By Amy Kappelman Pittsboro, NC – The following is the pre-written text of the statement Amy Kappelman presented to the Chatham County Schools Board during the public input portion of the board meeting on Monday, February 12, 2024. Amy Kappelman,…
Wake Forest extend home winning streak with win over NC State, 83-79
Winston-Salem, NC – Behind a career performance from junior guard Hunter Sallis and a raucous Deacon Nation crowd of 12,571 at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Wake Forest extended its 13-game home winning streak with a massive win over Big-4…
Three guys from Pittsboro having lunch at Virlie’s: A journey of friendship and food
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In the heart of downtown Pittsboro, where history intertwines with the present, Eric Andrews, Greg Stafford and I, have embarked on a culinary adventure at Virlie’s. What started last year as lunch at Doherty’s…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners Legislative Breakfast set for February 13
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold its annual Legislative Breakfast on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 9 am at the Agriculture and Conference Center, 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. Breakfast for the invited guests will begin at…
Get ready for an eggcellent time at Siler City’s Easter Eggstravaganza!
Siler City, NC – Bring your baskets and hop on over to Siler City for the Easter Eggstravaganza! Siler City Parks and Recreation will be hosting their annual Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt on March 23 from 10 am to 1…
NC State women’s basketball suffers first home loss of the season to Virginia Tech
Raleigh, NC – NC State women’s basketball (20-3, 8-3) suffered its first home loss of the 2023-24 season on Thursday night, dropping a 72-61 decision to ACC foe Virginia Tech (19-4, 10-2). Saniya Rivers (#22) goes up for a basket.…
Preserving NC homeowners’ rights: A call for balanced restrictions in HOAs
By Chuck Williams Raleigh, NC – North Carolina stands as a beacon of vibrant communities and active civic engagement. Central to this are homeowners’ associations (HOAs), integral in shaping and preserving the charm and property values of our neighborhoods. Yet,…
Chatham County Schools’ District Spelling Bee showcases 56 spellbinding students
By John Wood Bear Creek, NC – 56 spellers from grades K-8 were invited to Chatham Central High School Wednesday night for the 2024 Chatham County Schools’ District Spelling Bee. Four spellers from each K-8 school placed 1st-4th at their…
Job creation and economic development: Wolfspeed’s impact on Chatham County
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a presentation on Thursday at 79 Degrees West at Mosaic, Ashley Evans, the Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition and a nine-year veteran at Wolfspeed, shared insights into the world of Wolfspeed and its…
ACC Championships headed to North Carolina
Charlotte, NC – On Thursday, February 8, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced that Charlotte, Greensboro, Cary, Durham and Raleigh will play host to numerous future neutral site conference championships as approved by the league’s membership. Half of the conference’s 28…
Ongoing concerns lead to second search warrant on animal cruelty
Bear Creek, NC – Following a prior search warrant executed on January 25, 2024, at 1360 Oakley Church Road, Bear Creek, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is conducting another search warrant today in response to ongoing concerns regarding the welfare…
Horrific conditions uncovered in Chatham County puppy mill
Bear Creek, NC – BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization, in partnership with Animal Rescue Corps, a national nonprofit animal protection organization, responded to an urgent request from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office for assistance with more than 150…
Seaforth Hawks battle Trinity Bulldogs in 2A Wrestling Championship
Greensboro, NC – In the 2A Wrestling Championship, both Seaforth and Trinity were making their Dual Team Finals debut, and the Trinity Bulldogs earned the first Dual Team Championship in program history with a 36-31 win. Seaforth high school is…
Freshman dreams: Kyle Stinson’s venture to make a difference
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – I sat down with Seaforth high school student, Kyle Stinson in the school gym to have a conversation about his involvement in student advocacy, sports, and community activities. We discussed his involvement with the…
Balancing development and environmental preservation: Disney’s Asteria dilemma
Pittsboro, NC – Disney’s 1,500-acre Asteria community to be developed northeast of Pittsboro will include 4,000 single-family and multifamily homes. Bird’s eye view of the Haw River from 15-501 towards the Bynum Bridge 1.27.24 In an open letter, the Haw…
Seaforth #1 and Northwood #13 in 2A dual team wrestling state championships
Chapel Hill, NC – The N.C. High School Athletic Association released the state playoff brackets for the dual-team wrestling playoffs on Thursday afternoon and the first round matchups are set. Seaforth and Northwood wrestling teams group shot 11.29.23 (photo by…