By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – In my hometown of Davidson, almost everyone worships the same god. A basketball playing-god named Stephen Curry. When Curry first came to town in 2006, he worked many miracles and gained many followers…
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Quarterback wars in the ACC: Fueling Riley Leonard’s drive for excellence
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – During his breakout session at this year’s ACC Football Kickoff event, Duke University quarterback Riley Leonard shared insights into his journey, the team’s remarkable turnaround, and his aspirations for the upcoming season. The talented…
VinFast accused of polluting waterways near site of Chatham County EV plant
By Theresa Opeka Moncure, NC – VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker Democrat North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper credited for leading an army of clean-energy companies coming to the state, is being criticized for polluting waterways near its $4 billion…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda – 8/7/23
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. There…
Jake Muehlbach speaks out on unsafe construction and lack of accountability in Chatham County
Pittsboro, NC – In a recent Chatham County Commissioners meeting, Jake Muehlbach, a Chatham County resident expressed his frustration with the approval of a construction project that violated over 30 building codes and displayed major structural issues. The incident highlighted…
Authorities recover drowning victim at Jordan Lake
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, working in conjunction with other agencies on Sunday, August 6, recovered the body of a drowning victim who was boating and swimming at Jordan Lake. The victim has been identified as Donald…
North Carolina’s QB Drake Maye voted ACC Preseason Player of the Year
Greensboro, NC – Clemson leads all programs with seven players on the 27-member 2023 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Football Team announced on Wednesday. Florida State followed with four selections, while North Carolina had three picks, including redshirt sophomore quarterback Drake…
With ACC’s removal of divisions, QB Brennan Armstrong sees a golden opportunity for the Wolfpack
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – NC State Wolfpack’s star quarterback, Brennan Armstrong, is eagerly looking forward to the upcoming ACC football season. With new opponents on the horizon, Armstrong is particularly excited about facing off against Notre Dame. During…
Local talent stays home: Gus Ritchey commits to UNC football
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a major development for University of North Carolina (UNC) football, highly-touted 4-star recruit Gus Ritchey has officially committed to the Tar Heels. After the commitment, Tar Heel Illustrated publisher Andrew Jones and Director…
Fall football camp begins Friday for Duke
Durham, NC – Duke head football coach Mike Elko and the 2023 Blue Devils are scheduled to begin fall football camp on Friday. Last season, Elko guided Duke to an overall record of 9-4 capped by a 30-13 victory over UCF in…