Durham, NC – On Friday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the No. 3 seed North Carolina Tar Heels unleashed a late-game offensive barrage to overcome the No. 14 seed Boston College Eagles, securing a 7-2 victory in the quarterfinals…
Nine ACC teams selected for 2025 NCAA baseball regionals
Charlotte, NC – For the first time since 2022, nine Atlantic Coast Conference baseball teams will be among the 64-team field for the 2025 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship. The tournament will get underway on Friday, May 30. It is…
Inside the Chatham County Arts Center grand opening
Pittsboro, NC – On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Chatham County Arts Center officially opened its doors at 964 East Street. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening of this vibrant new hub for…
UNC advances to ACC Baseball Championship with win over FSU, 7-5
Durham, NC – No. 3 seed North Carolina (41-12) scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning to defeat No. 2 seed Florida State (38-14), 7-5, in the second of two semifinal games of the 2025 ACC Baseball…
Carolina to host 2025 NCAA Baseball Regional
Chapel Hill, NC – On Sunday evening the University of North Carolina was announced as one of the 16 regional hosts for the 2025 NCAA Division I Baseball Championships, the 14th time the Tar Heels have hosted an NCAA Baseball…
Spectrum boosts Love Chatham with $7,500 donation
Raleigh, NC – On May 16, Spectrum announced a donation of $7,500 to Love Chatham through the company’s employee-driven grants program that recognizes the value of community service, Spectrum Employee Community Grants. Funding provided by Spectrum will support Love Chatham’s…
Jim Lampley and Art Chansky break down the stories in their new book ‘It Happened’
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – For decades, Jim Lampley has been a fixture in the world of sports broadcasting, lending his iconic voice to some of the most memorable moments in athletic history. Now, the legendary announcer has teamed…
Uncovering Chatham County’s hidden history of race and family
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is known for its rich history, but much of the story surrounding race and family has long remained untold. That is, until George Thomas, a local historian and genealogist, began piecing together the intricate web…
Maestro of Pollard Middle School: Rebecca Clemens named 2025 Band Director of the Year
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Schools is proud to announce that Ms. Rebecca Clemens, Band Director at Margaret B. Pollard Middle School, has been named the 2025 Band Director of the Year by the Central District Bandmasters Association (CDBA). Each…
Clemson holds on to beat NC State in ACC Baseball Tournament thriller, 7-6
Durham, NC – The No. 5 seed Clemson Tigers clawed their way to a heart-stopping 7-6 victory over the No. 4 seed NC State Wolfpack in the quarterfinals of the 2025 ACC Baseball Tournament on May 22 at the Durham…
Standoff in Bear Creek: The Paul Lawrence Rader incident
Bear Creek, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has charged the suspect involved in a prolonged standoff with deputies on May 21, 2025, in the Bear Creek community. Paul Lawrence Rader, 47, of 1535 Lambert Chapel Road, Siler City,…
CCCC Foundation hosts Chatham Golf Classic
Pittsboro, NC – Opportunity was the big winner as golfers wrapped up the Twelfth Central Carolina Community College Foundation Chatham Golf Classic May 21 at The Golf Club at Chapel Ridge. The Classic combines fun with the serious goal of…
Property tax pain: Why Chatham County homeowners feel the squeeze
By Patty White Siler City, NC – Property taxes are an extremely sore subject with me. And as I’ve read the discourse over the last several weeks I’ve tried really hard to stay out of the fray. The one thing…
Pittsboro recognizes Police Week and Public Works Week
Pittsboro, NC – At the Town of Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025, the Pittsboro Police Department and Public Works Department were recognized for their dedication and service. Mayor Kyle Shipp and the Board of Commissioners…
Chatham County is among the richest counties in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC – Chatham County is the fourth richest county in North Carolina with an average household income of $131,980 as of 2023 and 81,624 people as of 2023 according to the most current Census data available (citation). Rank County…
The cost of living in a growing Chatham County: Who should pay?
By Mark Stinson Siler City, NC – It’s been clear for some time that new developments do not in any way pay their own way. We have to shoulder the burden for them to even exist. Sure, the developers finance…