By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – The ACC kickoff in Charlotte has brought together fans, analysts, and coaches to discuss the upcoming football season. With North Carolina’s “Big Four” schools—Duke, Wake Forest, NC State, and UNC—each presenting unique challenges and…
Prince of Pittsboro: Inside Pat Welter’s journey to document Drake Powell’s story
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In the world of high school sports, few stories captivate a community like the rise of a local star. I had a chance to sit down for a quick conversation with Pat Welter, a…
Have a voice in your community: Join Chatham County’s advisory committees
Pittsboro, NC – PITTSBORO, NC— Chatham County is seeking individuals to apply for several vacancies on its advisory committees. Service on committees is a great way for residents to have a voice on issues of interest and make a difference…
Duke football scores big with new locker room renovations
Durham, NC – The Duke football program unveiled its renovated locker room in the Yoh Football Center on Monday. photo courtesy of Duke SID “The student-athlete experience here at Duke is one of the best nationally and these renovations only…
ACC Network highlights initiatives and talent updates for 2024 football season
Charlotte, NC – ACC Network unveiled a series of programming announcements, initiatives and talent updates in anticipation of the 2024 college football season as ACC Football Kickoff officially started Monday in Charlotte, N.C. ESPN college football analyst Tom Luginbill will…
The best of the ACC: A sneak peek from ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the 59 student-athletes, representing the 17 league football programs, who will attend the 2024 ACC Football Kickoff, July 22-25, at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, North Carolina. ACC Network will broadcast…
ACC Football Kickoff 2024: All access coverage on ACCN from Charlotte July 22-25
Charlotte, NC – ACC Network will be live from the 2024 ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte all four days, July 22-25, for a record 48 hours of comprehensive coverage of the conference’s annual football media days on ACCN’s linear and…
Five Blue Devils to represent Duke at 2024 ACC Football Kickoff
Charlotte, NC – Sophomore quarterback Grayson Loftis, graduate student wide receiver Jordan Moore, redshirt sophomore quarterback Maalik Murphy, redshirt junior offensive lineman Justin Pickett and redshirt senior safety Jaylen Stinson will represent Duke at the 2024 ACC Football Kickoff, July 22-25, at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in…
Will VinFast ever open their North Carolina plant?
By Theresa Opeka Moncure, NC – While there appears to be another setback for VinFast after announcing Friday that they plan on delaying the opening of its $4 billion factory in Moncure, Chatham County, until 2028, a county official still…
Saying goodbye: Chatham County manager Dan LaMontagne announces retirement
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Manager Dan LaMontagne will retire on December 27, 2024, after 24 years of service in state and local government, with 14 of those years in Chatham County. LaMontagne made his announcement at the Chatham County…
Chatham County Schools welcomes five new district administrators
By John Wood Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education approved five new district administrators at the July 8, 2024 board meeting. Ms. Jennifer Beck was named Principal of Virginia Cross Elementary School. Beck currently serves as the…
Chatham County Schools to provide free meals for students
By John Wood Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Schools Board of Education unanimously approved providing meals, free of charge, to all students in Chatham County. Thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), all schools can serve meals at no…
Revitalize your body with Nic Samida’s fascia class
By Gene Galin Chatham County, NC – Nicole Samida, a fitness and body alignment coach, has introduced a class at CrossFit 15-501 that aims to improve body movement, reduce pain, and enhance overall well-being. The class, provocatively named “Unf**k the…
Democratic voter registrations keep falling as NC undergoes ‘rapid political shifts’
By Brianna Kraemer Raleigh, NC – With less than 60 days until ballots begin arriving in some North Carolinians’ mailboxes, the latest voter registration data shows significant shifts in the makeup of North Carolina’s electorate. According to current data from…
Chatham County students on CCCC Dean’s List for Spring 2024
Sanford, NC – The following Chatham County students have been named to the Central Carolina Community College Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for…
Chatham County students on CCCC President’s List for Spring 2024
Sanford, NC – The following Chatham County students have been named to the Central Carolina Community College President’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Students named to the President’s List received all A’s in all classes, were registered for at…