Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Schools is partnering with North Carolina Education Corps (NCEC) to accelerate learning for young readers through high-impact tutoring. Applications are open for anyone interested in pursuing a paid part-time opportunity to support elementary school students…
Month: November 2022
NC State place kicker Chris Dunn named finalist for Groza Award
West Palm Beach, Fla. – NC State place kicker Christopher Dunn has been named one of the three finalists for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced today. Dunn, along with Stanford’s Joshua Karty…
Local elections demonstrate that every vote matters
By Michelle Maxfield Pittsboro, NC – After reading Mr. Brownfield’s words of gratitude to the citizens in Chatham County who voted in the 2022 midterms, I felt compelled to respond. This year was the first time I voted outside thegeneral…
2022’s best & worst cities for singles
By Adam McCann Finding love can be tough, especially during a year of high inflation that has left many people strapped for cash. The average date costs over $90 and 19% of people in Gen Z and 22% of millennials…
Video highlights of Carolina vs NC State football game
Chapel Hill, NC – The NC State Wolfpack won a thriller in their rivalry game against North Carolina, beating the Tar Heels 30-27 in double overtime. Wolfpack quarterback Ben Finely completed 27 of 40 passes for 271 yards and 2…
Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman wins ACC’s Brian Piccolo Award
Winston-Salem, NC – Wake Forest football redshirt junior quarterback Sam Hartman was named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s 2022 Brian Piccolo Award recipient on Monday. Hartman is the sixth Demon Deacon to win this prestigious honor and he will be celebrated at the…
Demon Deacons lose to Duke in final football game of the season, 34-31
Durham, NC – Despite three touchdown passes from Sam Hartman, Wake Forest dropped a hard-fought contest at Duke on Saturday in both teams’ regular season finale, 34-31. check out our Photo Gallery This was the first time since 2017 that…
Chatham County finance department receives national award for excellence
Pittsboro, NC – On November 21, 2022, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners recognized the County’s Finance Department for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and…
ACC football schedule for this Thanksgiving weekend
Greensboro, NC – Here’s a rundown of the ACC football games this final weekend of the regular season. photo by Gene Galin Friday, Nov. 25, Time, TV, SiriusXM, App/Web NC State (7-4, 3-4) at North Carolina (9-2, 6-1), 3:30 p.m.,…
Dispelling myths to collectively create success
By Amy Kappelman Pittsboro, NC – As a parent of four children in Chatham County schools, I agree with the Chatham County school board and administration’s constant and consistent celebration of our schools — there is much to celebrate. My…