Chapel Hill, NC – Senior guard Seth Trimble headlines the University of North Carolina’s 2025-26 men’s basketball roster. Trimble is one of 16 players on the roster, including five players who were previously on Tar Heel rosters, three incoming freshmen,…
Goldston mayor Hensley addresses community concerns in Q&A session
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – At August’s Breakfast Club event at 79 Degrees West, Goldston mayor Johnathan Hensley discussed a variety of pressing issues facing the small North Carolina community, from infrastructure improvements to the future of local businesses.…
Information made simple: Chatham County Board of Elections website revamp
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, created to enhance accessibility, simplify navigation, and better serve the information needs of voters, poll workers, and candidates ahead of…
Northwood Football Coach Dalton Brown: A Season of Commitment and Growth
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the Northwood High School football team gears up for the upcoming season, head coach Dalton Brown reflects on the growth and commitment he has fostered in his players during the off-season. With a…
Mindset matters: Coach Matthews’ winning philosophy for Seaforth football
Pittsboro, NC – As the fall football season approaches, Seaforth High School is gearing up for a transformative year under the leadership of first-year head coach Tolbert Matthews. With a fresh perspective and a commitment to changing the team’s culture, Matthews…
Rising to the challenge: Coach Carter’s vision for the Jordan-Matthews football team
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the Jordan-Matthews High School football team gears up for the upcoming season, head coach Kermit Carter reflects on the progress made during the off-season and the challenges that lie ahead. With a renewed…
Goldston’s mayor Hensley champions small-town spirit and big dreams
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In Chatham County, a quarter-mile stretch of asphalt on Main Street in the town of Goldston has long been the subject of local legend. For some, it’s a remnant of small-town America’s drag-racing past;…
Chatham Central football team gears up for a promising season
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Central Bears football team, under the guidance of Coach Little, is entering the new season with renewed energy and optimism. After what has been described as the best off-season since he took…
Chatham Central football coach Derrin Little reflects on off-season progress & future goals
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the Chatham Central High School football team gears up for the upcoming season, head coach Derrin Little expresses optimism about the team’s development during the offseason. With increased participation, improved player performance, and…
What the DMV can learn from Chick-fil-A
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – I don’t remember exactly when, but at some point, Chick-fil-A became my go-to fast-food place, due to their quality, efficiency, staff performance, and overall experience. And it seems I’m not alone, as the Atlanta-based…
Pittsboro welcomes the 21st cohort of the RIoT Accelerator Program
Pittsboro, NC – RIoT is proud to announce the launch of the twenty-first cohort of the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP XXI), hosted for the first time in Pittsboro, North Carolina. This milestone cohort welcomes ten innovative startups to the program,…
Chatham ARC teams up with national partners to help pets find forever homes
Pittsboro, NC – Early Thursday morning, 41 adoptable animals from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center (ARC) set off on a life-changing journey courtesy of a national rescue initiative aimed at easing overcrowding in local shelters. photo courtesy of…
Ramseur man charged with attempted murder following stabbing incident
Siler City, NC – A Ramseur man faces multiple felony charges, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, following a stabbing incident that left two people injured in Chatham County last month. On July 21, 2025, the Chatham County Sheriff’s…
Meet the Pack and Victory Day set for August 16
Raleigh, NC – One of the summer’s best events returns once again when NC State Football hosts Meet the Pack and Victory Day in conjunction with GiGi’s Playhouse on August 16. Beginning at 3 pm, gates open, and Meet the…
Cruisin’ for Champions motorcycle ride: Supporting Special Olympics athletes
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office will host its first annual Cruisin’ for Champions motorcycle ride on Saturday, September 20, 2025, to raise funds for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). The event will begin at White Oak Beach…
Great Trails State Program brings $11 million to the Piedmont
Raleigh, NC – The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has awarded nearly $11 million to trail development and restoration projects in the Piedmont. The General Assembly authorized these funds as part of the Great Trails State Program. Chatham County has…