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Seaforth falls short of fourth-quarter comeback in season-opening loss to Westover
PITTSBORO — Seaforth’s comeback effort came up just short in its football season opener. After being down 18-0 entering the final quarter, the Hawks, opening the season at home, fell to Westover, 18-16. Early in the fourth quarter, Seaforth began to chip at the deficit with a 12-yard...
3 Guys from Pittsboro talk with Robert Reives about balancing growth with community values
Siler City, NC – On a Tuesday afternoon, a conversation between Robert Reives, the minority leader of the North Carolina House of Representatives, and three guys from Pittsboro having lunch sheds light on the values of family, education, and community in a rapidly evolving region. Over lunch with ERic Andrews, Greg Stafford and me at the Broken Spit in Siler City, Reives delves into some of his favorite memories, the significance of education, and the transformative impact of recent industrial developments in the area. As Chatham County undergoes unprecedented growth, Reives emphasizes the importance of staying grounded in the community’s roots while embracing the opportunities that lie ahead.
First Look: Minnesota vs North Carolina
The wait is almost over, in just five days, the Minnesota Golden Gophers will begin their 2024 season by hosting the Atlantic Coastal Conference's North Carolina Tar Heels, for the second of a home-and-home series between the two programs. It will be just the second matchup all-time between the two...
Tar Heels Simulating Game-Like Experience Ahead of Weekday Opener
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina sits six days away from its atypical Thursday night season opener against Minnesota, and in preparation, the Tar Heels are treating Friday like a Saturday. The team is holding a mock game at Kenan Stadium, going through the day like it will go...
UNC Women's Basketball program earns commitment from top-25 Class of 2025 prospect
Courtney Banghart and the UNC women's basketball program received very good news on Friday as top-25 ranked Class of 2025 standout Taliyah Henderson has committed to the University of North Carolina. The five-star wing, ranked No. 21 overall in the Class of 2025 in the latest ESPNW 100 rankings, chose...
Report: North Carolina ranks top ten for clean energy
North Carolina is making significant strides in the renewable energy sector, solidifying its position as a leader in the field. According to a new report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP), a trade group representing 800 companies, the Tar Heel State now ranks ninth nationally in clean energy generation.
NC students finding new ways of expression with Parents Bill of Rights in place
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For the next nine months, students in school districts across North Carolina will have a new reality with the policies behind Senate Bill 49. SB 49 is also known as the Parents Bill of Rights and the "Don't Say Gay" law. The Parents Bill of...
Support crosses county lines after high school students killed in Ramseur crash
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Although Eastern Randolph and Eastern Alamance went head to head Friday in terms of football, the two schools came together as one to honor the teens hurt and killed in a Ramseur car crash Thursday. For the Eastern Randolph community, this pain cuts deep. On...
Many enjoy nice weather in Cary at 48th annual Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — The 48th annual Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival continues Sunday in Cary. Festival organizers say one of the beautiful things about Lazy Daze is that all of the proceeds go back into the community in the form of grants for art. “It’s a great...
Joyner Park Pond in Wake Forest closed due to contamination
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WNCN) — The Town of Wake Forest has closed public access to a pond that has been contaminated. According to a release, Joyner Park Pond is closed due to contamination from a sewer line leak. The cause was previously suspected to be a red algae bloom, but town officials said further investigation revealed the real source.
Stage Set for Final Day at 11U/13U NTIS Champions Cup
CARY, N.C. – With three days in the books at the 11U/13U National Team Identification Series (NTIS) Champions Cup, the stage is set for bracket play on Sunday. Eight teams across the two age groups secured their spots in Sunday’s semifinal round – let’s take a look at how each team got to the semifinals.
Streets at Southpoint launches new social district in Durham
Streets at Southpoint launched a new social district for adults 21 and older.People can now walk around the entire shopping center with an alcoholic beverage and through the inside of the mall and the outdoor lifestyle areas with their beverage in a designated cup.Some of the participating restaurants include Firebirds, Uncle Julio's, and Co.The district is an effort Southpoint management said they are happy to finally have accomplished.ALSO SEE: Ackland Art Museum improving the experience for visitors with color blindness"We've been at this for probably three or four years to work through the process to make sure we get it...
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