By Grant Lefelar Raleigh, NC – On Tuesday, Senate lawmakers approved a bill prohibiting biological males from competing in sports designated for biological females at North Carolina schools and universities. It will now seek the House’s concurrence before advancing to…
Golden LEAF Foundation awards $250,000 to Pittsboro for flood mitigation project
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro is pleased to announce that The Golden LEAF Foundation has awarded $250,000 in funding for a flood mitigation project inside the town. The Foundation provided these funds to the Town to address a…
Splish Splash! Join ROCK City Church for the One Day Water Park Event on July 29
By Myron Jamerson Pittsboro, NC – My name is Myron Jamerson. I am the senior pastor of ROCK City Church in Pittsboro, NC. As you know, being a successful leader in our community takes a commitment to find practical solutions…
Kent Jackson promoted to Pittsboro Assistant Town Manager/Engineering Director
Pittsboro, NC – The town of Pittsboro has announced that Mr. Kent Jackson has been promoted from his role as Town Engineer and previous Interim Town Manager to the new position of Assistant Town Manager/Engineering Director for the Town of…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda for June 20
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 3:00…
JMArts honors top student artists at 2023 JM Senior Awards Ceremony
Siler City, NC – Twenty-one Jordan-Matthews High School actors, dancers, musicians and visual artists were honored for their outstanding work by JMArts, the Jordan-Matthews Arts Foundation, at the school’s 2023 Senior Awards Ceremony, held on May 25 to honor top…
Haw River Trail: From local favorite to state trail
Chatham County, NC – The Haw River Trail is now an authorized state trail thanks to the perseverance of local advocates, nonprofit organizations, and North Carolina legislators Representative Stephen M. Ross, Senator Amy S. Galey, and Representative Dennis Riddell. “The…
Beyond letters: The benefits of electronic signage for Northwood
By Gina Harrison Pittsboro, NC – Let me begin by saying I’m not a Northwood high school alum. But I am an alumni parent, with two kids that attended Northwood high school. And for those that don’t know me, I…
Former UNC coach Sylvia Hatchell: Males should not compete on women’s teams
By Sylvia Hatchell Raleigh, NC – I support transgender athletes right to gender identify as they see fit; however, competitive sport is one of the few places in society where sex differences matter. For this reason, transgender males should not…
Evolution of a coaching philosophy: Insights from lacrosse coach Randy Cox
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a recent video conversation, I talked with Randy Cox, a former lacrosse player and current Northwood high school lacrosse coach. We discussed his coaching philosophy and his days as an athlete. The discussion…
Pittsboro police department investigates armed bank robbery at Truist Bank
Pittsboro, NC – At approximately 10:40 am this Friday morning, June 16, 2023, Pittsboro Police department was dispatched to an armed robbery that had just occurred at Truist Bank at 44 Powell Place Lane. On-duty patrol officers and command staff…
Lowes Foods to open Pittsboro location with ribbon cutting on June 29
Pittsboro, NC – On Thursday, June 29, there will be a ribbon cutting and opening of the newest Lowes Foods in Pittsboro at the intersection of Highway 15-501 and Northwood High School Road. Lowes Foods President Tim Lowe, other representatives…
Dr. Randy St.Clair, Zack Chutz named new Seaforth high school principal, assistant principal
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education has approved Dr. Randy St.Clair as the new principal of Seaforth High School. Dr. Randy St.Clair, Zack Chutz named new Seaforth high school principal, assistant principal St.Clair started his career as…
Northwood’s sign: Lasting tribute or disposable accessory for Chatham Park?
By J.V. Smith Pittsboro, NC – I gotta say, it really hurt my heart when I heard the School Board voted to let Chatham Park Investors tear down the Northwood High School sign. That sign was put together by the…
The Muelbach house: A general contractor’s perspective
By David Richardson Chatham County, NC – I am currently a general contractor in North Carolina. I have been a licensed general contractor in North Carolina since starting in 1984. I will tell you what I know and what…
Why is Pittsboro Feed the go-to destination for poultry enthusiasts?
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – For over three decades, Pittsboro Feed has been the ultimate destination for poultry enthusiasts seeking high-quality chicks and exceptional customer service. Unlike traditional feed stores that offered baby chicks for a limited duration, Pittsboro…