By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – Predictable! If you’ve ever attended one of these meetings where the mega developers try and convince the angry crowds that “their development” is going to be wonderful and the best thing to hit town…
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Coach Manny Diaz’s defense shines in Duke spring football game victory
Durham, NC – In the Blue Devils’ first public performance under new head coach Manny Diaz, the defense (White Team) held off the offense (Blue Team) for a 21-16 victory in the Blue & White Game on Saturday evening at…
From Durham to Chatham County: The arrest of Brent Coleman Matthews
Moncure, NC – On April 18, 2024, at approximately 9 a.m., law enforcement officers from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for assistance from the Wake County Sheriff’s Office regarding a stolen motor vehicle entering Chatham County.…
Game plan: Dalton Brown’s vision for Northwood football
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Dalton Brown, a familiar face in the Northwood community, has returned to lead the Chargers’ football program. After his meet and greet meeting with players and parents, coach Brown sat down with Asheebo Rojas…
Get ready for the UNC Spring Football Game on Saturday
Chapel Hill, NC – North Carolina will hold its annual Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 20 at 3 p.m. in Kenan Stadium. Admission is free. UNC football quarterbacks at spring practice (photo by Gene Galin) The 2024 Spring Game…
Consequences of “Woke” language: Student suspended for saying ‘illegal alien’
By Donna King Raleigh, NC – It has been two decades in the making, but we are now here. Politically correct speech and jargon gymnastics have led to the apparent erosion of common sense in some of our most cherished…
Chatham County Employee Blood Drive: Saving lives one pint at a time
Pittsboro, NC – On April 17, 2024, Chatham County employees and residents rolled up their sleeves to give the gift of life at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro. Thirty-two lifesaving blood donations were collected to help…
Dalton Brown returns to Northwood as head football coach
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Dalton Brown, a familiar face to many in the Northwood High School community, has stepped into the role of head football coach, bringing with him a passion for the game, a commitment to player…
Chatham County slams the brakes on VinFast as company downsizes plans
By Theresa Opeka Moncure, NC – Construction is on hold at VinFast’s proposed $4 billion electric vehicle factory in Moncure, Chatham County, after the electric vehicle maker revised its plans for a scaled-down version of the facility. In July, the…
Three guys from Pittsboro having lunch at Doherty’s: A new dining destination
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In the heart of downtown Pittsboro, just south of the historic Chatham County courthouse, lies Doherty’s Irish Pub, a new establishment quickly gaining popularity among locals and visitors alike. In a lively continuation of…