Pittsboro, NC – Six older adults who have provided lasting and ongoing contributions to Chatham County will be honored as part of the 4th annual “Six Over 60” Awards, scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Pittsboro Center for…
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3 Guys from Pittsboro having lunch with Jeff Denny: Parenting, pressure, and the lost art of playing for fun
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC — On Thursday at Paige Vernon Park, the “3 Guys from Pittsboro having lunch” – Greg Stafford, Eric Andrews and Gene Galin – opened takeout containers of Indian food, joked about mango slushies, and quickly…
Chatham County pulse: A first look at local business conditions
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – A new “Local Business Conditions” survey presented this month by Chatham County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rebecca Dickenson paints a picture that will feel familiar to many employers: anxiety about today’s economy…
The Red Reckoning: 5 takeaways from NC State’s historic rout of the Tar Heels
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Raleigh, NC – In the volatile ecosystem of Atlantic Coast Conference basketball, eight days can feel like a lifetime—or a sudden, violent de-coupling from reality. Just over a week ago, the North Carolina Tar Heels…
Reckoning in Raleigh: NC State’s 40-minute statement over UNC
The Tobacco Road Scribe Raleigh, NC – On February 17, 2026, the atmosphere inside the PNC Arena didn’t just feel like a rivalry game; it felt like a reckoning. Coming off a demoralizing loss to Miami the previous Saturday, NC…
Dr. Anthony D. Jackson receives 2026 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award
Pittsboro, NC – On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Superintendent Dr. Anthony D. Jackson received the 2026 Duke Energy Annual Citizenship and Service Award during the Chatham County Chamber’s 79th Annual Meeting & Economic Outlook Brunch, recognizing his leadership, civic engagement,…
The 52-second wipeout: Wolfpack’s wake-up call in a must-win moment
Raleigh, NC – For 39 minutes, NC State looked like a team ready to muscle its way into the ACC’s top tier. For the final 52 seconds, it looked like a team still searching for itself. Miami stunned the Wolfpack…
NC State’s late collapse against Miami leaves NCAA tournament dreams in jeopardy
Raleigh, NC – In a heartbreaking finish, the NC State Wolfpack squandered a seven-point lead with just 52 seconds remaining, falling to the Miami Hurricanes 77-76 in a game that could have solidified their position in the ACC standings. The loss…
With stars sidelined, UNC routs Pitt behind a ruthless start and a “next man up” surge
CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina spent much of the week answering uncomfortable questions — about toughness after a road loss, about health after a hand injury, about depth after two rotation pieces were ruled out. On Saturday afternoon in the…
Beloved tiger Naveen dies after brief illness at Carolina Tiger Rescue in Pittsboro
Pittsboro, NC – Naveen, one of seven tigers cared for at Carolina Tiger Rescue, has died after what the sanctuary described as a brief but serious illness that ultimately led staff to make the “difficult decision” to euthanize him, closing…