By Debbie Roos Pittsboro, NC – On September 8 folks will have a rare opportunity to come to Pittsboro and buy native plants from our four Chatham County native plant nurseries! This sale is hosted by the N.C. Cooperative Extension,…
New series of free childbirth classes kick off in Chatham County on September 9
Siler City, NC – Starting on September 9, the Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) will be presenting a new series of free childbirth classes, open to anyone, in partnership with the UNC Health Chatham Maternity Care Center. photo by…
ACC announces dates and sites for 2023 fall sports championships
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced its 2023 championship dates and sites for its fall sports. photo by Gene Galin As previously announced, the 19th annual ACC Football Championship Game will return to Bank of America Stadium…
Chatham County News Tweets: 8.27.23 – 9.02.23
Pittsboro, NC – Join 4,848 others and follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Seaforth wins last point of the third set to defeat Northwood in volleyball game on…
Chatham County’s Wolfspeed project receives prestigious economic development award
Siler City, NC – The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) honored Chatham County’s Wolfspeed project with the 2023 Community Economic Development Award for the 40,001-100,000 population category. The award recognizes outstanding communities for their efforts in advancing economic viability through…
Introducing new sports writer covering Chatham County: Asheebo Rojas
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Asheebo Rojas, Chatham County’s new sports writer for the Chatham News and Record, has hit the ground running in his role. I invited him to join me on a Facebook & YouTube live stream…
Ongoing investigation: Seeking details surrounding Hadeel Hikmat’s death
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim whose body was discovered in Jordan Lake last week as Hadeel Ghadhanfer Hikmat, 34, of 736 Treviso Lane, Apex. Her positive identification was determined through fingerprint analysis. Hadeel…
West coast to east coast: Cal, SMU, and Stanford to join ACC in 2024
Charlotte, NC – The ACC Board of Directors voted today to formally admit the University of California, Berkeley (Cal), Southern Methodist University (SMU) and Stanford University to the Atlantic Coast Conference. Cal, SMU and Stanford will join the ACC as…
13-year-old boy drowns at Jordan Lake over Labor Day weekend
Pittsboro, NC – In the wake of an unfortunate incident that occurred at Jordan Lake over the Labor Day weekend, Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson is emphasizing the critical importance of water safety and the use of life jackets. On…
Here are the Week 1 ACC Football Players of the Week
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized following their standout performances in last weekend’s games. The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel. The following are this week’s…
Duke shocks college football world: Crushes Clemson 28-7 in prime-time thriller
Durham, NC – Duke out-scored No. 9 Clemson 22-0 in the second half and handed the Tigers a 28-7 defeat in a Labor Day Night prime-time game on Monday in Durham. Duke quarterback Riley Leonard ((photo by Gene Galin) The…
In defense of ‘thoughts and prayers’
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – After a tragedy, it’s an American custom to offer one’s “thoughts and prayers” for the situation and those most affected. It can be a cliche for those who don’t know what else to say,…
Can you help? Sheriff’s office seeks help identifying woman found in Jordan Lake
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public to identify a woman whose body was discovered in Jordan Lake this week. On Tuesday, August 29, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a boater at Jordan Lake…
Chatham Board of Elections to host voter ID information session
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections is hosting a Voter Identification (ID) Information Session on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The session will be held at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference…
Record crowd and historic win for Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium
Winston-Salem, NC – On a special Opening Night when the home of Demon Deacons football donned its new name, Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Wake Forest University hosted its first season-opening sellout crowd since 2011 and its sixth sellout overall…
I’ve seen real racism. And voter ID isn’t it.
By Ken Fontenot Raleigh, NC – Perhaps, there is nothing that infuriates me more than an argument against racism that itself is inherently racist. I am about 40 years old, but in my short life I have tasted the harsh reality…