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…
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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…
Chatham County arrest blotter: July 2023
Pittsboro, NC – Here is the Chatham County Sheriff department’s arrest blotter for July 2023. On July 1, Zachary James Robillard, 25, of 15 Pine Ridge, Pittsboro, was arrested by Deputy Brooke Roberts for failure to appear. He was issued…
The bleak reality of Siler City’s economy
By Christopher Havel Siler City, NC – As reviled as VinFast is already — not exactly a good portend of things to come, as such things are — having only barely entered the market, I kind of view it as…
Are Moms for Liberty a ‘hate group’?
By Kevin Garcia-Galindo Raleigh, NC – Last month, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) decided to start labeling Moms for Liberty an extremist group. The group pushes back against content in public schools that they believe is left-wing or sexually…
Northwood Chargers: Ready to score big in fall sports
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the summer draws to a close, Northwood high school gears up for an exciting season of fall sports. I had an opportunity to have a conversation with Northwood Athletic Director Cameron Vernon on…