Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office recently helped transport a shipment of donated goods to Western North Carolina, where many communities are still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene last fall. The donations, collected by the…
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NC State women’s basketball triumphs over Duke in high-scoring showdown
Raleigh, NC – In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, the NC State women’s basketball team overcame a halftime deficit to defeat the Duke Blue Devils 89-83 on Monday night. Head coach Wes Moore praised his team’s determination and…
NCAA implements policy limiting women’s sports to assigned female athletes
Indianapolis, Indiana – Today, the NCAA announced the Board of Governors voted to update the Association’s participation policy for transgender student-athletes following the Trump administration’s executive order. The new policy limits competition in women’s sports to student-athletes assigned female at…
Wolfpack coach Kevin Keatts reflects on tough loss to Clemson
Raleigh, NC – In the press conference following NC State’s challenging defeat to Clemson, coach Kevin Keatts addressed the pressing issues his team is facing while also highlighting some bright spots in their performance. Despite the outcome, Keatts emphasized the…
Coach Albright’s winning strategy: Inside Chatham Central girls’ basketball
By Gene Galin Bear Creek, NC – Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record and I had coach Aedrin Albright of the Chatham Central girls’ basketball team join us on this week’s ChathamNC Sports Roundup livestream. She shared a…
Beatrice Allen wins 2024-2025 Chatham County Schools Spelling Bee
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Schools (CCS) proudly announces that Beatrice Allen, a fifth-grade student from Perry W. Harrison Elementary School, has won the 2024-2025 CCS Spelling Bee. The district-level competition took place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Seaforth…
Casey Golden Inducted into J-M Sports Hall of Fame: A journey from small town to big dreams
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – The Jordan-Matthews Sports Hall of Fame welcomed a new member on January 24, 2025, as Casey Golden was officially inducted for his outstanding athletic achievements. Golden, a multi-sport athlete at Jordan-Matthews High School,…
Coach Armstrong and the legacy of Seaforth wrestling
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the winter sports season unfolds in Chatham County, local high school teams are making headlines with their impressive performances and notable achievements. This article delves into the successes of Seaforth Wrestling as Asheebo…
Chatham County and UNC join forces for housing solutions
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County has been selected to participate in the University of North Carolina’s Our State, Our Homes program to develop tools and resources to address local housing issues. Chatham County is one of 22 counties selected to…
SMU halts NC State’s comeback bid, wins 63-57
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team battled back from a 15-point second half deficit to get within one with 3:21 to play, but couldn’t complete the comeback as SMU held off the Pack, 63-57, Saturday afternoon inside…