Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro has requested that the North Carolina General Assembly enact legislation that adds the Town to the list of more than 100 other cities and towns across North Carolina, including Siler City, Goldston, and…
Teeing up for education: Winners of the Chatham County Golf Classic
Pittsboro, NC – Opportunity was the big winner as golfers wrapped up the Eleventh Central Carolina Community College Foundation Chatham Golf Classic May 15 at The Golf Club at Chapel Ridge. The Classic combines fun with the serious goal of…
CrossFit 15-501 offers youth fitness and sports training options this summer
By Gene Galin Chatham County, NC – As summer approaches, many parents face the perennial challenge of keeping their children active and engaged. In an era where digital screens often dominate leisure time, Tim Pedersen and his team at CrossFit…
Friends, food, and fun: 3 Guys from Pittsboro having lunch at Allen and Son BBQ
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Up the road along 15-501 at the edge of Bynum lies a culinary gem that has been a local favorite for several decades – Allen and Son BBQ. On a sunny afternoon, three friends…
Siler City man facing additional child pornography charges
Siler City, NC – A Siler City man arrested in March on charges of child pornography is facing more charges after further investigation revealed additional pornographic images. Gerbing In March, while investigating a tip that a Siler City man was…
Pittsboro’s $11 Million proposed budget includes new vehicle tax
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro proudly presents its proposed 2024-2025 Fiscal Year budget. The proposed budget totals $11,093,912 and holds the property tax rate the same at $.44 per $100 of assessed value. The proposed budget includes a…
The farmer CEO: How Josh Harris balances work, family, and farming
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – In my conversation with Josh Harris, CEO of the Siler Area Chamber of Commerce, a range of topics were explored, from family dynamics to balancing multiple responsibilities and the evolving landscape of career…
Flashing red: NCDOT’s answer to signal malfunctions
Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Department of Transportation is improving safety at intersections when a traffic signal malfunctions and defaults into a flashing mode. The department has begun modifying its traffic signals so they will revert to a flashing red…
UNC-Chapel Hill reallocating $2.3 million from DEI to public safety
By Donna King Chapel Hill, NC – The UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted Monday to reallocate $2.3 million of taxpayer and trust fund dollars from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs at the university to public safety. “I think it’s…
Suspicious vehicle leads to tragic discovery at Goldston park
Goldston, NC – On May 2, 2024, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at Goldston Recreational Park, 355 Goldston Glendon Rd., Goldston. Deputies responded to the scene and discovered a deceased individual inside…
5 Chatham County teams make it into state soccer playoffs
Pittsboro, NC – This year Chatham County has five high school girls soccer teams make it into the state soccer playoffs. In the 1A bracket, Woods Charter (#2 seed) and Chatham Charter (#29) are playing. In the 2A bracket, Seaforth…
A brighter tomorrow: Siler Area Chamber’s vision for economic development and growth
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – I had the opportunity to sit down with the CEO of the Siler Area Chamber of Commerce, Josh Harris, to delve into the intricacies of economic growth, community development, and the challenges and…
North Carolina, are you ready for the gas car ban coming in 2032?
By Chet Thompson Raleigh, NC – By all accounts, President Biden is going to be spending a lot more time in North Carolina. But I’d wager to guess he won’t say a thing during his visits about what his administration…
One on One: Holden Thorp shares his diagnosis and more
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Holden Thorp, former chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and one of the smartest people I have ever known, made a startling announcement a couple of weeks ago. In…
One on One: Writing about restaurants: NC or NYC
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – What is so hard about writing a book or a series of articles about great restaurants in a particular city, state, or region? I have been trying to explain these difficulties recently as…
Conversation with Josh Harris: The evolution of Siler Area Chamber of Commerce
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – In a candid conversation with Josh Harris, the Executive Director and CEO of the Siler Area Chamber of Commerce, the journey of the Chamber’s inaugural year unfolds. From his transition from athletic director…