By Alec MacGillis ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. photo by Mylene Everything looks the same on either side of the Texas-New Mexico…
Making a difference with Meals on Wheels: Delivering a warm meal (and much more) to Chatham County seniors
By Kara Lusk Dudley Pittsboro, NC – For many years, I have heard about the Meals on Wheels program and how it provides a warm, nutritious meal to older adults who may otherwise go hungry. On December 6, 2021, I…
Pitt leads ACC’s 10-team college football bowl contingent
Greensboro, NC – Led by league champion Pitt’s first-ever berth in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, the Atlantic Coast Conference placed 10 teams in college football postseason games on Sunday. Pitt won the 2021 ACC Football Championship. (photo by Gene Galin)…
2021 NCHSAA football regional finals scores & state championship pairings
Chapel Hill, NC – Here are this weekend’s NCHSAA football championship regional game results. 1A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONAL FINALS EAST #1 Tarboro (13-1) 22, #6 Pender (9-4) 12 WEST #3 Mitchell (13-2) 34, #4 Robbinsville (10-4) 21 2A FOOTBALL…
Full NC Appeals Court ends candidate filing delay, will hear case ‘en banc’
By CJ Staff Raleigh, NC – The full N.C. Court of Appeals has overturned a three-judge panel’s order blocking congressional and legislative candidate filing. Filing can proceed until the full 15-member court considers challenges to new state election maps. “It…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners to hold special meeting December 8
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro Street, Second Floor Courtroom, Pittsboro. Face coverings are required…
Chatham County Fire Marshal issues open burning ban due to hazardous forest fire conditions
Pittsboro, NC – Due to increased fire risk, and at the direction of the North Carolina Forest Service, the Chatham County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits countywide until…
Filing for 2022 elections starts Monday, December 6
Pittsboro, NC – Candidate filing for the 2022 statewide primary and Chatham County elections begins at noon on Monday, December 6, 2021, and ends at noon on Friday, December 17. Depending on the office sought, candidates will file their Notices of…
Chatham Artists Guild featuring K-12 student art show at Chatham Mills
Pittsboro, NC – Student artists throughout Chatham County Schools exhibit work at the 2021 K-12 Student Art Show hosted by Chatham Mills and supported by the Chatham Artists Guild. Several Jordan-Matthews artists will be exhibiting at the show: Stephanie AlemanLizzie…
NC Health Secretary Mandy Cohen resigns, Cooper names in-house replacement
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – The face of North Carolina’s coronavirus response, Dr. Mandy Cohen, has resigned her position as secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Mandy Cohen (pool photo) Gov. Roy Cooper has…
Chatham Sheriff’s office holds 18th annual Thanksgiving meal drive
Pittsboro, NC – On November 25, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office held its 18th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Drive for senior residents and families in need across Chatham County. For nearly two decades, deputies have reached out to local businesses to…
Burn ban issued for all North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions
Raleigh, NC – Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. today until further notice. photo by Karsten Winegeart “It…
Racial preferences in North Carolina are ending soon
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – The state of Washington has it. California has it. Michigan has it. Oklahoma has it. Nebraska has it. Arizona has it. Florida, New Hampshire, and Idaho have a version of it. Within the next…
Chatham County News Tweets: 11.22.21 – 11.28.21
Pittsboro, NC – Follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: 7th Grade Mustang Band had fun performing at the Pittsboro Christmas Tree Lighting Chatham County News Tweets: 2021-11-15 – 2021-11-21 https://t.co/vhEFJc1QZd 08:00:03, 2021-11-22The…
David Cutcliffe and Duke agree on separation
Durham, NC – Duke Vice President and Director of Athletics Nina King announced on Sunday the school and head football coach David Cutcliffe have reached a mutual agreement for separation. photo by Gene Galin “After some detailed and amiable discussions…
2021 NCHSAA football fourth round final scores & regional finals pairings
Chapel Hill, NC – Here are the final scores from the fourth round of the 2021 NCHSAA football playoffs. 1A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOURTH ROUND PAIRINGS EAST #1 Tarboro (12-1) 27, #4 Northampton County (10-3) 3 #6 Pender (9-3) 34,…