By David Larson Raleigh, NC – It’s hard enough to start a business, but it’s even harder when your meddling neighbors look for frivolous reasons to shut you down. They are the equivalent of the uptight lady down the block…
Scrimmage schedule set for Jack Shaner Jamboree at Northwood
Pittsboro, NC – We are a week away from the start of the high school football regular season start. As it has been for numerous year’s Northwood high school will host the Jack Shaner Jamboree this Friday, August 11. The…
One on One: Stephen Curry–underrated no more
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – In my hometown of Davidson, almost everyone worships the same god. A basketball playing-god named Stephen Curry. When Curry first came to town in 2006, he worked many miracles and gained many followers…
No ID? No problem: NC voters can now get free photo ID cards from county boards of elections
Raleigh, NC – Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification card for voting in North Carolina can now go to their county board of elections office to get a free ID. In Chatham County, the local county board…
Quarterback wars in the ACC: Fueling Riley Leonard’s drive for excellence
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – During his breakout session at this year’s ACC Football Kickoff event, Duke University quarterback Riley Leonard shared insights into his journey, the team’s remarkable turnaround, and his aspirations for the upcoming season. The talented…
VinFast accused of polluting waterways near site of Chatham County EV plant
By Theresa Opeka Moncure, NC – VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker Democrat North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper credited for leading an army of clean-energy companies coming to the state, is being criticized for polluting waterways near its $4 billion…
Authorities recover drowning victim at Jordan Lake
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, working in conjunction with other agencies on Sunday, August 6, recovered the body of a drowning victim who was boating and swimming at Jordan Lake. The victim has been identified as Donald…
Jake Muehlbach speaks out on unsafe construction and lack of accountability in Chatham County
Pittsboro, NC – In a recent Chatham County Commissioners meeting, Jake Muehlbach, a Chatham County resident expressed his frustration with the approval of a construction project that violated over 30 building codes and displayed major structural issues. The incident highlighted…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda – 8/7/23
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. There…
North Carolina’s QB Drake Maye voted ACC Preseason Player of the Year
Greensboro, NC – Clemson leads all programs with seven players on the 27-member 2023 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Football Team announced on Wednesday. Florida State followed with four selections, while North Carolina had three picks, including redshirt sophomore quarterback Drake…
With ACC’s removal of divisions, QB Brennan Armstrong sees a golden opportunity for the Wolfpack
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – NC State Wolfpack’s star quarterback, Brennan Armstrong, is eagerly looking forward to the upcoming ACC football season. With new opponents on the horizon, Armstrong is particularly excited about facing off against Notre Dame. During…
Local talent stays home: Gus Ritchey commits to UNC football
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a major development for University of North Carolina (UNC) football, highly-touted 4-star recruit Gus Ritchey has officially committed to the Tar Heels. After the commitment, Tar Heel Illustrated publisher Andrew Jones and Director…
Fall football camp begins Friday for Duke
Durham, NC – Duke head football coach Mike Elko and the 2023 Blue Devils are scheduled to begin fall football camp on Friday. Last season, Elko guided Duke to an overall record of 9-4 capped by a 30-13 victory over UCF in…
The bleak reality of Siler City’s economy
By Christopher Havel Siler City, NC – As reviled as VinFast is already — not exactly a good portend of things to come, as such things are — having only barely entered the market, I kind of view it as…
Are Moms for Liberty a ‘hate group’?
By Kevin Garcia-Galindo Raleigh, NC – Last month, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) decided to start labeling Moms for Liberty an extremist group. The group pushes back against content in public schools that they believe is left-wing or sexually…
Chatham County arrest blotter: July 2023
Pittsboro, NC – Here is the Chatham County Sheriff department’s arrest blotter for July 2023. On July 1, Zachary James Robillard, 25, of 15 Pine Ridge, Pittsboro, was arrested by Deputy Brooke Roberts for failure to appear. He was issued…