By Jim Stirling Raleigh, NC – With only 22 days left until election day, efforts to get voters to the polls have ramped up. In-person early voting begins this week on October 20, making this the last week we will…
One on One: Not interested in character
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – “We’re not Really Interested in Character” is the title of a chapter in a 1987 book about the corruptive nature of political fundraising. The recent attacks on the character of Georgia’s U.S. Senate…
Review: Mark Robinson’s unique story guides his political life
By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s life is shaped by financial hardship, family life, trains, churches, the military, and even professional wrestling. In other words, Robinson is an ordinary guy. Many political autobiographies are trite or…
ACC announces football game times & networks for October 20 & 22
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for October 22. Thursday, Oct. 20 Virginia at Georgia Tech, 7:30 p.m., ESPN (previously announced) Saturday, Oct. 22 Syracuse at Clemson,…
Chatham County arrest blotter: September 2022
Pittsboro, NC – Here is the Chatham County Sheriff department’s arrest blotter for September 2022. On September 1, Jesse Allen Russell, 36, homeless, was arrested by Deputy Shannon Read for Domestic Violence Protection Order violation. He was placed on a…
CCCC hosts National Manufacturing Day event
Sanford, NC – Foot traffic flowed freely through rows of booths at Manufacturing Day, at least until you approached the end of one path near the back. There, three high school students fitted with virtual reality headsets and handheld devices…
Chatham County News Tweets: 10.3.22 – 10.9.22
Pittsboro, NC – Join 4,894 others and follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Chatham County News Tweets: 2022-09-26 – 2022-10-02 https://t.co/cLKhSPizdV 08:00:06, 2022-10-03Chatham Chatlist #7393 – https://t.co/e7zwFsYMyy #ChathamNC 1. Ley…
Chatham Council on Aging to hold Senior Education Conference on Nov. 18
Pittsboro, NC – Following a two-year hiatus, the Chatham County Council on Aging will bring back its popular Senior Education Conference on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business…
Chatham School Board selects Julie Bridenstine to fill vacant seat
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education members voted unanimously on Thursday,October 6, 2022, to appoint Julie Bridenstine to fill the District 1 seat vacated when Melissa Hlavac resigned in September. Julie Bridenstine during interview with Chatham County…
Chatham County News Tweets: 9.26.22 – 10.2.22
Pittsboro, NC – Join 4,886 others and follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Chatham County News Tweets: 2022-09-19 – 2022-09-25 https://t.co/BfnactniVP 08:02:16, 2022-09-26RT @TriangleBIZJrnl: A prime piece of real estate across the street…
Local parents’ group provides free U.S. Constitutions to Chatham County 8th graders
Pittsboro, NC – In celebration of Constitution Day and in conjunction with the 917 Society, Moms for Liberty – Chatham County, NC is honored to present to every 8th grader in Chatham County a free, pocket-sized copy of the U.S.…
Chatham County School Board to interview candidates on October 6 to fill vacant seat
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Schools Board of Education has received applications from 10 eligible candidates who wish to serve in the District 1 seat vacated by Melissa Hlavac earlier this month. On September 30, Dana Gillispie withdrew her…
Sign up for the Northwood Charger Stampede 5K Run/Walk
Pittsboro, NC – The 3rd Annual Northwood Charger Stampede 5K Run/Walk will take place at Northwood high school on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 10 a.m. on the beautiful Ronald Horton Cross Country Trail. This race is a wonderful blend of…
Here are the Week 5 ACC football players of the week
Greeensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized following their standout performances in last weekend’s games. The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel. The following are this week’s…
ACC announces football game times & networks for October 15
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for Oct. 15. photo by Gene Galin Games of local interest in North Carolina include NC State at Syracuse on Saturday…
Case of monkeypox confirmed in Chatham County
Pittsboro, NC – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) has reported Chatham County’s first confirmed case of monkeypox. To protect privacy and in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Chatham…