By Greg Childress Pittsboro, NC – A State Board of Education appeals panel will recommend against allowing School of the Arts for Boys Academy (SABA) to continue to operate in Chatham County. School of the Arts for Boys Academy students.…
Hit-and-run incident along U.S. Highway 64 claims life of Siler City resident
Siler City, NC – The North Carolina State Highway Patrol says a 49-year-old pedestrian was fatally injured early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run accident in Chatham County. Diana Davis Johnson was fatally injured early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run accident…
Mother’s ordeal: Domestic assault by knife-wielding son
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call on November 16, 2023, reporting a domestic assault incident at 97533 Franklin Ridge, Chapel Hill. The victim, a female, reported being assaulted by her son with a knife.…
Disturbance turns violent: Charges filed in Goldston incident
Goldston, NC – A 17-year-old juvenile suspect faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon and other offenses following an altercation that turned violent at a Goldston residence last month. On November 24, 2023, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded…
ACC football champion Florida State leads way with 11 bowl selections
Charlotte, NC – Led by undefeated 2023 ACC Champion and No. 5 nationally-ranked Florida State’s 11th appearance in the Orange Bowl, the Atlantic Coast Conference placed a Power 5-leading 11 teams in football postseason games on Sunday. (photo by Gene…
Primetime showdown on ABC: ACC Football Championship Game to kick off under the lights
Charlotte, NC – No. 4 Florida State (12-0, 8-0 ACC) and No. 14 Louisville (10-2, 7-1 ACC) will meet in the 2023 ACC Football Championship Game on Saturday, December 2, at 8 p.m. on ABC. This is the 14th time…
The reality of electric vehicle reliability: Consumer Report’s annual auto reliability survey
Yonkers, NY — Consumers are buying electric vehicles in growing numbers, but poor reliability remains an issue, according to the latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey data from Consumer Reports (CR), the nonprofit research, testing, and consumer advocacy organization. Electric pickups…
Dr. John Shelton Reed examines the history and culture of barbecue
Pittsboro, NC – Few things spark an argument as quickly in this state as the mere mention of barbecue. Eastern or western. Tomato or no tomato. Rub or no rub. Does grilling even count? And that doesn’t even touch some…
Deputy John Lacy’s extraordinary Friday night: A tale of deer rescue
Bear Creek, NC – Talk about a wild Friday night! Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Lacy experienced just that on the evening of November 17. At approximately 8:30 p.m., John was dispatched to handle an unusual call at a…
Feeding the community: Mountaire Farms’ Thanksgiving for Thousands
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – In the heart of Siler City, a remarkable annual event unfolds annually at Mountaire Farms, aptly named “Thanksgiving for Thousands.” This initiative, in its fifth year locally and 34th year company-wide, is a…
ACC football game times & networks for week 13 finalized
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the final football game times and networks for Week 13, November 24-25. Locally here are the games of interest: Pitt will play at Duke at noon and Carolina…
Student artists unveil vibrant murals showcasing Pittsboro’s essence
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a celebration of creativity and community spirit, student artists from various schools in the Pittsboro area unveiled a series of striking murals at the 2023 Pittsboro Homecoming event at the Pop Up Park…
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office diffuses potentially dangerous situation involving Chapel Hill man
Pittsboro, NC – On Wednesday night, November 15, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office successfully diffused a potentially dangerous situation involving a Chapel Hill man experiencing a mental health crisis. At approximately 10:30 p.m., Chatham County deputies responded to information provided…
Eight Chatham County high school volleyball players make the NCVBCA All-State teams
Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Volleyball Coaches Association has released its 2023-24 all-state teams awards – sorted by classification. Eight Chatham County high school volleyball players excelled in their sport and made either the first or second all-state teams. In…
Severe drought conditions impact 31 counties in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina’s Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its Severe Drought category (D2 classification) for parts of 31 counties as of Nov. 7. Impacted counties range from Cherokee County in the west to Moore County in…
Here are the Week 11 ACC Football Players of the Week
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized for their standout performances in Week 11 of the season. The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel. The following are…