Pittsboro, NC – SIFMA and the SIFMA Foundation announced the winning teams and congratulated the 6,500 students competing in the 2023 Capitol Hill Challenge, a national financial education program underwritten by the Charles Schwab Foundation. SIFMA and the SIFMA Foundation…
Wake Forest baseball receives no. 1 national seed in NCAA tournament
Winston-Salem, NC – The Wake Forest baseball team was selected to the 2023 NCAA Baseball Tournament as the No. 1 national seed, as announced on ESPN2 on Monday afternoon “To be the No. 1 national seed is a tremendous accomplishment…
Four ACC teams to host NCAA baseball regionals
Greensboro, NC – Four Atlantic Coast Conference teams – league-champion Clemson, Miami, Coastal Division champion Virginia and Atlantic Division champion Wake Forest – will host regionals in the 76th annual NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, as announced Sunday evening by…
VinFast faces more woes as fed issues safety recall for all their U.S. vehicles
By Theresa Opeka Chatham County, NC – If the bad reviews weren’t enough, now comes word of VinFast’s recall of all 999 VF8 2023 vehicles sent to the U.S. due to safety concerns. The Vietnamese-based electric vehicle maker was awarded an incentive…
School choice offers a brighter future
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina General Assembly is about to make all children eligible for the state’s Opportunity Scholarship program. They won’t all receive the same amounts — poor and middle-income families will be eligible for…
Chatham County seeks applicants for key advisory committees
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is seeking individuals to apply for several upcoming vacancies on its advisory committees. Service on committees is a great way for residents to have a voice on issues of interest and make a difference in…
‘Just don’t.’ Brutal reviews of VinFast car come amid merger to save Chatham County plant plans
By Theresa Opeka Chatham County, NC – Safety, quality, and monetary concerns are being raised about a Vietnamese electric vehicle maker that has its sights set on building a $4 billion EV production plant in Chatham County. Dr. Lisa Chapman…
I am one of many OBGYNs in NC who supports protecting unborn children
By Monique Chireau Wubbenhorst Raleigh, NC – An African proverb says, “In any abortion, one person is killed, another is injured, and a third gets paid.” Dr. Monique Chireau Wubbenhorst testifies at a U.S. Senate hearing, as seen on CSPAN. This sums up…
Carolina Hurricanes announce Eastern Conference Final schedule
Raleigh, NC – The National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes have announced the team’s schedule for the 2023 Eastern Conference Final. They will face the Florida Panthers. Carolina and Florida will meet in the playoffs for the first time, as the…
Three Chatham County teams advance to 2nd round of state soccer playoffs
Pittsboro, NC – Here’s a rundown of how the five Chatham County high school girls’ soccer teams fared in the first round of playoff games on Monday evening. The Woods Charter, Seaforth and Northwood teams will play in the second…
Honoring the fallen: Chatham County’s law enforcement memorial
Pittsboro, NC – In a ceremony held Tuesday, May 9, the Chatham County law enforcement community came together to honor the memory of the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving and protecting their communities in 2022.…
5 Chatham County girls’ soccer teams earn spots in state playoffs
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The NCHSAA released its girls’ soccer playoff brackets Friday and the matchups are set for the NCHSAA’s 2023 girls soccer state playoffs. This year Chatham County has five high school girls soccer teams make…
Chatham Charter defeats Chatham Central to advance to 3rd round playoff baseball game on Tuesday
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…