By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – What once was an old car dealership service bay has now transformed into Hoops Pizza, bringing with it the promise of fresh, locally-inspired pizza and a welcoming community space. The grand opening on Thursday…
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Mary Nettles shares her memories of growing up in a segregated Chatham County
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a heartfelt conversation with me back in June, Mary Nettles, a longtime resident of Chatham County, offers a vivid recollection of her childhood during the 1960s—a time marked by segregation and racial divides.…
A primer on religious expression in North Carolina public schools
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – With traditional calendar school districts getting underway in late August across North Carolina, many parents might be wondering about what is and isn’t permissible for religious expression in public school classrooms. photo by…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners to meet on August 19
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse located at 9 Hillsboro Street, Second Floor Courtroom in Pittsboro. The work session will begin at 2…
NAR settlement impact: What real estate buyers and sellers need to know
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As sweeping changes to real estate sales rules take effect, the industry faces a wave of uncertainty and adaptation. I sat down to have a conversation with Eric Andrews, a local Chatham County real…
CrossFit Challenge success story: Emphasizing healthy habits for sustained results
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – This is a wrap-up of my journey through an six-week CrossFit challenge, shedding pounds, gaining strength, and learning valuable lessons about health, wellness, and perseverance. I sat down with Tim Pedersen, owner of CrossFit…
A new era for real estate: Understanding the changes to commission payments effective August 17
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – On August 17th, 2024, a landmark settlement from a federal lawsuit reshaped the real estate industry, fundamentally altering how commissions are handled in property transactions. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has agreed to…
Small modular nuclear reactors could be North Carolina’s affordable path to a carbon-free future
By Peter Cotell Raleigh, NC – For years, finding a way to produce energy that is low in carbon-dioxide emissions and environmentally friendly, while also remaining affordable and efficient, has been one of the greatest challenges in the energy sector.…
3 Guys from Pittsboro having lunch with Robert Reives: Conversations on law, politics, and community bonds
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – In an engaging and candid conversation at The Broken Spit, the three guys Pittsboro, Greg Stafford, Eric Andrews and I sat down with North Carolina State Representative Robert Reives to discuss everything from…
Michael Smith of EDC presents vision for economic growth at Chatham County School Board meeting
Pittsboro, NC – Michael Smith’s presentation before the Chatham County School Board was a comprehensive outline of the transformative changes on the horizon for Chatham County. As the head of the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation, Smith has a front-row…