Raleigh, NC – In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, the NC State women’s basketball team overcame a halftime deficit to defeat the Duke Blue Devils 89-83 on Monday night. Head coach Wes Moore praised his team’s determination and…
NCAA implements policy limiting women’s sports to assigned female athletes
Indianapolis, Indiana – Today, the NCAA announced the Board of Governors voted to update the Association’s participation policy for transgender student-athletes following the Trump administration’s executive order. The new policy limits competition in women’s sports to student-athletes assigned female at…
Beatrice Allen wins 2024-2025 Chatham County Schools Spelling Bee
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Schools (CCS) proudly announces that Beatrice Allen, a fifth-grade student from Perry W. Harrison Elementary School, has won the 2024-2025 CCS Spelling Bee. The district-level competition took place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Seaforth…
Wolfpack coach Kevin Keatts reflects on tough loss to Clemson
Raleigh, NC – In the press conference following NC State’s challenging defeat to Clemson, coach Kevin Keatts addressed the pressing issues his team is facing while also highlighting some bright spots in their performance. Despite the outcome, Keatts emphasized the…
Coach Albright’s winning strategy: Inside Chatham Central girls’ basketball
By Gene Galin Bear Creek, NC – Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record and I had coach Aedrin Albright of the Chatham Central girls’ basketball team join us on this week’s ChathamNC Sports Roundup livestream. She shared a…
Casey Golden Inducted into J-M Sports Hall of Fame: A journey from small town to big dreams
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – The Jordan-Matthews Sports Hall of Fame welcomed a new member on January 24, 2025, as Casey Golden was officially inducted for his outstanding athletic achievements. Golden, a multi-sport athlete at Jordan-Matthews High School,…
Coach Armstrong and the legacy of Seaforth wrestling
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the winter sports season unfolds in Chatham County, local high school teams are making headlines with their impressive performances and notable achievements. This article delves into the successes of Seaforth Wrestling as Asheebo…
Chatham County and UNC join forces for housing solutions
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County has been selected to participate in the University of North Carolina’s Our State, Our Homes program to develop tools and resources to address local housing issues. Chatham County is one of 22 counties selected to…
SMU halts NC State’s comeback bid, wins 63-57
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team battled back from a 15-point second half deficit to get within one with 3:21 to play, but couldn’t complete the comeback as SMU held off the Pack, 63-57, Saturday afternoon inside…
Hubert Davis reflects on UNC’s tough win against Boston College
Chapel Hill, NC – In an overtime victory against Boston College on January 25, North Carolina basketball coach Hubert Davis emphasized the importance of resilience and teamwork, despite the team’s defensive struggles. Addressing media after the game, Davis analyzed the…
The Cardiac Pack: Recounting NC State’s 1983 NCAA Championship
By Gene Galin (part 2 of a 4 part series) Raleigh, NC – In my conversation with Tim Peeler, the “unofficial sports historian” for North Carolina State University (NC State), the remarkable journey of the 1983 NCAA Championship-winning basketball team…
From the NFL to Chatham County: Cedric Peerman’s flag football vision
By Gene Galin (Part 1 of a 2 part series) Pittsboro, NC – On a snowy Tuesday in January 2025, Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record and I sat down with former Cincinnati Bengals football player Cedric Peerman…
Northwood Chargers basketball: Building a legacy of excellence under coach Matt Brown
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham NC Sports Roundup on January 16 with hosts Asheebo Rojas and me features a conversation with Northwood basketball coach Matt Brown, discussing the team’s ongoing success, key players, and strategies for improvement.…
Daddy’s old Indian head buffalo nickels
By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – When I left home at age eighteen 1954 for New York City to seek my fortune, I was a small town hick and really wasn’t fully aware of just what I was getting myself…
To make homes more affordable, build!
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – In places where the regulatory climate makes it easier to build new homes, it’s easier for people to find housing at affordable prices. photo by Gene Galin No, really, please bear with me. I…
Winter weather affects Chatham County government operations
Pittsboro, NC – Due to expected winter weather conditions, the following Chatham County Government offices will operate with the revised schedules: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Solid Waste & Recycling All 12 Collection Centers will close at 5:00 p.m. Libraries All…