By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In an intense match-up between the Northwood High School lacrosse team and Croatan High School, the Northwood Chargers emerged victorious with a thrilling 5-4 win in the state playoffs. The game showcased the team’s…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Lowes Foods is preparing to open a brand new grocery store in Pittsboro, set to welcome customers by the end of June. The new store is located next to the Northwood high school. With…
Bear Creek, NC – On February 20, 2023, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man molesting a child family member and recording the victim in the bathroom on his cellphone. A search warrant was issued to…
By Gene Galin Chatham County, NC – Woods Charter School’s girls’ soccer team held their Senior Night recognition event, honoring the graduating players who have made a significant impact on the team throughout their high school careers. The event, which…
Pittsboro, NC – MOSAIC at Chatham Park, a 44-acre live-work-play-learn development in Pittsboro, NC, is set to host a dedication ceremony for a 12-foot interactive mosaic sculpture crafted by local artist Theresa Arico. The ceremony will be chronicled by documentary…
Siler City, NC – A Virginia man has been charged after an investigation found he had taken indecent liberties with a child during an incident last November in Siler City. On May 7, the Chesterfield (Virginia) Police Department assisted the…
Pittsboro, NC – At the May 8 Chatham County School Board meeting Dr. Amanda Moran Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services & Instructional Support is scheduled to provide school board members with an update on the year-round school study. During the…
Sanford, NC – The Central Carolina Community College Board of Trustees will meet in-person at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, in the Marchant Hall Conference Room on the CCCC Lee Main Campus in Sanford. The meeting is available virtually here.…
Pittsboro, NC – On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office arrested a second suspect in connection with a shooting that occurred on April 26, 2023. Wayne Lee Wilson Jr., 26, no address, is charged with assault with…
Sanford, NC – On Friday morning at 1:30 a.m. Sanford Police Department patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on Horner Blvd at Carthage Street. As a result of that stop, officers located the driver to be in possession of methamphetamines.…
Pittsboro, NC – Here is the Chatham County Sheriff department’s arrest blotter for April 2023. On April 1, Austin Lynn Harris, 19, of 975 Thomas Road, Sanford, was arrested by Deputy Paul Durrazo for driving under the influence. He was…
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors completed its Spring Meeting on Wednesday at the NCHSAA office and voted to approve several items that should positively impact student-athletes across the state. Upon a recommendation…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – North Carolina can add another item to its crowded shelf of accolades: according to a newly updated study, our state’s road system ranks second in the nation in performance and cost-effectiveness. The Reason Foundation…
Pittsboro, NC – On Wednesday, April 26 at approximately 11:40 a.m., a shooting occurred at the junction of Moore Mountain Road and Hamlets Chapel Road. The victim’s car was fired upon by a black male suspect in his late 20s…
By Alex Baltzegar Raleigh, NC – On Friday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that voters will be required to show valid identification in order to vote in the 2023 municipal elections. The North Carolina Supreme Court released…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Siler City mayor, Chip Price, spoke at the Chatham County Development Briefing on April 26, highlighting the progress and developments in Siler City. The event aimed to bring together leaders, developers, and stakeholders to…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Doherty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant is expanding its reach with a new location in Pittsboro, Chatham County. This move offers a unique opportunity for growth for the restaurant, as the new location will be…