Pittsboro, NC – George Moses Horton Middle School proudly celebrated its annual George Moses Horton Day on Monday, February 23, 2026, honoring the life and enduring legacy of George Moses Horton. Horton, an enslaved North Carolina poet, used his powerful…
Pittsboro, NC – Here is the rundown of the Chatham County Schools open house dates and the school supply lists for the 2024-2025 school year. School Open House Date Supply List Bennett School Thursday, August 22, 2024 5:00 PM-7:00 PM…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – A mural at George Moses Horton Middle School in Pittsboro stands as a testament to the rich history and significant contributions of African-Americans in Chatham County. Mary Nettles, a community leader and advocate, provides…
By Randall Rigsbee Pittsboro, NC – Cooking Matters for Teens, a program dedicated to empowering young minds with culinary skills and nutritional knowledge, concluded its latest installment with students from Horton Middle School this week, marking a resounding success. Organized…
Bear Creek, NC – 56 spellers from grades K-8 were invited to Chatham Central High School Wednesday night for the 2024 Chatham County Schools’ District Spelling Bee. Four spellers from each K-8 school placed 1st-4th at their individual school spelling…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a celebration of creativity and community spirit, student artists from various schools in the Pittsboro area unveiled a series of striking murals at the 2023 Pittsboro Homecoming event at the Pop Up Park…
Pittsboro, NC – SIFMA and the SIFMA Foundation announced the winning teams and congratulated the 6,500 students competing in the 2023 Capitol Hill Challenge, a national financial education program underwritten by the Charles Schwab Foundation. SIFMA and the SIFMA Foundation…
Pittsboro, NC – Here’s a rundown of how the five Chatham County high school girls’ soccer teams fared in the first round of playoff games on Monday evening. The Woods Charter, Seaforth and Northwood teams will play in the second…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County middle school basketball tournament kicks off on Monday, February 13 and runs through Friday, February 17. The first round girls’ games will take place on Monday. The boys’ first round games…
Pittsboro, NC – The Community Remembrance Coalition – Chatham (CRC-C) is seeking to partner with the Chatham County school district to install a historical mural on the campus of George Moses Horton Middle School. The mural will be fully funded…