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…
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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…
Hubert Davis reflects on UNC’s tough win against Boston College
Chapel Hill, NC – In an overtime victory against Boston College on January 25, North Carolina basketball coach Hubert Davis emphasized the importance of resilience and teamwork, despite the team’s defensive struggles. Addressing media after the game, Davis analyzed the…
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…
The Cardiac Pack: Recounting NC State’s 1983 NCAA Championship
By Gene Galin (part 2 of a 4 part series) Raleigh, NC – In my conversation with Tim Peeler, the “unofficial sports historian” for North Carolina State University (NC State), the remarkable journey of the 1983 NCAA Championship-winning basketball team…
From the NFL to Chatham County: Cedric Peerman’s flag football vision
By Gene Galin (Part 1 of a 2 part series) Pittsboro, NC – On a snowy Tuesday in January 2025, Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record and I sat down with former Cincinnati Bengals football player Cedric Peerman…
Northwood Chargers basketball: Building a legacy of excellence under coach Matt Brown
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham NC Sports Roundup on January 16 with hosts Asheebo Rojas and me features a conversation with Northwood basketball coach Matt Brown, discussing the team’s ongoing success, key players, and strategies for improvement.…
To make homes more affordable, build!
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – In places where the regulatory climate makes it easier to build new homes, it’s easier for people to find housing at affordable prices. photo by Gene Galin No, really, please bear with me. I…
When March Went Mad: Tim Peeler’s look back at NC State’s 1983 NCAA Championship
By Gene Galin (Part 1 of a 4 part series) Raleigh, NC – I had an opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with Tim Peeler, the “unofficial historian” of NC State athletics on Monday afternoon. He shares his…
Winter weather affects Chatham County government operations
Pittsboro, NC – Due to expected winter weather conditions, the following Chatham County Government offices will operate with the revised schedules: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Solid Waste & Recycling All 12 Collection Centers will close at 5:00 p.m. Libraries All…