By Beth Hayes Pittsboro, NC – We have some major problems in Chatham County. Rescue is my life’s work. I need to begin by stating I am not a Democrat or Republican. I don’t really like what either party is…
ACC announces football game times & networks for November 4 & 5
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for Nov. 5. UNC quarterback Drake Maye (photo by Gene Galin) NC State Wolfpack is the only local area ACC team…
Chatham County 2022 general election: Guide to early voting
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections Office reminds residents of important early voting information for the 2022 general election. Image by FreePik When can Chatham County residents participate in early voting? One stop early voting begins October…
ACC announces football game times & networks for October 27 & 29
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for Oct. 29. Thursday, Oct. 27 Virginia Tech at NC State 7:30 p.m., ESPN (previously announced) Saturday, Oct. 29 Boston College…
Here are the Week 7 ACC football players of the week
Greensboro, 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…
Jessica Winger knows that student success depends on the collaboration of parents and teachers
By Becky Lee, NBCT Pittsboro, NC – I am a veteran teacher of 44 years. I taught high school Spanish at Northwood for 30 years and ten more years at Woods Charter School. Because I was part-time and had small…
Mail-in ballots see a bump just before in-person early voting begins
By Jim Stirling Raleigh, NC – With only 22 days left until election day, efforts to get voters to the polls have ramped up. In-person early voting begins this week on October 20, making this the last week we will…
One on One: Not interested in character
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – “We’re not Really Interested in Character” is the title of a chapter in a 1987 book about the corruptive nature of political fundraising. The recent attacks on the character of Georgia’s U.S. Senate…
Review: Mark Robinson’s unique story guides his political life
By Ray Nothstine Raleigh, NC – Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s life is shaped by financial hardship, family life, trains, churches, the military, and even professional wrestling. In other words, Robinson is an ordinary guy. Many political autobiographies are trite or…
ACC announces football game times & networks for October 20 & 22
Greensboro, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for October 22. Thursday, Oct. 20 Virginia at Georgia Tech, 7:30 p.m., ESPN (previously announced) Saturday, Oct. 22 Syracuse at Clemson,…
Chatham County arrest blotter: September 2022
Pittsboro, NC – Here is the Chatham County Sheriff department’s arrest blotter for September 2022. On September 1, Jesse Allen Russell, 36, homeless, was arrested by Deputy Shannon Read for Domestic Violence Protection Order violation. He was placed on a…
CCCC hosts National Manufacturing Day event
Sanford, NC – Foot traffic flowed freely through rows of booths at Manufacturing Day, at least until you approached the end of one path near the back. There, three high school students fitted with virtual reality headsets and handheld devices…
Chatham County News Tweets: 10.3.22 – 10.9.22
Pittsboro, NC – Join 4,894 others and follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Chatham County News Tweets: 2022-09-26 – 2022-10-02 https://t.co/cLKhSPizdV 08:00:06, 2022-10-03Chatham Chatlist #7393 – https://t.co/e7zwFsYMyy #ChathamNC 1. Ley…
Chatham Council on Aging to hold Senior Education Conference on Nov. 18
Pittsboro, NC – Following a two-year hiatus, the Chatham County Council on Aging will bring back its popular Senior Education Conference on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business…
Chatham School Board selects Julie Bridenstine to fill vacant seat
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education members voted unanimously on Thursday,October 6, 2022, to appoint Julie Bridenstine to fill the District 1 seat vacated when Melissa Hlavac resigned in September. Julie Bridenstine during interview with Chatham County…
Chatham County News Tweets: 9.26.22 – 10.2.22
Pittsboro, NC – Join 4,886 others and follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Chatham County News Tweets: 2022-09-19 – 2022-09-25 https://t.co/BfnactniVP 08:02:16, 2022-09-26RT @TriangleBIZJrnl: A prime piece of real estate across the street…