Pittsboro, NC – Disney’s 1,500-acre Asteria community to be developed northeast of Pittsboro will include 4,000 single-family and multifamily homes. Bird’s eye view of the Haw River from 15-501 towards the Bynum Bridge 1.27.24 In an open letter, the Haw…
Month: January 2024
Seaforth #1 and Northwood #13 in 2A dual team wrestling state championships
Chapel Hill, NC – The N.C. High School Athletic Association released the state playoff brackets for the dual-team wrestling playoffs on Thursday afternoon and the first round matchups are set. Seaforth and Northwood wrestling teams group shot 11.29.23 (photo by…
North Carolinians rally against potential new mask mandates at Tuesday hearing
By Brianna Kraemer Raleigh, NC – More than 100 people attended the North Carolina Department of Labor’s two public hearings on Tuesday to consider re-implementing masking and social distancing requirements for businesses. photo by Tommaso Pecchioli Left-leaning groups filed petitions…
North Carolina homeowners push back in hearing on request to hike insurance rates
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – Property owners filled a public comment forum Monday, opposing the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s request for an average increase of 42% in homeowners’ insurance rates. The hearing was both online and in person at the…
If I only had a bigger spoon
By Nathan Allen Booko Pittsboro, NC – I have given it a great deal of thought. If I only had a bigger spoon, I could eat more, faster. But, gee, that would mean that I probably would need a bigger…
Mountaire Farms’ applications for $2,500 scholarships now open for 2024
Siler City, NC – Mountaire Farms, the country’s fourth largest chicken processer, has dozens of $2,500 scholarships available for the children and grandchildren of employees, poultry growers, and grain producers. The application is now open and the deadline to apply…
Tech Show and Tell Nite: Where innovation meets craft beer
By Burney Waring Pittsboro, NC – We are pleased to host Tech Show and Tell Nite. We aim to bring together tech lovers to share their passions, hobbies, or interesting gadgets. Date: Tuesday, January 30 Time: 5 pm Location: Havoc…
Chatham Historical Museum schedules volunteer orientation for February 17
By Wanda Pender Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Historical Museum thanks you all for a successful 2023. Our great team of museum volunteers serve in various capacities: museum docents, school field trip leaders, tour guides, re-enactors, historical presenters, and more-…
18-year-old faces charges for assault on J-M High School principal during fight at game
Siler City, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has issued a criminal summons for Jamari Amir Jones, 18, of Burlington, in connection with an incident that occurred during the Jordan-Matthews versus Cummings (Burlington) varsity basketball game on Friday, January…
Small town, big hearts: Community comes together to assist Tony Lassiter
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a small town where everyone seems to know each other, the community around Pittsboro recently rallied together to assist a beloved member, Tony Lassiter, in a heartwarming display of unity and generosity. This…