Pittsboro, NC – Signage depicting road names to help paddlers navigate on the Haw River and assist with emergency rescues has been hung on Chicken Bridge Rd, Highway 15/501 and Highway 64 bridges. This initiative was led by the Haw…
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Brewing excitement: Mystic Mocha Coffee Shop comes to Siler City
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – Siler City welcomes its newest coffee destination, Mystic Mocha Coffee Shop, which opened its doors for the first time on May 10. Owned by local entrepreneurs Katie and Nick Luck, the shop aims…
The Art of Winning: Insights from Bill Belichick’s new book
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – In Chapel Hill, the past few days have been mostly not about graduation, but about Bill Belichik, the new Carolina football coach, his multimillion-dollar contract, his success as coach of the New England…
Richmond shocks No. 8 UNC 13-10 in NCAA lacrosse first-round upset
Chapel Hill, NC – On Saturday night at Dorrance Field, the No. 8-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels men’s lacrosse team saw their NCAA Tournament dreams crumble, falling 13-10 to the unranked Richmond Spiders in a first-round stunner. The loss, a…
Georgetown charges into NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals after upsetting Duke, 16-12
Durham, NC – On Saturday night at Koskinen Stadium, Georgetown University’s men’s lacrosse team stunned seventh-seeded Duke 16-12 in a first-round clash of the NCAA Tournament. The Hoyas, fueled by a relentless attack and a suffocating defense, silenced the Blue…
NC State stuns UNC with ninth inning comeback, evens series
Chapel Hill, NC – Under the Friday night lights of Boshamer Stadium, the No. 16 NC State Wolfpack delivered a gut-punch to the No. 4 North Carolina Tar Heels, erupting for three runs in the ninth inning to secure an…
Remembering Tommy Edwards’ musical journey through bluegrass
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Five years ago, I sat in downtown Pittsboro store. I was there to hear bluegrass musician Tommy Edwards share insights into his songwriting process, musical journey, and the evolving landscape of bluegrass music. From…
Wildlife in need: Chatham County officers aid trapped opossum
Pittsboro, NC – Last week, Chatham County Animal Resource Officers Caitlin Cade and Taylor Hardee came to the aid of a young opossum in need of a helping hand. Animal Resource Officers Caitlin Cade (left) and Taylor Hardee (right) are…
Kickin’ Chicken Benefit to raise funds for Special Olympics
Goldston, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the Goldston Fire Department for the Kickin’ Chicken Benefit in support of Special Olympics North Carolina. Set for Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at…
Your property taxes are going up despite Chatham County’s proposed tax rate reduction
Pittsboro, NC – On May 5, 2025, Chatham County Manager Bryan Thompson presented the recommended fiscal year 2025-26 budget of $288.3 million at the Chatham County Board of Commissioners Regular Session in Pittsboro. The proposed budget prioritizes support for education…