Chapel Hill, NC – On Saturday night, August 24, the Triangle Stop Cop City held a rally at the Peace and Justice Plaza in Chapel Hill. The Cop City organization includes a wide array of activists, some of whom engage…
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3 Guys from Pittsboro talk with Robert Reives about balancing growth with community values
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – On a Tuesday afternoon, a conversation between Robert Reives, the minority leader of the North Carolina House of Representatives, and three guys from Pittsboro having lunch sheds light on the values of family,…
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.…
Sheriff’s office targets minors’ access to tobacco products
Pittsboro, NC – On August 14, 2024, the Sheriff’s Office conducted an operation targeting the illegal sale of tobacco products to minors, underscoring the agency’s commitment to protecting the health of young people as they prepare to return to Chatham…
Duke’s QB battle ends with Maalik Murphy named starter
Durham, NC – Duke head coach Manny Diaz announced on Monday redshirt sophomore Maalik Murphy as the Blue Devils’ starting quarterback to open the 2024 season. Duke quarterback Malik Murphy (Source: Duke SID) “First and foremost, all of our quarterbacks…
Pittsboro puts a ribbon on Hoops Pizza’s grand opening
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…
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…