Charlotte, 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…
Month: September 2023
Duke shocks college football world: Crushes Clemson 28-7 in prime-time thriller
Durham, NC – Duke out-scored No. 9 Clemson 22-0 in the second half and handed the Tigers a 28-7 defeat in a Labor Day Night prime-time game on Monday in Durham. Duke quarterback Riley Leonard ((photo by Gene Galin) The…
In defense of ‘thoughts and prayers’
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – After a tragedy, it’s an American custom to offer one’s “thoughts and prayers” for the situation and those most affected. It can be a cliche for those who don’t know what else to say,…
Can you help? Sheriff’s office seeks help identifying woman found in Jordan Lake
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public to identify a woman whose body was discovered in Jordan Lake this week. On Tuesday, August 29, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a boater at Jordan Lake…
Chatham Board of Elections to host voter ID information session
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections is hosting a Voter Identification (ID) Information Session on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The session will be held at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference…
Record crowd and historic win for Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium
Winston-Salem, NC – On a special Opening Night when the home of Demon Deacons football donned its new name, Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Wake Forest University hosted its first season-opening sellout crowd since 2011 and its sixth sellout overall…
I’ve seen real racism. And voter ID isn’t it.
By Ken Fontenot Raleigh, NC – Perhaps, there is nothing that infuriates me more than an argument against racism that itself is inherently racist. I am about 40 years old, but in my short life I have tasted the harsh reality…