By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the real estate landscape in Chatham County continues to evolve, I sat down with Eric Andrews of Realty World Carolina Properties to discuss the current market dynamics, the implications of rising home prices,…
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…
Tar Heels rally late to sink Eagles in ACC Baseball Tournament showdown, 7-2
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…
North Carolina wins 2025 ACC Baseball Championship
Durham, NC – No. 3 seed North Carolina (42-12) used an eight-run fifth inning to pull away with the 14-4 win over No. 5 seed Clemson (44-16) in the 2025 ACC Baseball Championship Game in front of 9,159 fans on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners to meet on May 19
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse located at 9 Hillsboro Street, Second Floor Courtroom in Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 2:00 p.m.…
A look at the Chatham County FY 2025-2026 proposed budget
Pittsboro, NC – As Chatham County gears up for the fiscal year 2025-2026, County Manager Brian Thompson presented an overview of the proposed budget during the first public hearing held on Monday, May 19. The overview delved into the key…