Siler City, NC – The second seeded Chatham Charter Knights varsity baseball team (17-1) won Friday’s home playoff game against the 14th seeded Chatham Central Bears (15-8) by a score of 7-4. In an intense county rivalry game, the Chatham…
Dr. Jennifer Platt’s Tick Talk – Educating Chatham County on tick-borne diseases
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Ticks may be small, but they can cause big problems for those who come into contact with them. In Chatham County, North Carolina, tick-related incidents are on the rise, leaving many residents puzzled about…
May-December festivities: Free events at the MOSAIC
Pittsboro, NC – There’s an event for everyone May – December. Join us on the MOSAIC Family Commons each week. Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons (event lawn) and The Works Yard Paseo (Farmers Market only) near 367 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro,…
Grand opening at 79°West: Your ultimate workspace solution is now open
Pittsboro, NC – 79°West celebrated their grand opening on Tuesday, May 9. They are located at MOSAIC in Chatham Park at 120 Mosaic Blvd., Suite 120, Pittsboro, NC 27312. 79°West is a flexible workspace, a coworking community, and a meeting…
Letter from former UNC female athletes: Will NC stand up for women’s sports?
Chapel Hill, NC – As former varsity athletes at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, we know what it takes to compete. photo by Chau Cédric We applaud efforts in the North Carolina legislature to support equal athletic opportunity…
Northwood lacrosse coach Randy Cox reflects on state playoff victory against Croatan
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In an intense match-up between the Northwood High School lacrosse team and Croatan High School, the Northwood Chargers emerged victorious with a thrilling 5-4 win in the state playoffs. The game showcased the team’s…
Lowes Foods is hiring for their new grocery store in Pittsboro
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Lowes Foods is preparing to open a brand new grocery store in Pittsboro, set to welcome customers by the end of June. The new store is located next to the Northwood high school. With…
Bear Creek man charged with indecent liberties
Bear Creek, NC – On February 20, 2023, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man molesting a child family member and recording the victim in the bathroom on his cellphone. A search warrant was issued to…
Woods Charter girls soccer senior night – Celebrating excellence on and off the field
By Gene Galin Chatham County, NC – Woods Charter School’s girls’ soccer team held their Senior Night recognition event, honoring the graduating players who have made a significant impact on the team throughout their high school careers. The event, which…
The Guild unveiled: Grand opening of new apartments at Chatham Park
Pittsboro, NC – MOSAIC at Chatham Park, a 44-acre live-work-play-learn development in Pittsboro, NC, is set to host a dedication ceremony for a 12-foot interactive mosaic sculpture crafted by local artist Theresa Arico. The ceremony will be chronicled by documentary…
Suspect arrested for indecent liberties with child
Siler City, NC – A Virginia man has been charged after an investigation found he had taken indecent liberties with a child during an incident last November in Siler City. Alex Gerardi Jimenez Rodriguez On May 7, the Chesterfield (Virginia)…
Chatham School Board to get year-round school survey update at May 8 meeting
Pittsboro, NC – At the May 8 Chatham County School Board meeting Dr. Amanda Moran Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services & Instructional Support is scheduled to provide school board members with an update on the year-round school study. During the…
CCCC Trustees will meet for lease approval on Moore Center May 9
Sanford, NC – The Central Carolina Community College Board of Trustees will meet in-person at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, in the Marchant Hall Conference Room on the CCCC Lee Main Campus in Sanford. The meeting is available virtually here.…
NCHSAA Board of Directors approves NIL procedures for student-athletes
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors completed its Spring Meeting on Wednesday at the NCHSAA office and voted to approve several items that should positively impact student-athletes across the state. Upon a recommendation…
Second suspect arrested in connection with Chatham County shooting of 17-year-old
Pittsboro, NC – On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office arrested a second suspect in connection with a shooting that occurred on April 26, 2023. Wayne Lee Wilson Jr. Wayne Lee Wilson Jr., 26, no address, is…
Siler City resident busted in Sanford for drug possession
Sanford, NC – On Friday morning at 1:30 a.m. Sanford Police Department patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on Horner Blvd at Carthage Street. As a result of that stop, officers located the driver to be in possession of methamphetamines.…