By David Larson Raleigh, NC – It’s hard enough to start a business, but it’s even harder when your meddling neighbors look for frivolous reasons to shut you down. They are the equivalent of the uptight lady down the block…
Month: August 2023
Scrimmage schedule set for Jack Shaner Jamboree at Northwood
Pittsboro, NC – We are a week away from the start of the high school football regular season start. As it has been for numerous year’s Northwood high school will host the Jack Shaner Jamboree this Friday, August 11. The…
One on One: Stephen Curry–underrated no more
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – In my hometown of Davidson, almost everyone worships the same god. A basketball playing-god named Stephen Curry. When Curry first came to town in 2006, he worked many miracles and gained many followers…
No ID? No problem: NC voters can now get free photo ID cards from county boards of elections
Raleigh, NC – Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification card for voting in North Carolina can now go to their county board of elections office to get a free ID. In Chatham County, the local county board…
Quarterback wars in the ACC: Fueling Riley Leonard’s drive for excellence
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – During his breakout session at this year’s ACC Football Kickoff event, Duke University quarterback Riley Leonard shared insights into his journey, the team’s remarkable turnaround, and his aspirations for the upcoming season. The talented…
VinFast accused of polluting waterways near site of Chatham County EV plant
By Theresa Opeka Moncure, NC – VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker Democrat North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper credited for leading an army of clean-energy companies coming to the state, is being criticized for polluting waterways near its $4 billion…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda – 8/7/23
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. There…
Authorities recover drowning victim at Jordan Lake
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, working in conjunction with other agencies on Sunday, August 6, recovered the body of a drowning victim who was boating and swimming at Jordan Lake. The victim has been identified as Donald…
Jake Muehlbach speaks out on unsafe construction and lack of accountability in Chatham County
Pittsboro, NC – In a recent Chatham County Commissioners meeting, Jake Muehlbach, a Chatham County resident expressed his frustration with the approval of a construction project that violated over 30 building codes and displayed major structural issues. The incident highlighted…
North Carolina’s QB Drake Maye voted ACC Preseason Player of the Year
Greensboro, NC – Clemson leads all programs with seven players on the 27-member 2023 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Football Team announced on Wednesday. Florida State followed with four selections, while North Carolina had three picks, including redshirt sophomore quarterback Drake…