Siler City, NC – Starting this week registration for Siler City Parks and Recreation youth sports has opened. Leading the way is kickball! Registration opened on June 17th and will close on August 5th. The co-ed kickball league is offered…
Priced out? The housing affordability crisis in Chatham County
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County in North Carolina, has become a focal point in the state’s real estate market, boasting some of the highest median home prices in the region. According to recent data, median home prices…
Pumping up hope: Goldston family’s well upgrade brings joy and relief
Goldston, NC – Jessica Sales and her three children in Goldston, North Carolina, will have secure access to safe and reliable water next week, thanks to a recent collaborative effort. Xylem Inc., the Water Well Trust (WWT) and Waterboys –…
Waves of hope: Adaptive Surf Project brings joy and freedom to disabled community
By Gene Galin Atlantic Beach, NC – On a sun-drenched Saturday in June, the shores of Atlantic Beach were alive with an extraordinary blend of excitement, camaraderie, and waves. The Adaptive Surf Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the…
3 Guys from Pittsboro keeping it cool: Revamping The Mod’s draft system
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – (Part 3) In the heart of downtown Pittsboro, The Mod is redefining the local dining experience with innovative changes. Taking some time to sit down with us “three guys from Pittsboro having lunch” on…
Chatham County water bills to rise by 15% in FY 2024-25
Pittsboro, NC – On June 17, 2024, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved the County’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, which includes a water rate increase for approximately 11,200 Water Utilities customers. photo by Jos Speetjens Effective July 1, 2024,…
Bringing the ocean to all: The Adaptive Surf Project’s mission to empower
By Gene Galin Atlantic Beach, NC – Christine Chadwick stands at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by enthusiastic volunteers and participants, each preparing for a day on the waves. The sun shines brightly, reflecting off the water and…
Transform your off-gym days with simple home exercises
By Gene Galin Can’t make it to the gym today? That was my situation last Friday, when I couldn’t make it to the gym. Apparently, it’s no problem. CrossFit 15-501 fitness coach Tim Pedersen shares a practical, easy-to-follow routine to…
Three guys from Pittsboro: The evolution of The Mod under new ownership
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – (PART 2) In the town of Pittsboro, where the past meets the future, Greg Stafford, Eric Andrews and I, aka “3 Guys from Pittsboro,” reflect on community, change, and the joy of small-town life…
Chatham County Sheriff’s office investigates drowning death at Jordan Lake
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowning that occurred late Saturday night at the Jordan Lake Wildlife Area. At approximately 11:43 p.m. on June 15, 2024, emergency responders were dispatched to 6771 NC 751 following…
A slice of community: Three guys from Pittsboro having lunch at The Mod
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – On Thursday afternoon Greg Stafford, Eric Andrews and I gathered at The Mod, a popular local eatery in Pittsboro, to enjoy lunch and conversation. Amidst laughter, casual conversation, and a slice of pizza or…
Siler City Man arrested for multiple sex offenses with juvenile female
Siler City, NC – After the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a report that Carlos Archila-Escalante, 21, of 127 Fontana Circle, Siler City, had sexually assaulted a juvenile female, authorities launched an investigation. Carlos Archila-Escalante On June 10, 2024, Chatham…
Sarah Estes named new principal at Siler City Elementary
By John Wood Siler City, NC – We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Sarah Estes will become the new principal of Siler City Elementary, effective July 1. She will be replacing Mrs. Tania Poston, who retired at the end…
Why North Carolina needs classical education
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…
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…