By Kelly Mann Raleigh, NC – North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) and their parent organization the National Education Association (NEA) increased already exorbitant membership dues on North Carolina teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. Let’s try to put into…
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Pollard 8th-grader Ryan Serem wins Chatham County Schools District spelling bee
Pittsboro, NC – Among the more than three dozen spellers who qualified to compete in the District-wide Spelling Bee, Monday, Jan 30, 2023, Margaret B. Pollard eighth-grader Ryan Serem emerged as the top speller. Chatham County School’s spelling bee champ,…
Doherty’s Irish Pub is coming to SoCo in downtown Pittsboro
By Eric Andrews Pittsboro, NC – We are getting a new restaurant at 56 Sanford street. This is between the Mod and the ABC store. We just signed a long term lease. We’re proud to announce that Doherty’s, which is…
UNC will play seven home games during 2023 football season
Chapel Hill, NC – The University of North Carolina will play seven home games, one neutral-site game and four home games as the ACC announced the 2023 football schedule on Monday. The home slate is highlighted by non-conference match-ups with…
Sanford man charged with drug trafficking in Bonlee Area
Bonlee, NC – In December 2022, members of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling the Bonlee area when they observed a suspicious vehicle with fictitious tags in the parking lot of a local store. Deputies made contact with the…
Duo charged in breaking and entering case
Goldston, NC – In November 2022, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Fayetteville Road in Goldston regarding a breaking and entering into a residence from which items were reported stolen. Investigators have since charged Kyuana Reaves,…
GPS tracking feature leads investigators to larceny suspect
Pittsboro, NC – In August 2022, members of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded to Beaver Creek Road, New Hill, regarding a reported breaking and entering into a motor vehicle. The victim reported multiple personal items stolen from the vehicle,…
NC isn’t done yet when it comes to school choice
By Shelby Doyle Raleigh, NC – This week, I was talking with a radio host based in Charlotte, and she asked me how North Carolina stacks up when it comes to school choice. My answer: the state has a lot…
NC State Wolfpack hosts Notre Dame Tuesday night at PNC Arena
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team (15-5, 5-4 ACC) returns home after two road games last week to host Notre Dame (9-11, 1-8 ACC) Tuesday evening at PNC Arena. photo by Gene Galin Tipoff is scheduled for…
Northwood hires Mitch Johnson as new football coach
Pittsboro, NC – Northwood High School is pleased to announce Mitch Johnson as its new head football coach. Johnson was approved by the Chatham County School Board Tuesday evening. He will teach physical education in addition to his coaching duties.…