By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – When the 3 Guys from Pittsboro Having Lunch sat down at the former Havoc Brewing space in downtown Pittsboro for a casual conversation a few weeks ago, the talk quickly moved beyond kegs, walls…
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MOSAIC’s 2026 event calendar: Beach music, past-era tributes, and wellness
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – On a bright spring day at MOSAIC in Pittsboro, with the Brightspeed stage behind us and a new season ahead, I sat down with event manager Savannah Fox and we talked about MOSAIC’s 2026…
Goldston Public Library seeks volunteers to assist with monthly StoryWalks®
GOLDSTON, NC— Goldston Public Library is looking for volunteers who enjoy books, the outdoors, and exercise all at the same time. At the end of each month, volunteers are needed to change out stories along the StoryWalk® at Jehugh C.…
A new vision at Carolina: Michael Malone’s bold turn for UNC basketball
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Chapel Hill, NC – North Carolina introduced Michael Malone on April 7 as the new head coach of its men’s basketball program, turning to a veteran NBA coach and 2023 NBA champion in a move…
Mike Malone to UNC: A bold pivot for the Tar Heels
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Chapel Hill, NC – North Carolina has made one of the boldest coaching decisions in modern college basketball, moving to hire former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone as the next leader of its men’s basketball…
Will Wade’s vanishing act and the Wolfpack’s wake-up call
By Donna King Raleigh, NC – This past week has been a rollercoaster for Wolfpack fans, as men’s basketball coach Will Wade suddenly resigned to take a job at LSU. It’s not that we aren’t used to it. Being a…
What a sheep-shearing demo at Chatham County Ag Fest revealed about livestock, family and rural life
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – At first glance, it looked like a simple demonstration: a sheep standing still, clippers buzzing, curious fairgoers leaning in to watch. But my conversation at Chatham County Ag Fest quickly turned into something much…
Weave, read, celebrate: Robin Hall at Chatham Library
Pittsboro, NC – Meet Pittsboro’s own Robin Hall, author and textile artist. Her debut picture book, The Littlest Weaver, includes gorgeous illustrations of the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and depictions of the Appalachian weaving tradition. Robin will read from her book…
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office resolves March 31 incident on Henry’s Ridge Road
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office confirms that a body was located in a wooded area behind a residence on Henry’s Ridge Road near U.S. 64 in Pittsboro, in connection with the March 31 incident involving an 18-year-old…
Haw River Christian Academy Golf Classic: A swing towards growth and community support
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – The Haw River Christian Academy (HRCA) has made a triumphant return to the golfing scene with the revival of its annual Golf Classic at the Siler City Country Club. After a hiatus due…