By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – I’m now 88 years old and have made Chatham County my home and work-base since 1973. Can’t imagine how it all worked and came together. A miracle; living off the land so to speak.…
Score big with exclusive premium seating at the 2024 ACC Football Championship game
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced new premium seating and gameday experience opportunities for the 20th ACC Football Championship Game, set for Saturday, December 7, at 8 p.m. ET in Bank of America Stadium. The new exclusive…
Run, Rudolph, run! Sign up for the 20th annual 5K Reindeer Run
Pittsboro, NC – The 20th Annual 5K Reindeer Run is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 14, 2024, and join the Chatham County Partnership for Children for a fun and festive race that promises to be…
Mountaire Farms celebrates 30 years of Thanksgiving for Thousands on Saturday
Siler City, NC – Mountaire Farms will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of their signature holiday giving event – Thanksgiving for Thousands – this weekend where hundreds of employees and volunteers will gather to pack 38,000 complete meals for families…
A family affair: The Bryants’ vision for Pittsboro’s Hampton Inn
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC — The recently opened Hampton Inn in Pittsboro is breaking new ground in more ways than one. While the hotel offers the typical amenities expected from the Hilton brand, it also incorporates local artistry, unique…
Chatham Parkway detour: NCDOT to close Suttles Road for upgrades
Pittsboro, NC – The N.C. Department of Transportation will temporarily close Suttles Road near Chatham Parkway this week. Beginning Nov. 15, crews will close the stretch of roadway in both directions for drainage and waterline improvements. The closure will be…
Mark Hewitt’s masterpieces take center stage at Pittsboro’s Hampton Inn
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Pittsboro is no stranger to art, with its vibrant community of artisans and craftsmen. However, a recent collaboration has brought local pottery to the forefront of the area’s growing cultural landscape. Renowned potter Mark…
A long-awaited addition: The Pittsboro Hampton Inn grand opening
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The first Hilton property in Chatham County celebrated its grand opening on November 14, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew community leaders, local residents, and hospitality industry professionals. The new Hampton Inn in…
Chatham County Schools announces district leadership changes
Pittsboro, NC – On November 7, 2024, the Chatham County Board of Education approved a Chief Technology Officer and a Public Information Officer for the district. Dr. Mark Samberg was named Chief Technology Officer for Chatham County Schools. Holding an…
ACC football game times and TV networks for week 13
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for Week 13, November 21-23. Locally, there will be only one game. That will be Virginia Tech at Duke on Saturday…
Town of Pittsboro invites all to attend ribbon-cutting at downtown Pop-Up park
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro is proud to announce and invite all to attend a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of Pittsboro’s Pop-Up park! Join Town Staff, Community members, and Mayor Kyle Shipp as we…
Wolfpack coach Wes Moore highlights key areas for improvement after loss to South Carolina
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – Following a hard-fought game against the No. 1 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks, NC State women’s basketball team, led by coach Wes Moore, faced a challenging but educational moment. In a game marked by struggles…
NC State women fall to No. 1 Gamecocks in Ally Tipoff, 71-57
Charlotte, NC – NC State women’s basketball fell to No. 1 South Carolina, 71-57, at the Ally Tipoff played at the Spectrum Center. Trailing by as many as 20 late in the third quarter, a Zamareya Jones layup cut the…
Operation Green Light: Illuminating the historic Chatham County Courthouse for veterans
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County announces that the historic Courthouse in Pittsboro is illuminated with green lights from November 7-12, 2024, for Operation Green Light to honor veterans and raise awareness about the challenges they face. This is a collaborative…
Shape the future of Pittsboro: Join the Board of Adjustments Advisory Board
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro seeks an engaged and civic-minded resident to fill one (1) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) position on the Board of Adjustments Advisory Board (BOA). Positions are filled by appointment of the Board of Commissioners of…
North Carolina’s political spectrum: A mix of red and blue
By John Hood North Carolinians make a familiar choice Raleigh, NC – To describe North Carolina as one of America’s chief political battlegrounds is a well-worn cliché. I’ve certainly done my part to wear it out. In past columns I’ve…