Raleigh, NC – NC Quick Pass is now partnering with Harris Teeter, adding the NC Quick Pass Sticker to 150 stores across all of North Carolina and nearly tripling the number of retailers selling Transponders on the Go. In Chatham…
SROs sharpen school safety readiness with active shooter drill at Seaforth High School
Pittsboro, NC – With the start of the new school year just weeks away, Chatham County Sheriff’s Office personnel gathered at Seaforth High School this week for a high-intensity training exercise designed to prepare them for one of the worst…
Where’s my mail? The Pittsboro post office’s questionable practices
By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – Recently I have reported here all the problems I have been having with the US mail coming out of the Pittsboro post office. It’s always a story as to why I’m not receiving mail…
Salsa and storytelling: 3 Guys from Pittsboro having lunch at Aye! Toro
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – After a summer hiatus, the 3 Guys from Pittsboro having lunch convened at Aye! Toro, a local Mexican restaurant nestled behind a O’Reilly Auto Parts store. Greg Stafford, Eric Andrews and I indulged in…
UNC Tar Heels announce 2025-26 men’s basketball roster
Chapel Hill, NC – Senior guard Seth Trimble headlines the University of North Carolina’s 2025-26 men’s basketball roster. Trimble is one of 16 players on the roster, including five players who were previously on Tar Heel rosters, three incoming freshmen,…
NC State’s Meet the Pack and Victory Day celebrates community
Raleigh, NC – On Saturday afternoon, thousands of NC State Wolfpack fans gathered at Carter-Finley Stadium for the annual Meet the Pack Day, which intertwined with the seventh annual Victory Day in partnership with GiGi’s Playhouse. The stadium turf became…
Northwood Football Coach Dalton Brown: A Season of Commitment and Growth
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the Northwood High School football team gears up for the upcoming season, head coach Dalton Brown reflects on the growth and commitment he has fostered in his players during the off-season. With a…
Goldston mayor Hensley addresses community concerns in Q&A session
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – At August’s Breakfast Club event at 79 Degrees West, Goldston mayor Johnathan Hensley discussed a variety of pressing issues facing the small North Carolina community, from infrastructure improvements to the future of local businesses.…
Information made simple: Chatham County Board of Elections website revamp
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, created to enhance accessibility, simplify navigation, and better serve the information needs of voters, poll workers, and candidates ahead of…
Rising to the challenge: Coach Carter’s vision for the Jordan-Matthews football team
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the Jordan-Matthews High School football team gears up for the upcoming season, head coach Kermit Carter reflects on the progress made during the off-season and the challenges that lie ahead. With a renewed…
Mindset matters: Coach Matthews’ winning philosophy for Seaforth football
Pittsboro, NC – As the fall football season approaches, Seaforth High School is gearing up for a transformative year under the leadership of first-year head coach Tolbert Matthews. With a fresh perspective and a commitment to changing the team’s culture, Matthews…
Chatham Central football coach Derrin Little reflects on off-season progress & future goals
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the Chatham Central High School football team gears up for the upcoming season, head coach Derrin Little expresses optimism about the team’s development during the offseason. With increased participation, improved player performance, and…
Chatham Central football team gears up for a promising season
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Central Bears football team, under the guidance of Coach Little, is entering the new season with renewed energy and optimism. After what has been described as the best off-season since he took…
Goldston’s mayor Hensley champions small-town spirit and big dreams
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In Chatham County, a quarter-mile stretch of asphalt on Main Street in the town of Goldston has long been the subject of local legend. For some, it’s a remnant of small-town America’s drag-racing past;…
Ramseur man charged with attempted murder following stabbing incident
Siler City, NC – A Ramseur man faces multiple felony charges, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, following a stabbing incident that left two people injured in Chatham County last month. On July 21, 2025, the Chatham County Sheriff’s…
Pittsboro welcomes the 21st cohort of the RIoT Accelerator Program
Pittsboro, NC – RIoT is proud to announce the launch of the twenty-first cohort of the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP XXI), hosted for the first time in Pittsboro, North Carolina. This milestone cohort welcomes ten innovative startups to the program,…