Bynum, NC – Clyde Jones, the self-taught folk artist whose handcrafted wooden “critters” and impromptu creative spirit helped put this small Haw River community on the cultural map, died this week at the age of 87. A towering figure in…
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Chatham County real estate: 2025 trends, challenges and takeaways
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As 2025 draws to a close, the real estate market in Chatham County presents a complex landscape shaped by limited inventory, rising prices, and shifting buyer expectations. In my conversation with Eric Andrews of Realty…
From adversity to triumph: Elijah Davis’ journey and his first points for UNC
Chapel hill, NC – In a heartwarming moment that captured the essence of determination and family, Elijah Davis, a senior guard for the University of North Carolina (UNC) basketball team, scored his first points of the season during a recent…
Seth Trimble’s return fuels UNC’s 71-70 win over Ohio State
Atlanta, GA – In a dramatic finish at the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta, the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels edged the Ohio State Buckeyes 71-70 on Saturday afternoon. Senior guard Seth Trimble returned from a broken forearm to…
Pittsboro seeks volunteers to serve as members of the Board of Adjustment
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro is seeking engaged, community-oriented residents to serve as In-Town and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) members of the Pittsboro Board of Adjustment (BOA). Appointments are made by the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners. photo by Gene…
What’s up at the trash dump swap shop?
By Joan Triplett Moncure, NC – I’ve noticed a woman taking just about every item in the Asbury swap shop ever since I started putting gently used shoes and clothing. I watched her getting ready to leave while I was…
UNC’s Seth Trimble cleared to play Saturday vs. Ohio State
Atlanta, GA – University of North Carolina senior guard Seth Trimble is medically cleared and is expected to play on Saturday when the Tar Heels square off against Ohio State in Atlanta in the CBS Sports Classic (3 p.m., CBS).…
UNC’s blueprint for victory over ETSU: Rebound, defense, easy baskets
Chapel Hill, NC – UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis began his press conference after the win over ETSU by addressing the team’s defensive rebounding performance, highlighting a significant improvement compared to prior games. Previously, the team had allowed a season-high…
Veesaar’s career night exposes both promise and peril in UNC’s win over ETSU
Chapel Hill, NC – On the surface, North Carolina’s 77–58 home win over East Tennessee State on Tuesday looked like exactly what you’d expect from a top-15 program in December: a double-digit victory, a comfortable margin, and a star big…
Chatham County recognizes 2025 Employee of the Year
Pittsboro, NC – During its meeting on December 15, 2025, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners proudly presented the 2025 Employee of the Year award to Brenton Hart, Policy and Legislative Analyst in the County Manager’s Office, in recognition of…