Cary, NC – Middle Creek was dominant early but needed a last-minute goal to overcome a late surge by Weddington and capture the program’s second State Championship by a score of 9-8. Tate Jones took 14 of Middle Creek’s 44…
Pittboro town board to make proclamation in recognition of the 3A state champion Northwood women’s basketball team
Pittsboro, NC – During their May 23 commissioners’ meeting the Pittsboro town board is scheduled to issue a proclamation in recognition of the 2022 Northwood High School Women’s Basketball NCHSAA 3A State Championship. WHEREAS, Northwood High School of Pittsboro, North…
ACC announces sites & dates For 2022-23 ACC Championships
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its championship dates and sites for the 2022-23 academic year on Thursday. The ACC currently sponsors 27 sports (14 women, 13 men), soon to be 28 (15 women, 13 men) with the addition…
Raleigh Democrat’s bill would ban dogs from back of NC pickup trucks
By CJ staff Raleigh, NC – You could be fined for transporting your dog in the back of your pickup truck in North Carolina, under a bill filed this week in the N.C. House. The bill also calls for a…
Upcoming events at the Chatham Agriculture & Conference Center: May 22 – June 11
Pittsboro, NC – Here’s a list of upcoming events at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. This list includes both public and private events. EventDate(s)LocationsNHS Spring Sports BanquetSunday May 22 2022Hall A, B & CWastewater Study Commission for NE…
Town commissioners to review & appoint members to Downtown Pittsboro Advisory Board
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro seeks to form a Downtown Pittsboro Advisory Board to serve as an advisory committee for the Town’s downtown efforts. This includes assisting in the administration of the Town’s Main Street affiliate program. A…
Ending North Carolina’s ABC system
By Joshua Glawson Raleigh, NC – The general tendency of the marketplace suggests that the more open a market is, the more that can be made, traded, or sold. When a company begins manufacturing or even just setting up ordinary…
CCCC Associate Degree Nursing program holds pinning and candle lighting ceremony
Sanford, NC – The Central Carolina Community College Louise L. Tuller School of Nursing Associate Degree Nursing program held a Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremony for the Class of 2022 on Saturday, May 14, at St. Luke United Methodist Church…
Wren Memorial Library announces new events and programs
Siler City, NC – Wren Memorial Library in Siler City is excited to announce new programs and events for the Chatham County community to enjoy. “Over the last few months, the library staff has been working hard to plan for…
Housing prices reflect changes in work
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – It was bound to happen. The percentage of adults working from home has fallen significantly from its pandemic-era peak. Nevertheless, telecommuting has established itself as a lasting and consequential fact of modern life. Apartment…
62% of unaffiliated voters chose Republican ballot in NC early voting
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – Republican ballots ran about even with Democrat ballots as of the close of early voting. According to data from the N.C. Board of Elections, 577,232 voters cast a ballot early, with 290,226 of those…
Wade Barber Jr. obituary: February 11, 1944 – May 13, 2022
Chapel Hill , NC – Wade Barber Jr., lawyer, judge, and son of Chatham County, died at home Friday, May 13, 2022. His family was with him—his wife Marina, his daughters Claire and Liz, their partners Lois Bukowski and Danny…
Northwood athletes excel in NCHSAA 3A Mideast Track & Field Regionals
Franklinton, NC – The NCHSAA held the 3A Mideast Regional at Franklinton High School on Friday afternoon. Under the leadership of coach Cameron Isenhour, the Northwood men’s team has their highest finish in 3A with 8 and 2nd highest finish…
Information for May 16 Chatham County Board of Commissioners Meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro Street, Second Floor Courtroom, Pittsboro. The Work Session begins at 3 p.m. The Regular Session…
#21 Chatham Central defeats #5 East Wake Academy to advance to 3rd round of state baseball playoffs
Zebulon, NC – The #21 seeded Chatham Central Bears defeated the #5 seeded East Wake Academy Eagles on Thursday evening, 11-8. The Bears advance to the third round of the state baseball playoff. They will travel to face #13 seed…
#9 Jordan-Matthews loses to #8 Roanoke Rapids in 2nd round of state baseball playoffs, 9-6
Roanoke Rapids, NC – The #9 seeded Jordan-Matthews Jets lost to # 8 seeded Roanoke Rapids YellowJackets on Thursday evening by a score of 9-6. The Jets had won their first round game against #24 Southwest Edgecomb, 3-1. 1234567RHEJordan-Matthews12003006––Roanoke Rapids420012–9––…