Berkeley, Ca – The North Carolina Tar Heels faced yet another disappointing defeat, falling 84-78 to the California Golden Bears in Berkeley. This marks the third loss in four games for the team, raising questions about their defensive strategies and…
Month: January 2026
Chatham County prepares for Walk for Peace route via U.S. 64
Siler City, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is working with Siler City Police, Pittsboro Police, and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol to prepare for the anticipated passage of the Walk for Peace through Chatham County later this…
Turning off distractions: NC students return to a phone-free classroom
By Donald Bryson Raleigh, NC – North Carolina students returning for the spring semester are facing a disconnected classroom environment, following a Jan. 1 state deadline that required all public school boards to enact strict bans on the use of…
The rise of longevity: Tim Pedersen’s vision for a healthier future
By Gene Galin Carrboro, NC – Carrboro’s new Longevity Hub is redefining what it means to pursue health. More than just a gym, it embraces longevity — the science and practice of extending both lifespan and healthspan — through functional…
Caring, critical thinking key in newly expanded CCCC nursing program
Pittsboro, NC – A 68-year-old woman with pneumonia checks into the hospital short of breath, the skin around her lips tinged blue. That’s a scenario the Associate Degree Nursing students at Central Carolina Community College’s Chatham Health Sciences Center recently…
Six dogs, 35 cats neutered in Friday ARC clinic
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center hosted a successful spay/neuter clinic on Friday, January 9, 2026, in partnership with the Spay Neuter Veterinary Clinic of the Sandhills and its mobile surgical unit, the “Spay Shuttle.” From…
87-84 thriller: Tar Heels’ triumph tarnished by defensive gaps
Chapel Hill, NC – In a thrilling showdown at the Smith Center, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels narrowly defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 87-84 in a game that raised more questions than answers. While Caleb Wilson…
Sec. Duffy: North Carolina must revoke illegally issued CDLs or lose $50M
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today exposed that 54% of North Carolina’s non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) reviewed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) were issued illegally. wirestock image The revelation is part…
Chatham County real estate 2026: Growth, challenges, and community voices
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As Chatham County continues to evolve, the local real estate market is witnessing unprecedented changes driven by major projects and community developments. From the anticipated impact of an automotive giant like Toyota to the…
Registration now open for 2nd annual “Chatham Farms Forever Day”
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Farmland Preservation Program is excited to announce its second annual “Chatham Farms Forever Day” workshop on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center…