Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse located at 9 Hillsboro Street, Second Floor Courtroom in Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 2 p.m.…
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Chatham NC Sports Roundup livestream summary – 9.11.25
Pittsboro, NC – Gene Galin of the Chatham Journal and Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record discussed recent and upcoming sports events in Chatham County. They highlighted Jordan Matthews’ 58-0 win over North Stokes, with five interceptions and…
Pittsboro Gallery of Arts among 33 businesses awarded new designation of “Certified N.C. Destination Business”
Raleigh, NC – A new certification program from the North Carolina Department of Commerce aimed at strengthening small businesses through destination development strategies has named its first cohort to carry the designation Certified North Carolina Destination Business. The statewide initiative,…
Gruesome murder of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte light rail gets national attention
By Nick Craig Charlotte, NC – National attention is intensifying after the gruesome murder of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte light rail on Aug. 22. Charlotte LYNX light rail (photo by James Willamor) Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old from Ukraine,…
From the mat to the mission: Chuck Coates reflects on life, wrestling, and resilience
By Gene Galin Raleigh, NC – I heard today, that Chuck Coates had died of post-surgery complications early Monday morning. It saddens me to see this good soul leave us so soon. I had the opportunity to have a brief…
Cactus Cowgirl Plant Shop takes root on Hillsboro Street
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Hey there, plant lovers! Big news: Cactus Cowgirl Plant Shop has saddled up and moved to the heart of Pittsboro, right on Hillsboro Street, just a hop, skip, and a jump from the courthouse.…
ACC Football Week 4 TV networks and game times announced
Charlotte, NC- The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners have announced the following football game times and networks for Week 4 of the season, which features 11 games on Saturday, September 20, 2025 photo by Gene Galin Saturday, September…
Dave Doeren praises Wolfpack’s team spirit and determination in win over Virginia
Raleigh, NC – In a thrilling display of determination and teamwork, the NC State Wolfpack secured a dramatic 35-31 comeback victory against the Virginia Cavaliers. Head coach Dave Doeren expressed pride in his team’s performance during a post-game press conference,…
Celebrating excellence: Meet the class of 2026 Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame
Winston-Salem, NC – Wake Forest Athletics and the Winston-Salem community proudly unveiled the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame 2026 induction class. This year’s class includes 2006 National Football Coach of the Year Jim Grobe, men’s basketball All-American Jeff Teague,…
Seaforth High School celebrates back-to-back Wells Fargo Cup wins
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Schools (CCS) proudly celebrated Seaforth High School’s recognition as the Wells Fargo 2A State Cup Champion for the second consecutive year, an honor that crowned Seaforth as the most outstanding overall athletic program in North…