By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – What began as a conversation between two fathers searching for another activity to enjoy with their children grew into a summer youth league, a new teaching format and, on Saturday, August 1, a community…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Steve Newmark returned to familiar territory last Tuesday morning with an unfamiliar challenge before him: explaining how the University of North Carolina can preserve the traditions of college athletics while competing in a rapidly…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – For the second time in its long history, the original New Salem chapel has been lifted from the ground and carried to a new location. The 1883 building’s latest move, completed on the church’s…
By Jimmy Marples Longview, TX – Having family near Pittsboro, I was pleased at the news of new Chatham County Sheriff Steve Maynor taking his Oath of Office as Sheriff on Thursday, July 30th. I certainly wish Sheriff Maynor the…
Pittsboro, NC – Experience the vibrant spirit of Downtown Pittsboro’s social district (Hillsboro St. and nearby areas) at the August 21 Finally Fridays Arts Walk from 5 pm to 8 pm. Explore unique shops, galleries, and local businesses, enjoy live…
By Randall Rigsbee Pittsboro, NC – Steve Maynor was officially sworn in as Sheriff of Chatham County during a ceremony Thursday evening at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Chatham…
By Theresa Opeka Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners voted on Monday to terminate its $400 million economic development agreement between the county and Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, dealing another blow to the ill-fated project in…
By John Alderman Pittsboro, NC – Enbridge versus the gambler. Lyrics sung by Kenny Rogers: “You got to know when to hold ’em Know when to fold ’em Know when to walk away And know when to run” We had…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners has an unusually substantive agenda for Monday, July 27, 2026, with decisions or discussions involving the proposed Fearrington Preserve expansion, termination of the county’s VinFast incentive agreement, a nearly 300-acre industrial…
