By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a world where big corporations dominate the food industry, it’s refreshing to see a local butcher shop taking center stage. O’Quinn’s Butcher Shop, operating for 13 weeks now, is a testament to the…
Player adaptability leads to Woods victory in second round of volleyball playoffs
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a second round playoff match, the Woods Charter volleyball team showcased their adaptability and emerged victorious. Despite facing challenges with player injuries, the team made strategic adjustments to their lineup, demonstrating their commitment…
Rebuilding the legacy: UNC basketball’s new journey under Hubert Davis
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – During the 2023 ACC Basketball Tipoff event Carolina basketball coach Hubert Davis and student-athletes Armando Bacot and R.J. Davis spoke to the media. UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis. (photo by Nell Redmond theACC.com) The…
Jon Scheyer: Molding a new era of Duke basketball success
Charlotte, NC – During the 2023 ACC Basketball Tipoff event Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer and student-athletes Kyle Filipowski and Jeremy Roach spoke to the media. Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer. (photo by Nell Redmond theACC.com) With Jon Scheyer at…
NC State basketball: A new chapter of transformation and leadership
Charlotte, NC – During the 2023 ACC Basketball Tipoff event NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts and student-athletes D.J. Burns and Casey Morsell spoke to the media. NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts. (photo by Nell Redmond/theACC.com) In the world…
Wake Forest’s coach Forbes and players discuss the journey to ACC basketball success
Charlotte, NC – During the 2023 ACC Basketball Tipoff event Wake Forest basketball coach Steve Forbes and student-athletes Andrew Carr and Cameron Hildreth spoke to the media. Wake Forest basketball coach Steve Forbes. (photo by Nell Redmond/theACC.com) In the world…
ACC dominates for 17th straight year in ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
Charlotte, NC – For the 17th consecutive year, the Atlantic Coast Conference leads the way among Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences in the “Best Colleges” rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. “The ACC’s 15-member institutions pride themselves on providing…
All 6 Chatham County high school volleyball teams make it into state playoffs
Pittsboro, NC – All six of Chatham County’s high school volleyball teams have made it into the 2023 NCHSAA state volleyball playoffs. The NCHSAA released the final state playoffs brackets for the 2023 volleyball season on Thursday morning. The first…
2023 Chatham County municipal election early voting hours and location
PITTSBORO, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections Office reminds voters of important early voting information for the 2023 Siler City, Pittsboro, Goldston, Goldston Gulf Sanitary District municipal elections, and the Cary District D run-off municipal election. When can…
Chatham County Board approves Moncure Small Area Plan: A vision for growth
Pittsboro, NC – On October 16, 2023, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved and adopted the Plan Moncure Small Area Plan by a 4 to 1 vote. The Plan Moncure Small Area Plan has been a priority project of…
The Northwood 9: Seniors who stayed and triumphed over adversity
By Chris Fortunes Pittsboro, NC – On Friday, September 29, Northwood traveled to Seaforth High to play football in Chatham County. Although these schools are only miles apart, they are very different. In the fall of 2021 Seaforth High School opened its doors as a…
Flaws of corporate welfare programs: It’s time to sunset JDIG in North Carolina
By Donald Bryson Raleigh, NC – In a 2015 Fox News interview, Charles Koch, the chairman of Koch Industries, said, “Well, corporate welfare I think is a disaster for this, this country. It’s crippling our economy. It is contributing to…
CCCC will host job fair in Pittsboro on October 18
Pittsboro, NC —Central Carolina Community College’s Career Center and Human Resource Development program will host a job fair from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, at the CCCC Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro, N.C. Employers that will be represented include Bojangles,…
Return of the N.C. State Fair: A post-pandemic comeback
By Sherman Criner Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina State Fair, one of the state’s most time-honored traditions, is only a few weeks away. The historic State Fair is set to be held at the Raleigh state fairgrounds from October…
Former UNC player Jeff Denny offers insights on Northwood basketball team and Drake Powell
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – High school basketball in Chatham County is buzzing with anticipation as the season is just around the corner. One player who has been making headlines is Northwood High School’s very own Drake Powell. I…
Pittsboro and Sanford: Merging for a brighter water future
Pittsboro, NC – On a pleasant Saturday morning, September 2nd, 2023, I sat down with Pittsboro Commissioner Kyle Shipp for a conversation. He shared insights into the town’s water situation and its merger with Sanford regarding water and sewer services.…