By David Larson Raleigh, NC – For better or worse, the incumbent president and his party tend to own the economy. There are countless factors at play — their predecessor’s policies, Federal Reserve policy, global competition, foreign wars, and their…
Month: June 2024
Find your calling with Chatham County at the LOGO Career Expo on June 8
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is one of 40 cities and counties to participate in the first-ever Local Government (LOGO) Career Expo in Raleigh. LOGO will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the…
Christ the King girls soccer team defeats Woods Charter in state finals
Matthews, NC – In a formidable display of skill and teamwork, the Christ the King School girls soccer team emerged victorious in the North Carolina 1A State Girls Soccer Championship, defeating Woods Charter with a final score of 5-0. The…
Woods Charter Girls soccer coach Stewart reflects on heartbreaking championship loss
Matthews, NC – In a dramatic finale to a stellar season, the Woods Charter School girls soccer team fell to Christ the King High School in the NCHSAA 1A championship game, 5-0. Coach Graeme Stewart, in a post-game interview, provided…
Seaforth girls soccer coach and players reflect on resilience and the championship victory
By Gene Galin Matthews, NC – The Seaforth Hawks girls soccer team clinched their first-ever state championship in a dramatic fashion. Overcoming early setbacks and demonstrating exceptional resilience, the Hawks defeated their formidable opponent, Pine Lake Prep, in a nail-biting…
Seaforth Lady Hawks soar to victory in 2A State Girls Soccer Championship
Matthews, NC – In a display of skill, determination, and teamwork, the Seaforth High School Lady Hawks emerged victorious in the North Carolina 2A State Girls Soccer Championship. The Hawks faced off against Pine Lake Prep in a thrilling match…
Schools need more freedom to discipline disruptive students
By Ken Fontenot Raleigh, NC – I jumped out of the way as an angry parent stormed past me and out of the school I worked in at the time. The parent, an older African American woman, was outraged that…
Chatham County arrest blotter: May 2024
Pittsboro, NC – Here is the Chatham County Sheriff department’s arrest blotter for May 2024. On May 1, April Bernarda Hooker, 49, of 2216 Wrenn St., Burlington, was arrested by Deputy Brandon Montoya for larceny of a motor vehicle, breaking…