North Carolina’s football program begins a new era on Sept. 1, when the Tar Heels’ host in-state foe Elon at Kenan Stadium. New head coach Larry Fedora brings a distinctively different style, featuring a wide-open spread offense which plays faster, and…
Month: August 2012
Duke coach David Cutcliffe looks to continue positive momentum in Durham
Back-to-back three win seasons don’t wow the casual fan, but if one looks below the surface, Coach David Cutcliffe is building something in Durham. Duke knocked on the door of bowl eligibility in 2011, losing heartbreakers to Richmond (23-21), Wake For…
Consumer Reports survey: Most viewers rely on Netflix, but streaming rivals are more satisfying
Although 81 percent of the ConsumerReports.org subscribers who used a streaming video service in the previous month used Netflix, rival services such as Vudu, Apple iTunes, and Amazon Instant Video all scored higher for overall satisfaction in Consumer…
Grobe and Wake Forest Deamon Deacons aim for back-to-back bowls
Of all of the teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference that dropped close games in 2011, Wake Forest probably played the “what-if” game the most. Coach Jim Grobe’s Demon Deacons were just a missed field goal away from claiming a berth in the ACC Football…
Chatham Food & Nutrition program transitions to new state system
The Chatham County Department of Social Services (DSS) is among several counties required to make the transition to a new state-mandated data system over the next few weeks, starting with Food & Nutrition benefits (formerly called Food Stamps).
Walmart breaks ground on Northeast Chatham store
On August 7, county officials joined Walmart in breaking ground on its new store in northeastern Chatham County. The 148,400-square-foot, full-service store will be on US 15/501 near Old Lystra Road and will bring an estimated 300 jobs to Chatham County.
Chatham County leads state in increased spending by visitors
A new statewide report shows that “domestic visitors” spent $27.73 million in Chatham County during 2011, an increase of 10.8 percent from 2010. Chatham tied with Davidson County for the biggest tourism spending increase in the state. On August 7, …
College GameDay coming To Raleigh and Chapel Hill
Two Atlantic Coast Conference rivalry games will be featured as part of the ESPN “College GameDay” schedule during the 2012-2013 men’s basketball season. ESPN will be in Raleigh, N.C., on Saturday, Jan. 26, for the battle between North Carolina a…
UNC students launch campaign to benefit Chatham Habitat for Humanity
Will Powell and Greg Allison, both UNC Seniors, are serious about their training for the City of Oaks Marathon and they are serious about raising money for Chatham Habitat for Humanity. “Greg and I have teamed-up with the Chatham affiliate to raise mon…
Attendants at Chatham Recycling Centers deserve our appreciation
I read an irate letter from a Chatham county resident about the attendants at the recycling center who it is claimed took an item that should have gone to the residents.I have quite a different view;. while there may always be one person in a large gro…