Chatham Central baseball’s Brady Phillips earns athlete of the week honors for the week of April 1. In the Bears’ two big wins over Chatham Homeschool Thursday, Phillips had … more

The Central Carolina Community College Foundation will host its 11th annual Chatham County Golf Classic on May 15 at the Chapel Ridge Golf Course in Pittsboro. The proceeds from the tournament … more

Baseball Jordan-Matthews had a rough week at the Zookeepers Classic in Asheboro, going 1-2 in its three games. The Jets started with a 2-1 win over Wheatmore on April 2 in which senior Ian … more

Seaforth sophomore Cali O’Neill is getting another opportunity to compete with the U.S. Women’s Youth National Team this year. more

Spring sports are in full swing at the college level, bringing another chance for past Chatham County athletes to showcase their skills beyond high school. From the junior college level to Division I, many of the county’s former baseball and softball standouts are making debuts or keeping their college careers alive in 2024. Here’s a look at how they’re doing so far this year: ‌ more

In front of NBA scouts and amongst high school basketball’s biggest stars during last week’s McDonald’s All-American activities, former Northwood forward and North Carolina basketball signee Drake Powell put on a promising display of what he is and what he could become. more

My late dear departed mother never had a driver’s license in her life. But that didn’t stop her. She could drive with the best of them. At least tell them how to do it. My dad. … more

Of all the amazing personal stories on both the men’s and women’s N.C. State basketball teams (D.J. Burns plays three musical instruments, Aziaha James over family tragedy), I’m … more

Chatham County has openings across several advisory committees and is seeking applications from county residents 18 or older who are interested in serving. Applications can be filled out on the … more

Residents of Fearrington Village raised concerns at the Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting on March 18. The issue surrounds a proposal for new drainage field for a new Sam's Car Wash, … more

Last week regional and state agricultural leaders gathered for NC Ag Leads: Imagine Agriculture Day at the SAS campus in Cary, to talk about agriculture, challenges and how to move the industry forward. more

Wolfspeed celebrated a significant construction milestone at its new multi-billion dollar John Palmour Manufacturing Center for Silicon Carbide in Siler City. The topping out ceremony, held on … more

After a long build up of negotiations, discussion and debate, Pittsboro and Sanford are uniting their water utilities under a new name: TriRiver Water. The rebranding, which will start in July, … more

Chatham Central softball pitcher Maddie Kaczmarczyk earns athlete of the week honors for the week of March 25. more

Baseball Seaforth beat Northwood, 12-5, on March 26. Chatham Central lost to Raleigh Homeschool, 7-2, on March 26. Jordan-Matthews beat Southeast Alamance, 7-4, on March 26. Junior … more

Rain showers on March 27 and Thursday caused some of last week’s games to be canceled or postponed. Here are the updated statuses for affected games around the county: more

Former Seaforth basketball star Jarin Stevenson is supposed to be a senior in high school right now, but being where one is “supposed” to be isn’t always what’s best. In Stevenson’s case, last year’s decision to reclassify to the class of 2023 and commit to Alabama over North Carolina has landed him where many college athletes dream of going and never get the chance to experience — the Final Four. more

Northwood forward Drake Powell and Seaforth guard Gabby White earned all-state honors from the North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association for the 2023-24 season. more

PITTSBORO — On a slick, wet field, Seaforth girls’ soccer team rolled to its third straight Mid-Carolina 1A/2A conference win Thursday, dominating Cummings at home, 9-0. more

Ahead of the 2023-24 Silk Hope Warriors 12U boys basketball season, Charles Daniel wasn’t too thrilled about returning to coach. Less than a year before the start of the season, he found out he would have to do it without his longtime best friend and coaching partner, Kenny Glover. more