The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) this week announced the release of new designs for driver's licenses, permits, and identification cards featuring advanced security features … more

Laney Babo, a member of Northwood’s girls’ track team, earns athlete of the week honors for the week of May 13. Babo, a sophomore, won her first outdoor track and field state … more

With the spring season in its final weeks, Chatham County teams are seeing their seasons end, while some still have life in the playoffs. Here’s a rundown of who’s been eliminated and who … more

CHAPEL HILL — In the second round of the 1A girls’ soccer state playoffs, No. 2 Woods Charter, missing multiple key players, conquered a sudden jump in intensity. After cruising to a … more

Chatham County athletes took home plenty of first place medals from last week’s North Carolina High School Athletic Association outdoor track and field state championship meets. On North … more

While Seaforth High School was still under construction, John Berry would make a weekly 10-minute drive from his home to ride around and look at the progress. Already coaching kids aged 6-14 … more

The Chatham Schools Board of Education approved a $52.5 million budget request from Chatham County at its May 13 meeting, an increase of about $5.9 million, to help cover rising costs. … more

The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Fund, also known as Fire Grant, on May 15. Two departments in Chatham County … more

My cousin was married last Saturday in High Point. There were beautiful blue hydrangeas on every table at the reception, the beef tenderloin was tender, and everyone boogied on the dance floor to … more

I have a high regard for life – the living, breathing, moving kind. Doesn’t matter if it’s plant, animal or human, most of the time I’m into “live and let … more

The first Dunkin' in Pittsboro opened this week at 40 Ramseur Road. The restaurant, which will employ some 35 people, opened Monday morning with franchise owner George Ross presenting a check for … more

LIBERTY — State and local leaders gathered Monday in Randolph County to celebrate the designation of U.S. Highway 421 as the future Interstate 685. The event, held next to the … more

A few more Chatham County athletes made their college decisions final last week. Seaforth and Chatham Central held signing day ceremonies for 2024 graduates looking to take their games to the … more

In the Seaforth baseball team’s first ever playoff run, it learned very quickly that the seeding and regular season records don’t matter. The Hawks, the No. 7 team in the 2A East … more

The Town of Pittsboro Board of Commissioners met Monday to consider the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. “The budget reflects the town board and staff’s commitment to providing high … more

Chatham County residents give the county a B+, according to the results of a recent Satisfaction Survey. First announced at the Chatham Board of Commissioners meeting on May 6, the results came … more

The 13th Spring For Literacy Luncheon raised $45,000 last month, to support Chatham Literacy ’s reading programs. Some 235 attendees came out to hear from sisters Anastasia and Estefania … more

Walking into Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival, held this past weekend, the typical parking and entry headaches of events like these quickly disappear. The kind, welcoming staff and volunteers embodying the festival’s peaceful vibe invite each visitor to become part of a larger community. Stepping into Shakori Hills, a mystical and warming communal spirit is palpable. more

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard presented the colors before Game 3 of the NHL playoff series between the Hurricanes and New York Rangers at PNC Arena in Raleigh on May 9. … more

From childhood on, it was obvious that math and science would not be where I made my mark in the world. Being translated, that meant not only would I not grow up to become an engineer or scientist of … more