By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Asheebo Rojas, Chatham County’s new sports writer for the Chatham News and Record, has hit the ground running in his role. I invited him to join me on a Facebook & YouTube live stream…
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – During his breakout session at this year’s ACC Football Kickoff event, Duke University quarterback Riley Leonard shared insights into his journey, the team’s remarkable turnaround, and his aspirations for the upcoming season. The talented…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the summer draws to a close, Northwood high school gears up for an exciting season of fall sports. I had an opportunity to have a conversation with Northwood Athletic Director Cameron Vernon on…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Pittsboro is about to welcome a new, fixed location ice cream parlor, “Circle City Ice Cream.” The renowned mobile ice cream truck, known as “Mapleview Mobile,” will have a permanent home at 21 West…
By Gene Galin Moncure, NC – In a celebration marked by a shower of confetti and a tossing of dirt, VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker, has officially broken ground on its long-awaited $4 billion manufacturing plant in Chatham County, North Carolina.…
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – In an informative breakout session at the ACC Football Kickoff event on Thursday, Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney shared some valuable insights into the team’s upcoming season. The session covered a range of topics,…
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – During the ACC Football Kickoff breakout session on Wednesday, Duke football coach Mike Elko opened up about the program’s commitment to success, changes in coaching staff, and preparations for the upcoming season. Despite not…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As part of the regular Innovate Chatham Tech Talk series, Tim Steiner presented a talk at 79 West on cybersecurity last week. In an era where technology reigns supreme, the ever-growing dependence on digital…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Lowes Foods opened up its newest location in Pittsboro on June 29. I had the opportunity to talk with Chef Mike Merritt before the grand opening. Chef Mike gave us a sneak peek into…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a move aimed at providing fresh products and supporting local communities, Lowes Foods, a grocery store chain with a long-standing presence in North Carolina, has recently expanded its operations to Pittsboro. The decision…