By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Unaffiliated voters have overtaken Democrats as the largest voting group in North Carolina, according to the latest data from the N.C. State Board of Elections. The number of unaffiliated voters now stands at…
Videos of Chatham Charter 1A state basketball championship game
By Gene Galin Raleigh, NC – The Chatham Charter Knights made their first ever appearance in the 1A Men’s State basketball championship game. They lost a heartbreaker to Hayesville High School, 54-43 in overtime on Saturday afternoon, March 12, 2022…
NC State Wolfpack cruises to NCAA Tournament first-round win over Longwood
Raleigh, NC – Third-ranked and one-seeded Wolfpack women’s basketball (30-3) won its NCAA Tournament opener for the fifth trip in a row on Saturday afternoon as it defeated 16th-seeded Longwood (22-12) by a 96-68 score inside Reynolds Coliseum. Raina Perez,…
Mr. Employer, tear down these masks
By Jon Sanders Raleigh, NC – “You don’t have to wear that if you don’t want to.” A look of palpable relief crossed the plumber’s face. He had come to our house to replace our dishwasher. Before knocking on our…
Duke Blue Devils officially kicked off spring football on Friday
Durham, NC – Duke was back in action Friday as its spring football practice officially kicked off with a two-hour session at the Brooks Practice Facility. First spring practice for Duke football. (photo by Gene Galin) The Blue Devils worked…
Lemondré Watson named principal of Pittsboro Elementary
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education on March 14, 2022, approved Mr. Lemondré Watson as the new principal of Pittsboro Elementary School. Mr. Lemondré Watson Mr. Watson is in his ninth year as a public school educator.…
WFU Demon Deacons take on Virginia Commonwealth in NIT second round
Winston-Salem, NC – The Wake Forest men’s basketball team will face VCU in the second round of the NIT on Saturday, March 19 inside Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum at 4 p.m. Wake Forest basketball coach Steve Forbes. (photo by…
No. 1 seed Wolfpack opens 2022 NCAA Women’s Tournament action at home Saturday
Raleigh, NC – Third-ranked and top-seeded NC State women’s basketball (29-3) begins 2022 NCAA Women’s Tournament action on Saturday afternoon as it hosts 16th-seeded Longwood (22-11) in Raleigh. Tip-off between the Wolfpack and the Lancers is scheduled for 2 p.m.…
Multiple court cases hold up voter ID in North Carolina
By Mitch Kokai Raleigh, NC – As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to shine a spotlight on North Carolina’s voter ID dispute, now might be an opportune time for an ID scorecard. photo created by freepik First, let’s look back…
North Carolina Democrats get reality check
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina General Assembly is going to stay in Republican hands after the 2022 midterms. For state Democrats, this is a bitter pill to swallow. That they’ve already managed to swallow it, however,…
Hayesville outlasts Chatham Charter in State Championship game, 54-43
Raleigh, NC – Hayesville exploded for 17 points in overtime to pull away from Chatham Charter and collect the Yellow Jackets’ second state championship in program history. Kolbe Ashe led the Yellow Jackets with 29 points and grabbed four points…
Northwood Lady Chargers stampeded to 3A State Girls Basketball Championship
By Brent Cooper Raleigh, NC – The Northwood Lady Chargers stampeded to the 3A State Girls Basketball Title Saturday night defeating Enka High School 70-42 at Reynolds Coliseum on Kay Yow Court in Jim Valvano Arena on the campus of…
Property rights are worth defending
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – There’s always a cost to protecting property rights. No rational person has ever suggested otherwise. In free societies that place a high value on the individual right to own and control private property, it’s…
Northwood Lady Chargers defeat Enka to win their first State Basketball Championship
Raleigh, NC – The Northwood Lady chargers won their first State Basketball Championship in convincing fashion, rolling by Enka 70-42. The Chargers got 18 points from Olivia Porter who also grabbed five rebounds and dished out four assists on her…
Useful info if you’re going to Reynolds Coliseum for State Basketball Championship games
Raleigh, NC – The NCHSAA and North Carolina State University will appreciate spectators’ cooperation in all of the following areas. Inside Reynolds Coliseum. (photo by Gene Galin) Noisemakers, banners, streamers, face/body paint, placards, confetti, thunder sticks and signs are not…
Videos: Northwood & Chatham Charter coaches talk about Saturday’s championship basketball games
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County has two high schools playing in the NCHSAA basketball championship games on Saturday at Reynolds Coliseum on the campus of NC State. The Chatham Charter Knights will face Hayesville at 5 pm.…