By Rachael Blazzard Pittsboro, NC – Summer is fast approaching and with it all the fun available with Chatham County 4-H! Check out our awesome camp offerings below! Registration for camp offerings opened March 17. Remember, you don’t have to…
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UNC rowing dominates Lake Wheeler Invitational with five first place finishes
Raleigh, NC – Wrapping up competition at the Lake Wheeler Invitational on Saturday, No. 24 North Carolina rowing came rearing to go in the final round with all five boats claiming first place finishes. photo by Gene Galin The Tar…
Trieston Burnette takes on new role as Siler City Parks & Rec director
Siler City, NC – The Town of Siler City welcomes Trieston Burnette as its new Parks & Recreation Director. Graduating from Jordan Matthews High School in 2005, Burnette went on to be a student-athlete at Guilford College and was named…
ACC men’s lacrosse regular season climaxes with tripleheader
Charlotte, NC – The 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Lacrosse regular season comes to a close on Saturday, April 26, with three games, including a pair of key conference matchups. In a doubleheader on ACC Network, No. 9 Duke visits…
Defending religious freedom: The case of Summit Church vs. Chatham County
Washington, DC – The Justice Department filed a statement of interest Friday in support of a Christian Church in North Carolina alleging violations of federal law by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. (photo source: The Summit Church web site) The Civil…
From runaway to trafficking victim: The Carrboro connection
Siler City, NC – An investigation into a reported runaway juvenile has led to the arrest of a Carrboro man on multiple felony charges, including kidnapping and human trafficking involving a child victim. Edwin Silva-Badillo On April 12, 2025, the…
Game-changing: New NCAA rules aim to curb faked injuries in college football
Indianapolis, IN – The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Wednesday approved modifications to the injury timeout rules in football, beginning with the 2025-26 season. Football referee at 2024 ACC Football Championship Game. (photo by Gene Galin) Under the new…
A summary of the April 14 Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The April 14, 2025, meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners showcased a range of community-focused initiatives, from recognizing local youth achievements to discussing infrastructure improvements and proposed developments. Youth Recognition and Community Engagement The meeting commenced…
From Alabama to North Carolina: Jarin Stevenson’s homecoming
Chapel Hill, NC – In a significant boost for the University of North Carolina’s basketball program, Jarin Stevenson, a 6-foot-11 forward from Alabama, has officially committed to the Tar Heels. After two seasons with the Crimson Tide, where he averaged…
Rising college basketball stars: The journey of Drake Powell and Jarin Stevenson
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is fortunate to have two former high school student-athletes playing for Division 1 basketball programs. Former Seaforth basketball player Jarin Stevenson was playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide and former Northwood basketball player Drake Powell…