Detroit, MI – University of North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye was selected third overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. Maye becomes Carolina’s 25th first-round draft pick, which is the most in the…
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Voyage through a new collection of abstracts by Gina Harrison
Chapel Hill, NC – Explore realms real and imagined in Gina Harrison‘s new solo exhibit, “Jaunts, Journeys, and Flights of Fancy” at the Chapel Hill Public Library. As part of the Public Spaces Art Series sponsored by the Town of…
Rock the status quo: The fight over Goldston’s proposed quarry
By Gene Galin Goldston, NC – In a quiet corner of Chatham County, a contentious debate brews over the proposed development of a rock quarry outside the town limits of Goldston. I had an opportunity to sit down with Mark…
All aboard for economic growth: NCRR’s $200,000 investment in Siler City
Siler City, NC – The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) will invest $200,000 to help develop a new manufacturing facility in Siler City, N.C. Innovative Construction Group, LLC (ICG), a subsidiary of PulteGroup Inc., will establish a new manufacturing facility…
What’s going on with VinFast? An investigation into sales struggles and empty promises
By: Jenny Ahn Blake Spendley Ben Rappaport Editor: Daniel Sherwood Sam Koppelman Hardly anyone is buying the company’s electric vehicles — at home or abroad — according to months-long investigation spanning satellite imagery, AIS data, trade records, financial analysis, and…
VinFast’s whiplash: The ever-changing plans for their EV factory
By Theresa Opeka Moncure, NC – In what might be called a case of whiplash, Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast has once again changed plans for its $4 billion electric vehicle factory in Moncure, Chatham County. Officials, including Gov. Roy Cooper, attend…
Developers vs. residents: The battle for Alston Chapel Road
By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – Predictable! If you’ve ever attended one of these meetings where the mega developers try and convince the angry crowds that “their development” is going to be wonderful and the best thing to hit town…
Coach Manny Diaz’s defense shines in Duke spring football game victory
Durham, NC – In the Blue Devils’ first public performance under new head coach Manny Diaz, the defense (White Team) held off the offense (Blue Team) for a 21-16 victory in the Blue & White Game on Saturday evening at…
From Durham to Chatham County: The arrest of Brent Coleman Matthews
Moncure, NC – On April 18, 2024, at approximately 9 a.m., law enforcement officers from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for assistance from the Wake County Sheriff’s Office regarding a stolen motor vehicle entering Chatham County.…
Game plan: Dalton Brown’s vision for Northwood football
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Dalton Brown, a familiar face in the Northwood community, has returned to lead the Chargers’ football program. After his meet and greet meeting with players and parents, coach Brown sat down with Asheebo Rojas…