly files lawsuit seeking transparency and proper oversight forNorth Carolina’s largest development
Pittsboro, NC – The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Haw River Assembly, Chatham Climate Action Network, and 7 Directions of Service, is challenging the Town of Pittsboro’s November 10, 2025 approval of the South Village Small Area Plan…