By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Hey there, plant lovers! Big news: Cactus Cowgirl Plant Shop has saddled up and moved to the heart of Pittsboro, right on Hillsboro Street, just a hop, skip, and a jump from the courthouse.…
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From the mat to the mission: Chuck Coates reflects on life, wrestling, and resilience
By Gene Galin Raleigh, NC – I heard today, that Chuck Coates had died of post-surgery complications early Monday morning. It saddens me to see this good soul leave us so soon. I had the opportunity to have a brief…
Chatham NC Sports Roundup livestream summary – 9.4.25
Pittsboro, NC – Gene Galin of the Chatham Journal and Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record discussed recent and upcoming sports events in Chatham County. They reviewed last week’s football games, highlighting Jordan Matthews’ 48-6 win over Chatham…
Bill Belichick celebrates first college win
Charlotte, NC – In a post-game press conference following his team’s victory against Charlotte, Bill Belichick expressed pride in his players’ resilience and tactical improvements. The win, marking Belichick’s first as a college head coach, showcased a marked turnaround from…
Celebrating excellence: Meet the class of 2026 Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame
Winston-Salem, NC – Wake Forest Athletics and the Winston-Salem community proudly unveiled the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame 2026 induction class. This year’s class includes 2006 National Football Coach of the Year Jim Grobe, men’s basketball All-American Jeff Teague,…
Seaforth High School celebrates back-to-back Wells Fargo Cup wins
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Schools (CCS) proudly celebrated Seaforth High School’s recognition as the Wells Fargo 2A State Cup Champion for the second consecutive year, an honor that crowned Seaforth as the most outstanding overall athletic program in North…
New Del Webb community brings 55+ living to Pittsboro’s Chatham Park
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Park, the sprawling master-planned community that is transforming the heart of Pittsboro, is set to welcome another addition: a Del Webb active adult neighborhood by PulteGroup, tailored for residents aged 55 and older. With approximately 800…
Chatham County tourism soars: Visitors spend nearly $86 million in 2024
Pittsboro, NC – Domestic and international visitors to and within Chatham County spent $85.96 million in 2024, an increase of 7.9% from 2023. The data comes from an annual study commissioned by Visit NC, part of the Economic Development Partnership of…
Growing our own: CCCC’s initiative to develop local educators
Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) is leading a transformative initiative aimed at addressing the growing demand for elementary school teachers in central North Carolina. The college is now offering the Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate program in…
UNC Tar Heels’ tough night: Bill Belichick’s postgame insights
Chapel Hill, NC – In a highly anticipated matchup, the University of North Carolina (UNC) football team faced a disappointing 48-14 defeat against Texas Christian University (TCU) on Saturday night. Following the game, head coach Bill Belichick addressed the media…