GOLDSTON, NC— Goldston Public Library is looking for volunteers who enjoy books, the outdoors, and exercise all at the same time. At the end of each month, volunteers are needed to change out stories along the StoryWalk® at Jehugh C.…
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Will Wade’s vanishing act and the Wolfpack’s wake-up call
By Donna King Raleigh, NC – This past week has been a rollercoaster for Wolfpack fans, as men’s basketball coach Will Wade suddenly resigned to take a job at LSU. It’s not that we aren’t used to it. Being a…
Mike Malone to UNC: A bold pivot for the Tar Heels
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Chapel Hill, NC – North Carolina has made one of the boldest coaching decisions in modern college basketball, moving to hire former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone as the next leader of its men’s basketball…
What a sheep-shearing demo at Chatham County Ag Fest revealed about livestock, family and rural life
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – At first glance, it looked like a simple demonstration: a sheep standing still, clippers buzzing, curious fairgoers leaning in to watch. But my conversation at Chatham County Ag Fest quickly turned into something much…
Weave, read, celebrate: Robin Hall at Chatham Library
Pittsboro, NC – Meet Pittsboro’s own Robin Hall, author and textile artist. Her debut picture book, The Littlest Weaver, includes gorgeous illustrations of the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and depictions of the Appalachian weaving tradition. Robin will read from her book…
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office resolves March 31 incident on Henry’s Ridge Road
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office confirms that a body was located in a wooded area behind a residence on Henry’s Ridge Road near U.S. 64 in Pittsboro, in connection with the March 31 incident involving an 18-year-old…
Haw River Christian Academy Golf Classic: A swing towards growth and community support
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – The Haw River Christian Academy (HRCA) has made a triumphant return to the golfing scene with the revival of its annual Golf Classic at the Siler City Country Club. After a hiatus due…
Return to Raleigh: Justin Gainey named NC State’s 22nd head basketball coach
Raleigh, NC – NC State’s McMurray Family Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan has announced that former NC State captain Justin Gainey will return to Raleigh as the new head coach of the NC State men’s basketball program. Gainey, who has signed a…
Anti-ICE agitator doxxes ICE officer in North Carolina
Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after an anti-ICE agitator doxxed an ICE law enforcement officer. On March 23, ICE received a report about a postcard being…
Burn ban in effect across Chatham County: No open burning until further notice
Pittsboro, NC – Due to increased fire risk, and at the direction of the North Carolina Forest Service, the Chatham County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits countywide until…