Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) is leading a transformative initiative aimed at addressing the growing demand for elementary school teachers in central North Carolina. The college is now offering the Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate program in…
UNC Tar Heels’ tough night: Bill Belichick’s postgame insights
Chapel Hill, NC – In a highly anticipated matchup, the University of North Carolina (UNC) football team faced a disappointing 48-14 defeat against Texas Christian University (TCU) on Saturday night. Following the game, head coach Bill Belichick addressed the media…
Meeting Tracy Burnett: A look at Chatham County Parks and Recreation
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County’s Parks and Recreation Department is a vital resource for residents, offering a diverse range of programs and facilities designed to promote health, wellness, and community engagement. From youth sports leagues to family-oriented events like movies…
Controversy at the Council of Aging: A sign of changing times in Pittsboro?
By Dorasue Christian Pittsboro, NC – As a child growing up in Pittsboro in the forties and fifties is a time I like to reflect on. All the stores were closed on Sunday. This was a time for church and visiting with…
Chatham County Schools launches 2025–2026 academic year with districtwide convocation
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Schools officially launched the 2025–2026 school year with a spirited convocation event on Tuesday, August 19, at Seaforth High School. The annual gathering, which brings together every district employee, set the tone for the new…
Veteran’s Coffee Break: A new series supporting Chatham County veterans
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Veteran Services, in partnership with Chatham Community Library and the Centers for Active Living, is proud to announce a new event series: Veteran’s Coffee Break. These informal gatherings aim to support local veterans by connecting…
Chatham County native plant sale on September 19
By Debbie Roos Pittsboro, NC – On September 19 folks will have an opportunity to come to Pittsboro and buy native plants from our three Chatham County native plant nurseries! This sale is hosted by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County…
Avoid asphalt resurfacing scam in Chatham County
Silk Hope, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports in recent days about an asphalt resurfacing scam targeting residents on the west side of the county. Between August 19 and August 20, three calls were reported…
Death in Pittsboro: A Chatham County murder-suicide?
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday to the residence of Andre Landon Hill, 55, and his wife, Shannon Lee Bailey-Hill, 52, at 400 Forest Creek Drive, Pittsboro after a person claiming to be Andre Hill placed…
Tony Haynes to retire at conclusion of 2025 football season
Raleigh, NC – Tony Haynes, a long-time member of the Wolfpack Sports Network, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025 football season. Tony Haynes (photo by Gene Galin 9.7.24) Haynes joined the Wolfpack Sports Network in 1998 and has…
The evolution of Pittsboro Feed: A sneak peek at the new storefront
By Gene Galin Exciting changes are on the horizon for Pittsboro Feed, as the local feed and supply store is preparing to unveil its new storefront in what was once the old Pittsboro Ford car dealership. With enhanced offerings, expanded…
Chatham NC Sports Roundup livestream summary – 8.14.25
Pittsboro, NC – Gene Galin of the Chatham Journal and Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record were back after a summer hiatus with the Chatham NC Sports Roundup, focusing on high school football previews. Chatham Central had a…
We need a constitutional amendment to control NC property taxes
By Brian Echevarria Raleigh, NC – I know firsthand how skyrocketing property taxes are undermining the American Dream for current and future generations. Revaluation-fueled increases in property tax bills are blowing up family budgets in Cabarrus County and across North…
ACC Network debuts new weekly fall studio programming lineup
Charlotte, NC – ACC Network has unveiled a new weekly programming lineup set to debut later this summer with daily studio programming scheduled from 5-7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. The lineup is anchored by a daily edition of ACC…
NC State men’s and women’s basketball to play doubleheader exhibition in Greensboro
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to play in a doubleheader exhibition on Sunday, Oct. 26 at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. The women’s team will tip off vs. Maryland at 2…
Pittsboro Feed’s exciting expansion: More space, more products
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Pittsboro Feed, a local pet and feed supply store, is set to undergo significant changes as it expands its retail space to better serve the community. After nearly two decades in its current location,…