Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold its 3-Day Budget Retreat Tuesday, January 6, 2026 through Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the Chatham County Agriculture and Convention Center located at 1192 US 64 W, Pittsboro NC.…
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NC State falls to 21st-ranked Virginia, 76-61
Raleigh, NC – The 21st-ranked Virginia men’s basketball team shot 50 percent from the field and made 13 three-pointers on its way to a 76-61 win over NC State on Saturday inside the Lenovo Center. (photo by Gene Galin) Entering…
Florida man charged in Chatham County burglary and financial card theft
Pittsboro, NC – A Florida man has been charged in connection with a residential burglary and the theft and fraudulent use of financial cards following an incident reported in northern Chatham County late last month. On Dec. 24, 2025, deputies…
The struggles of homebuyers in the Chatham County real estate market
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the year 2025 draws to a close, the real estate market in Chatham County, North Carolina, presents a complex picture characterized by rising prices, limited inventory, and affordability challenges for average families. In…
Clyde Jones, Bynum’s beloved folk artist and creator of the Critters, dies at 87
Bynum, NC – Clyde Jones, the self-taught folk artist whose handcrafted wooden “critters” and impromptu creative spirit helped put this small Haw River community on the cultural map, died this week at the age of 87. A towering figure in…
Chatham County real estate: 2025 trends, challenges and takeaways
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As 2025 draws to a close, the real estate market in Chatham County presents a complex landscape shaped by limited inventory, rising prices, and shifting buyer expectations. In my conversation with Eric Andrews of Realty…
From adversity to triumph: Elijah Davis’ journey and his first points for UNC
Chapel hill, NC – In a heartwarming moment that captured the essence of determination and family, Elijah Davis, a senior guard for the University of North Carolina (UNC) basketball team, scored his first points of the season during a recent…
Seth Trimble’s return fuels UNC’s 71-70 win over Ohio State
Atlanta, GA – In a dramatic finish at the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta, the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels edged the Ohio State Buckeyes 71-70 on Saturday afternoon. Senior guard Seth Trimble returned from a broken forearm to…
Pittsboro seeks volunteers to serve as members of the Board of Adjustment
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro is seeking engaged, community-oriented residents to serve as In-Town and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) members of the Pittsboro Board of Adjustment (BOA). Appointments are made by the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners. photo by Gene…
What’s up at the trash dump swap shop?
By Joan Triplett Moncure, NC – I’ve noticed a woman taking just about every item in the Asbury swap shop ever since I started putting gently used shoes and clothing. I watched her getting ready to leave while I was…