Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team (17-5, 7-4 ACC) starts a two-game homestand Wednesday evening when it hosts Florida State (7-15, 5-6 ACC) at PNC Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. and the game will be…
Quasi teacher’s union NCAE is raising dues again. But what value do they provide?
By Kelly Mann Raleigh, NC – North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) and their parent organization the National Education Association (NEA) increased already exorbitant membership dues on North Carolina teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. Let’s try to put into…
Pollard 8th-grader Ryan Serem wins Chatham County Schools District spelling bee
Pittsboro, NC – Among the more than three dozen spellers who qualified to compete in the District-wide Spelling Bee, Monday, Jan 30, 2023, Margaret B. Pollard eighth-grader Ryan Serem emerged as the top speller. Chatham County School’s spelling bee champ,…
UNC will play seven home games during 2023 football season
Chapel Hill, NC – The University of North Carolina will play seven home games, one neutral-site game and four home games as the ACC announced the 2023 football schedule on Monday. The home slate is highlighted by non-conference match-ups with…
Doherty’s Irish Pub is coming to SoCo in downtown Pittsboro
By Eric Andrews Pittsboro, NC – We are getting a new restaurant at 56 Sanford street. This is between the Mod and the ABC store. We just signed a long term lease. We’re proud to announce that Doherty’s, which is…
Duo charged in breaking and entering case
Goldston, NC – In November 2022, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Fayetteville Road in Goldston regarding a breaking and entering into a residence from which items were reported stolen. Investigators have since charged Kyuana Reaves,…
GPS tracking feature leads investigators to larceny suspect
Pittsboro, NC – In August 2022, members of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded to Beaver Creek Road, New Hill, regarding a reported breaking and entering into a motor vehicle. The victim reported multiple personal items stolen from the vehicle,…
NC isn’t done yet when it comes to school choice
By Shelby Doyle Raleigh, NC – This week, I was talking with a radio host based in Charlotte, and she asked me how North Carolina stacks up when it comes to school choice. My answer: the state has a lot…
Sanford man charged with drug trafficking in Bonlee Area
Bonlee, NC – In December 2022, members of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling the Bonlee area when they observed a suspicious vehicle with fictitious tags in the parking lot of a local store. Deputies made contact with the…
NC State Wolfpack hosts Notre Dame Tuesday night at PNC Arena
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team (15-5, 5-4 ACC) returns home after two road games last week to host Notre Dame (9-11, 1-8 ACC) Tuesday evening at PNC Arena. photo by Gene Galin Tipoff is scheduled for…
Northwood hires Mitch Johnson as new football coach
Pittsboro, NC – Northwood High School is pleased to announce Mitch Johnson as its new head football coach. Johnson was approved by the Chatham County School Board Tuesday evening. He will teach physical education in addition to his coaching duties.…
Larry Savage resigns as Chatham Grove principal. Going to be principal at West Cary Middle
Pittsboro, NC – Dr. Larry Savage has submitted his resignation as Chatham Grove principal. He has accepted the position as the new principal at West Cary Middle School. Dr. Savage was named the principal of then new Chatham Grove Elementary…
Chatham County Libraries Awarded Food Literacy Center Grant
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Public Libraries is excited to announce the award of a $17,000 Food Literacy Center grant from the State Library of North Carolina. In partnership with the Chatham County Public Health Department and the N.C. Cooperative…
Chatham Central High School recertified as National AVID Demonstration Site
Bear Creek, NC – Chatham Central High School was again designated as an AVID National Demonstration Site for the next three years. AVID — Advancement Via Individual Determination — is a college-readiness program that has proved effective in helping students…
Information for January 17 Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. Note that the meeting day is on…
A great black-owned barbecue in trouble
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Two years ago a Durham restaurant, Backyard Barbecue, gained national attention for being featured in “Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue” by Adrian Miller. Miller believes that the story of…