Pittsboro, NC – An explosion at the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival on Thursday afternoon sent two food-truck workers to the hospital and shook the opening day of this annual event. At approximately 12:30 pm, local responders received calls reporting a…
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Siler City man charged with cocaine crimes
Siler City, NC – A Siler City man faces multiple drug charges after a joint investigation by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies uncovered cocaine and drug paraphernalia at his residence. On September 26, 2025, the Chatham County…
UNC men’s basketball headed to Cherokee
Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team will be headed to the western part of the state for a meet-and-greet, autograph session and intrasquad scrimmage October 17-18. Source: Harrah’s Resort Old Well Management will host…
ACC football conference clashes take center stage on Saturday in week 6
Charlotte, NC – A jam-packed Week 6 of ACC Football is set for Saturday, October 4, with eight games on the schedule — including seven pivotal early-season conference matchups. photo by Gene Galin Headlining the 12+ hours of football is…
Dave Doeren reflects on NC State’s 56-10 win over Campbell
Raleigh, NC – In a commanding display of football, the North Carolina State Wolfpack triumphed over the Campbell Camels with a resounding 56-10 victory on Saturday. Coach Dave Doeren took to the podium after the game to express his gratitude…
Iryna’s Law signed: Stein rejects ‘barbaric’ firing squads, pushes gun control
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – While Gov. Josh Stein signed Iryna’s Law into law on Friday, he also scolded the General Assembly, saying that the bill doesn’t do enough to keep people safe and that they should come back…
Insights from Bill Belichick on UNC football’s embarrassing loss to Clemson
Chapel Hill, NC – In a post-game press conference following a disappointing loss to Clemson, UNC football coach Bill Belichick addressed the media, expressing his disappointment while also emphasizing the need for improvement. The team faced challenges including costly mistakes,…
North Carolina by bike: Mountains to Coast 2025 tour begins October 5
Durham, NC – Cycle North Carolina will begin an all-new route for the 2025 “Mountains to Coast” tour of scenic North Carolina. This is the twenty-sixth anniversary of the first Mountains to Coast Ride held back in 1999, running from…
Six Chargers shine: Meet Northwood’s 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
Pittsboro, NC – Northwood High School has announced the six members of its 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame class, honoring former athletes, coaches, and contributors who have left their mark on the Chargers’ athletic tradition and their communities beyond high…
Duke dominates Syracuse 38-3 behind Sheppard’s record night
Syracuse, NY – A commanding second quarter and record-setting performance by Nate Sheppard led Duke past Syracuse 38-3 on Saturday inside the JMA Wireless Dome. The Blue Devils got a career-high 168 rushing yards, the fourth most by a Duke freshman…