Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested and charged Allen David Wendel, 41, of 106 Goldwood Ct., Cary, with felony death by distribution following the death of a 55-year-old Chapel Hill resident. Wendel is accused of illegally…
Pittsboro, NC – Thousands of students returned to class throughout Chatham County Schools as the district launched the 2022-2023 school year Monday. “We are happy to see our students and staff return to the classroom,” said Superintendent Dr. AnthonyJackson. “I…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 1:30 PM at the Historic Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro. The purpose of the meeting is to: Approve Two Items…
Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina Tar Heels won their 2022 season opener, 56-24 over the Florida A&M Rattlers. Drake Maye delivered with 294 passing yards, 5 touchdown throws and 55 yards rushing in his debut at quarterback for…
Pittsboro, NC – Fourteen schools are scheduled to field teams in the Ronald Horton Cross Country Classic at Northwood this Saturday morning. Chatham County’s Woods Charter School will be among the competitors. The other school scheduled to be competing are…
By Brooke Medina Raleigh, NC – Two Chatham County communities will soon be without twenty-seven homes, five businesses, and one church because the state of North Carolina is exercising its eminent domain powers to make way for VinFast, a startup…
Pittsboro, NC – In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of Ways of Being Home (2020). This program is free and open to the public. WHAT: Virtual Film…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – While North Carolina continues to outperform the rest of the country on a range of economic and social indicators, its leaders can’t afford to overlook a flashing red light on the state’s dashboard: violent…
Raleigh, NC – The NC State football team elected its captains for the upcoming season on Friday and head coach Dave Doeren announced the results following today’s scrimmage at Carter-Finley Stadium. Center Grant Gibson and linebacker Isaiah Moore were voted…
By Gene Galin Cary, NC – Northwood had a good day at the inaugural Early Bird 5K Invitational. Christian Glick led the men finishing 10th. Sydney led the women finishing 34th. The Northwood boys finished 6th beating all the other…
Durham, NC – Duke football welcomed local media members to Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday for media day. Duke head coach Mike Elko, defensive coordinator Robb Smith, offensive coordinator Kevin Johns as well as junior offensive lineman…
By Michael F. Cannon Congressional Republicans have defeated a proposal by congressional Democrats to mandate that private insurance companies cap out‐of‐pocket spending on insulin by their enrollees at $35 per month. Republicans were right to do so. Government is already driving…
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Sheriffs’ Association is not taking the recent violence against deputies across the state lying down. After a seventh deputy was killed or injured by gunfire in a three-week period, they are offering…
Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Community College volleyball begins the 2022 season with a new coach – Dal Langston. “This will be a year of everyone getting to know the new coach,” said Coach Langston. Prior to joining CCCC, Coach…
Pittsboro, NC – The N.C. Department of Transportation invites citizens to provide public input for a proposed project to make roadway improvements surrounding a planned employment center in southeast Chatham County. The proposed project will improve access from U.S. 1 and…
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…
Siler City, NC – Dance classes return to Jordan-Matthews High School this fall for the first time in decades, with Tara Rooks being appointed last week as the school’s new dance teacher. As currently structured, the new faculty position will…
Pittsboro, NC – The Pittsboro town hall (located at 635 East Street in Pittsboro) is still closed to the public due to staffing shortages and health concerns related to COVID-19. This closure impacts both walk-in and drive-through services. Should you…