Moncure, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Peter Guyon Chung, a 20-year-old male who has been reported missing and is believed to be suffering from a cognitive impairment. Screenshot He was last…
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Tar Heels silence doubters with 95-68 win over San Diego State in NCAA First Four
Dayton, Ohio — On Tuesday night at UD Arena, the North Carolina Tar Heels delivered a resounding message to their critics: they belong in the NCAA Tournament. In a First Four matchup, the No. 11-seeded Tar Heels dismantled the No.…
Vitality and wellness: Chatham Park YMCA’s vision for a healthier future
Pittsboro, NC – When you think of the YMCA, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a gym, swimming lessons, or youth sports. But for over 180 years, the Y has been a cornerstone of strong communities, fostering well-being, connection, and…
UNC Tar Heels triumph over Wake Forest, set sights on Duke in ACC tournament
Charlotte, NC – In a gritty and hard-fought battle, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels emerged victorious against Wake Forest, clinching a 68-59 win in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Tournament. The victory propels the…
Brett Friedlander and Gary Hahn receive Skeeter Francis award at ACC Tournament
Charlotte, NC – In a ceremony during the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Basketball Tournament semifinals, sports journalist Brett Friedlander and sports announcer Gary Hahn were honored with the prestigious Skeeter Francis Award for their significant contributions to ACC sports coverage.…
Reidsville defeats Northwood Chargers in basketball championship clash
Winston-Salem, NC – The Reidsville Rams defeated the Northwood Chargers 71-54 to claim their second consecutive NCHSAA 2A Boys Basketball Championship. The game, held at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, extended the Rams winning streak to 60…
Q&A with Chatham County Schools superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson
By Gene GalinPittsboro, NC – In the Q&A session after his presentation at the 79 Degrees West Breakfast Club event, Chatham County Schools superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson addressed pressing issues facing the district, including nutrition in school meals, funding challenges,…
How the color of St. Patrick’s Day went from blue to green
By Bryan McGovern Professor of History, Kennesaw State University St. Patrick’s Day usually conjures images of partying, Catholicism, Irish nationalism and, perhaps most famously, the color green: green clothes, green shamrocks, green beer and green rivers. Photo by Patrick Fore…
Northwood boys and Seaforth girls playing in 2025 NCHSAA basketball regional finals
Pittsboro, NC – In last Friday’s fourth round, 16 boys and girls teams won and are moving on to the NCHSAA basketball championship week. Two local teams have made it to the regional finals. The Northwood boys and the Seaforth…
Don’t fall for it: Chatham County Sheriff’s Office warns of jury duty scam
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a jury duty scam that has resurfaced in the area, with scammers using the Sheriff’s Office’s phone number (919-542-2811) and the names of actual deputies to make their…