By Winston Brady Raleigh, NC – Each day, it becomes more obvious the United States and the entirety of the Western world, including North Carolina, has lost its way. This is largely because we’ve lost the Western tradition that produced…
Six week +1 CrossFit Challenge: Building healthy habits for long-term wellness
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The Six Week CrossFit Challenge at CrossFit 15-501 is designed to help participants build healthy habits, achieve fitness goals, and improve their overall well-being. Led by Tim Pedersen, this program focuses on sustainable lifestyle…
Here are the 2024 CCCC graduates from Chatham County
Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Community College’s recent Class of 2024 includes 613 spring graduates, who received 643 credentials (associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates). Three commencement exercises, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 2 p.m., were held May 9 to…
The future of learning: Michele Morrow’s plan to revitalize public education in NC
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In an unexpected political turn, Michele Morrow emerged victorious in the Republican primary in March for North Carolina’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, defeating incumbent Catherine Truitt. Morrow’s triumph, attributed to her grassroots campaign and…
Dreaming, scheming, and planting: The garden chair project
By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – It started I guess thirty five years ago. In someone’s yard, I saw an old wooden country chair that had been made into a planter. To me, it was a good idea, but poorly designed and…
Pulte faces angry neighbors at Chatham Ag Center meeting: The latest updates
By Connie McAdams Pittsboro, NC – Another large group of angry and vocal neighbors gathered Thursday night at the Chatham Ag Center to hear Pulte’s revised plans for development on 63 acres of wooded property surrounded by Robeson Creek. According…
UNC baseball team powers past West Virginia to secure spot in College World Series
Chapel Hill, NC – The Chapel Hill Super Regional saw the UNC Tar Heels face off against the West Virginia Mountaineers in a high-stakes game that would determine which team would advance to the College World Series. The atmosphere was…
West Virginia baseball post Super Regional: An inside look
By Gene Galin Chapel Hill, NC – In a dramatic and highly charged atmosphere, West Virginia University’s baseball team faced off against the University of North Carolina in a Super Regional showdown that had fans on the edge of their…
UNC & West Virginia baseball super regional post-game press conference notes
Chapel Hill, NC – Here are the videos and notes from the Chapel Hill Baseball Super Regional post-game press conferences by the UNC Tar Heels and West Virginia Mountaineers. UNC Head Coach Scott ForbesOn Matt Poston…“We had a really good…
Vance Honeycutt’s walk-off homer propels Tar Heels to Super Regional victory
Chapel Hill, NC – In an electrifying start to the Chapel Hill Super Regional, the North Carolina Tar Heels staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the West Virginia Mountaineers 8-6 in the first game of the best-of-three series on Friday…
The changing face of real estate: Trends and challenges in Chatham County
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Amid the rolling hills and burgeoning communities of Chatham County, the interplay between real estate development and community planning remains a focal point of local governance. At the heart of this dynamic is the…
Dates, times and networks announced for NCAA baseball super regionals
Charlotte, NC – The dates, times and television networks for the eight NCAA Division I Baseball Championship super regional sites have been announced by the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee. Five teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference have advanced to the…
Inflation or price gouging? We all know the answer.
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – For better or worse, the incumbent president and his party tend to own the economy. There are countless factors at play — their predecessor’s policies, Federal Reserve policy, global competition, foreign wars, and their…
Find your calling with Chatham County at the LOGO Career Expo on June 8
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is one of 40 cities and counties to participate in the first-ever Local Government (LOGO) Career Expo in Raleigh. LOGO will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the…
Seaforth Lady Hawks soar to victory in 2A State Girls Soccer Championship
Matthews, NC – In a display of skill, determination, and teamwork, the Seaforth High School Lady Hawks emerged victorious in the North Carolina 2A State Girls Soccer Championship. The Hawks faced off against Pine Lake Prep in a thrilling match…
Seaforth girls soccer coach and players reflect on resilience and the championship victory
By Gene Galin Matthews, NC – The Seaforth Hawks girls soccer team clinched their first-ever state championship in a dramatic fashion. Overcoming early setbacks and demonstrating exceptional resilience, the Hawks defeated their formidable opponent, Pine Lake Prep, in a nail-biting…