By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Pittsboro Feed, a local pet and feed supply store, is set to undergo significant changes as it expands its retail space to better serve the community. After nearly two decades in its current location,…
We need a constitutional amendment to control NC property taxes
By Brian Echevarria Raleigh, NC – I know firsthand how skyrocketing property taxes are undermining the American Dream for current and future generations. Revaluation-fueled increases in property tax bills are blowing up family budgets in Cabarrus County and across North…
ACC Network debuts new weekly fall studio programming lineup
Charlotte, NC – ACC Network has unveiled a new weekly programming lineup set to debut later this summer with daily studio programming scheduled from 5-7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. The lineup is anchored by a daily edition of ACC…
NC State men’s and women’s basketball to play doubleheader exhibition in Greensboro
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to play in a doubleheader exhibition on Sunday, Oct. 26 at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. The women’s team will tip off vs. Maryland at 2…
NC Quick Pass now available in Harris Teeter locations across North Carolina
Raleigh, NC – NC Quick Pass is now partnering with Harris Teeter, adding the NC Quick Pass Sticker to 150 stores across all of North Carolina and nearly tripling the number of retailers selling Transponders on the Go. In Chatham…
SROs sharpen school safety readiness with active shooter drill at Seaforth High School
Pittsboro, NC – With the start of the new school year just weeks away, Chatham County Sheriff’s Office personnel gathered at Seaforth High School this week for a high-intensity training exercise designed to prepare them for one of the worst…
Salsa and storytelling: 3 Guys from Pittsboro having lunch at Aye! Toro
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – After a summer hiatus, the 3 Guys from Pittsboro having lunch convened at Aye! Toro, a local Mexican restaurant nestled behind a O’Reilly Auto Parts store. Greg Stafford, Eric Andrews and I indulged in…
Where’s my mail? The Pittsboro post office’s questionable practices
By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – Recently I have reported here all the problems I have been having with the US mail coming out of the Pittsboro post office. It’s always a story as to why I’m not receiving mail…
UNC Tar Heels announce 2025-26 men’s basketball roster
Chapel Hill, NC – Senior guard Seth Trimble headlines the University of North Carolina’s 2025-26 men’s basketball roster. Trimble is one of 16 players on the roster, including five players who were previously on Tar Heel rosters, three incoming freshmen,…
NC State’s Meet the Pack and Victory Day celebrates community
Raleigh, NC – On Saturday afternoon, thousands of NC State Wolfpack fans gathered at Carter-Finley Stadium for the annual Meet the Pack Day, which intertwined with the seventh annual Victory Day in partnership with GiGi’s Playhouse. The stadium turf became…
Northwood Football Coach Dalton Brown: A Season of Commitment and Growth
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the Northwood High School football team gears up for the upcoming season, head coach Dalton Brown reflects on the growth and commitment he has fostered in his players during the off-season. With a…
Information made simple: Chatham County Board of Elections website revamp
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, created to enhance accessibility, simplify navigation, and better serve the information needs of voters, poll workers, and candidates ahead of…
Goldston mayor Hensley addresses community concerns in Q&A session
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – At August’s Breakfast Club event at 79 Degrees West, Goldston mayor Johnathan Hensley discussed a variety of pressing issues facing the small North Carolina community, from infrastructure improvements to the future of local businesses.…
Rising to the challenge: Coach Carter’s vision for the Jordan-Matthews football team
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the Jordan-Matthews High School football team gears up for the upcoming season, head coach Kermit Carter reflects on the progress made during the off-season and the challenges that lie ahead. With a renewed…
Mindset matters: Coach Matthews’ winning philosophy for Seaforth football
Pittsboro, NC – As the fall football season approaches, Seaforth High School is gearing up for a transformative year under the leadership of first-year head coach Tolbert Matthews. With a fresh perspective and a commitment to changing the team’s culture, Matthews…
Chatham Central football coach Derrin Little reflects on off-season progress & future goals
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the Chatham Central High School football team gears up for the upcoming season, head coach Derrin Little expresses optimism about the team’s development during the offseason. With increased participation, improved player performance, and…