By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As Chatham County continues to experience significant growth and development, the local real estate market faces a myriad of challenges and opportunities. With property re-evaluations occurring this year, residents are grappling with changing home…
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The evolving landscape of education: Challenges and innovations in today’s schools
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a rapidly changing world, the landscape of education is undergoing significant transformations. From the rise of technology in classrooms to the emergence of alternative schooling options such as micro schools and charter schools,…
Inside the world of student managers: Preparing baseballs for game day
By Gene Galin Chapel Hill, NC – In the world of college baseball, the focus often lies on players, coaches, and the thrill of competition. However, a crucial behind-the-scenes role is played by student managers, like Grayson Guy from the…
The rise of Asteria: Disney’s vision for Chatham County
Pittsboro, NC – In the rolling hills of Chatham County, the Walt Disney Company promises to weave a new kind of magic with Asteria, a 1,550-acre Storyliving by Disney community approved for construction in June 2025. Envisioned as a blend…
Ready, set, file: Chatham County candidate filing opens July 7
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections Office wants to inform residents that are registered to vote and reside in Chatham County are eligible to file to run for offices up for election in 2025. Photo by Glen…
Belichick’s game plan: UNC football’s path to victory
Chapel Hill, NC – In Tuesday’s press conference, UNC Football head coach Bill Belichick discussed the exciting developments surrounding the program as it gears up for the upcoming season. With a roster undergoing significant changes, the team is focused on…
Meet the new principals of Chatham County Schools
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Schools is excited to announce a series of leadership appointments for the 2025–2026 school year. Each appointee is a current leader within the district who will transition into a new role, bringing deep knowledge of…
Artists among us: The 2025 JMArts Academic Awards recipients
Siler City, NC – Twenty-six actors, dancers, musicians and visual artists were honored for their outstanding work by JMArts at the school’s 2025 Academic Awards ceremony, held last month to celebrate top Jordan-Matthews High School students across all disciplines. JMArts award…
Tears and triumph: Reflections on Carolina’s heartbreaking NCAA Super Regional exit
Chapel Hill, NC – In a poignant display of sportsmanship and emotion, Scott Forbes, head coach of the University of North Carolina baseball team, addressed the media following his team’s narrow defeat to the University of Arizona in the NCAA…
Heartbreak in Chapel Hill: UNC falls 4-3 to Arizona in Super Regional finale
Chapel Hill, NC – The Boshamer Stadium faithful watched in stunned silence Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2025, as the No. 5-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (46-15) fell 4-3 to the Arizona Wildcats (44-19) in a dramatic Game 3 of the…