By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Pittsboro is no stranger to art, with its vibrant community of artisans and craftsmen. However, a recent collaboration has brought local pottery to the forefront of the area’s growing cultural landscape. Renowned potter Mark…
Chatham Parkway detour: NCDOT to close Suttles Road for upgrades
Pittsboro, NC – The N.C. Department of Transportation will temporarily close Suttles Road near Chatham Parkway this week. Beginning Nov. 15, crews will close the stretch of roadway in both directions for drainage and waterline improvements. The closure will be…
A long-awaited addition: The Pittsboro Hampton Inn grand opening
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The first Hilton property in Chatham County celebrated its grand opening on November 14, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew community leaders, local residents, and hospitality industry professionals. The new Hampton Inn in…
Chatham County Schools announces district leadership changes
Pittsboro, NC – On November 7, 2024, the Chatham County Board of Education approved a Chief Technology Officer and a Public Information Officer for the district. Dr. Mark Samberg was named Chief Technology Officer for Chatham County Schools. Holding an…
Town of Pittsboro invites all to attend ribbon-cutting at downtown Pop-Up park
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro is proud to announce and invite all to attend a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of Pittsboro’s Pop-Up park! Join Town Staff, Community members, and Mayor Kyle Shipp as we…
ACC football game times and TV networks for week 13
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for Week 13, November 21-23. Locally, there will be only one game. That will be Virginia Tech at Duke on Saturday…
NC State women fall to No. 1 Gamecocks in Ally Tipoff, 71-57
Charlotte, NC – NC State women’s basketball fell to No. 1 South Carolina, 71-57, at the Ally Tipoff played at the Spectrum Center. Trailing by as many as 20 late in the third quarter, a Zamareya Jones layup cut the…
Wolfpack coach Wes Moore highlights key areas for improvement after loss to South Carolina
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – Following a hard-fought game against the No. 1 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks, NC State women’s basketball team, led by coach Wes Moore, faced a challenging but educational moment. In a game marked by struggles…
Operation Green Light: Illuminating the historic Chatham County Courthouse for veterans
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County announces that the historic Courthouse in Pittsboro is illuminated with green lights from November 7-12, 2024, for Operation Green Light to honor veterans and raise awareness about the challenges they face. This is a collaborative…
North Carolina’s political spectrum: A mix of red and blue
By John Hood North Carolinians make a familiar choice Raleigh, NC – To describe North Carolina as one of America’s chief political battlegrounds is a well-worn cliché. I’ve certainly done my part to wear it out. In past columns I’ve…
Shape the future of Pittsboro: Join the Board of Adjustments Advisory Board
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro seeks an engaged and civic-minded resident to fill one (1) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) position on the Board of Adjustments Advisory Board (BOA). Positions are filled by appointment of the Board of Commissioners of…
Wolfspeed secures federal funding for state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chatham County
By Katherine Zehnder Siler City, NC – Earlier this month, the Biden Administration announced that it had signed the initial agreement for up to $750 million in federal funding to support the construction of a new silicon carbide wafer manufacturing…
ACC announces football game times and TV networks for week 11
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners have announced the following football game times and networks for Week 11, November 8-9. It was previously announced that California and Wake Forest will play at 8 p.m. ET…
Champions at heart: Seaforth High School volleyball’s remarkable season
By Gene Galin Raleigh, NC – In a heartfelt post-game press conference, three Seaforth High School volleyball players and their coaches reflected on their exhilarating journey to the state championship. Despite a narrow defeat, coaches Scott Green and Khoury May…
JoyRide Equestrian: A haven for horse enthusiasts of all ages and abilities
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – JoyRide Equestrian, established by Elle Kimsey in 2017, has become a welcoming space in North Carolina for riders of all ages and backgrounds. What started as a small, adaptive program has grown into a…
Snatching campaign signs: A story of political shenanigans
By Mark Stinson Siler City, NC – Firstly it was the Harnett County democratic chair Lowell Simon who was arrested in Carthage for stealing political signs. It was likely a misunderstood fact about the location but the statement was accurate otherwise.…