Durham, NC – Duke Vice President and Director of Athletics Nina King announced on Sunday the school and head football coach David Cutcliffe have reached a mutual agreement for separation. photo by Gene Galin “After some detailed and amiable discussions…
2021 NCHSAA football fourth round final scores & regional finals pairings
Chapel Hill, NC – Here are the final scores from the fourth round of the 2021 NCHSAA football playoffs. 1A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOURTH ROUND PAIRINGS EAST #1 Tarboro (12-1) 27, #4 Northampton County (10-3) 3 #6 Pender (9-3) 34,…
NC high school sports plan signed into law
By CJ Staff Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper has signed the Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics bill into law. photo by Gene Galin House Bill 91 is an effort to reform the management of high school sports in…
Meet William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, on First Sunday at the Historical Museum
Pittsboro, NC – Did you know? Chatham County was named for William Pitt the Elder, Earl of Chatham. The Elder’s painting hangs in the Historic Courthouse in the courtroom. Pittsboro is probably named after William Pitt, the Elder’s, second son,…
North Carolina farms host Christmas holiday and winter events
Raleigh, NC – The Christmas holiday season offers great opportunities to explore agritourism activities on farms and across North Carolina. Visitors will find plenty of outdoor experiences from tours, trails, farmers markets, farm stands, Christmas holiday festivals and special events.…
Walter Petty announces candidacy for NC House
Siler City, NC – Former County Commissioner, local business owner, and lifelong resident of Siler City announced his candidacy for NC House District 54 today. Walter Petty (photo by Gene Galin 2018) Walter has spent the majority of his career…
Chatham families invited to celebrate the Christmas season at Holiday in the Park
Siler City, NC – Tis the season to celebrate with the Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department at the third annual Holiday in the Park. The afternoon will be packed full of fun, family-friendly, free activities for the community to…
Chatham County News Tweets: 11.15.21 – 11.21.21
Pittsboro, NC – Follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Backstage before the 2021 All-County Band concert on November 18 at Seaforth High School. Chatham County News Tweets: 2021-11-08 – 2021-11-14 https://t.co/dQD40NTesR 08:00:06,…
New NC budget expands school choice
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Many North Carolinians breathed a sigh of relief last week when the GOP-led legislature and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper came to terms on a budget for the new biennium. School choice advocates were…
2021 NCHSAA Football playoffs fourth round
Chapel Hill, NC – The fourth round of the 2021 NCHSAA Football State Playoffs is scheduled for Friday, November 26, 2021. 1A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOURTH ROUND PAIRINGS EAST #1 Tarboro (11-1) vs. #4 Northampton County (10-2) #2 Northside-Pinetown (11-1)…
NC House passes election-reform measures
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – A number of key election reforms moved through the N.C. House this week. Included on that list is a bill that switches up the deadline for absentee ballots and another measure that bans…
COVID-19 vaccine boosters now available; Options for kids 5-11 continue to expand
Pittsboro, NC – Booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine are now available for all people ages 18 and older, and options for children ages 5-11 continue to expand in Chatham County. While North Carolina and Chatham County have seen a…
Duke football coach David Cutcliffe talks about upcoming Miami game
Durham, NC – Duke football head coach David Cutcliffe met with members of the media on Monday afternoon for his weekly press conference. The Blue Devils host Miami on Saturday for Senior Day. The game will be broadcast on RSN with Tom…
Chatham Community Library presents virtual film screening: Daring to Resist: Three Women Who Faced the Holocaust
Pittsboro, NC – In recognition of Universal Human Rights Month, Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of Daring to Resist: Three Women Who Faced the Holocaust (1999), beginning Thursday, December 9, 2021, and continuing through Thursday, December 16. This program is…
November 22 is decision day for North Woods
By Mark Pavao Pittsboro, NC – The moment of truth has arrived for North Woods. On Nov 22, the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet to discuss and vote on whether or not to send a formal letter to NCDOT…
One on One: Thanksgiving to the rescue again
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and I explained in a column many years ago. Photo by krakenimages One reason is that it is one of the very few days we have saved just…