By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – I had the opportunity to sit down with the CEO of the Siler Area Chamber of Commerce, Josh Harris, to delve into the intricacies of economic growth, community development, and the challenges and…
Month: May 2024
5 Chatham County teams make it into state soccer playoffs
Pittsboro, NC – This year Chatham County has five high school girls soccer teams make it into the state soccer playoffs. In the 1A bracket, Woods Charter (#2 seed) and Chatham Charter (#29) are playing. In the 2A bracket, Seaforth…
Suspicious vehicle leads to tragic discovery at Goldston park
Goldston, NC – On May 2, 2024, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at Goldston Recreational Park, 355 Goldston Glendon Rd., Goldston. Deputies responded to the scene and discovered a deceased individual inside…
North Carolina, are you ready for the gas car ban coming in 2032?
By Chet Thompson Raleigh, NC – By all accounts, President Biden is going to be spending a lot more time in North Carolina. But I’d wager to guess he won’t say a thing during his visits about what his administration…
One on One: Holden Thorp shares his diagnosis and more
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Holden Thorp, former chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and one of the smartest people I have ever known, made a startling announcement a couple of weeks ago. In…
One on One: Writing about restaurants: NC or NYC
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – What is so hard about writing a book or a series of articles about great restaurants in a particular city, state, or region? I have been trying to explain these difficulties recently as…
Conversation with Josh Harris: The evolution of Siler Area Chamber of Commerce
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – In a candid conversation with Josh Harris, the Executive Director and CEO of the Siler Area Chamber of Commerce, the journey of the Chamber’s inaugural year unfolds. From his transition from athletic director…
A bright future ahead: The JMArts Scholars class of 2024
Siler City, NC – Twelve students have been named 2024 JMArts Scholars by JMArts, the Jordan-Matthews Arts Foundation, all receiving scholarships to pursue intensive fine arts study this summer. They are Felix Banks, Abigail Cockrum, Delaney Fuquay, Tavvy Gray, Carolyn Lucero…
Finding success in healthcare entrepreneurship: Lessons from Robbie Allen
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In the most recent Founders Forum at 79West, Robbie Allen, the visionary behind Bionic Health, delved into the complexities and promises of predictive healthcare. Through a candid Q&A session, he shed light on the…
The Glovers: Father-son duo behind Hubie’s Car Wash
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – At the edge of Northwood Landing, lies a brand new entrepreneurial endeavor—Hubie’s Car Wash. What sets this new establishment apart is not just its state-of-the-art facilities or competitive pricing; it’s the story behind its…