Pittsboro, NC – When VinFast chose Chatham County in March 2022 for its first North American manufacturing plant, the announcement landed like an economic thunderclap. North Carolina had won a globally watched electric-vehicle project promising thousands of jobs, billions in…
North Carolina vs. VCU NCAA tournament game preview: A 6–11 matchup with upset energy
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Chapel Hill, NC – The NCAA tournament rarely waits for teams to find themselves, and that is what makes Thursday night’s first-round game between No. 6 seed North Carolina and No. 11 seed VCU so…
A grand finale: Dr. Jackson to retire as CCS Superintendent
Pittsboro, NC – Dr. Anthony D. Jackson has announced his intention to retire as Superintendent of Chatham County Schools (CCS) effective July 1, 2026, concluding a distinguished 39-year career in public education. photo by Gene Galin Dr. Jackson has served…
The 80% slash: 4 truths behind VinFast’s Chatham County pivot
Pittsboro, NC – In 2022, North Carolina’s economic development team thought they had landed the “big one.” The announcement that Vietnamese EV maker VinFast would invest $4 billion into a massive manufacturing facility in Chatham County was hailed as a…
Chatham County Commissioners special meeting: March 24
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Historic Chatham County Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro. The purpose of the meeting: Hold the monthly public comment session…
Chatham EDC responds to updated scope of VinFast project
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Economic Development Corporation (EDC) today issued the following statement regarding the updated scope of the VinFast electric vehicle manufacturing project in Chatham County. The VinFast project is currently stationed at the Triangle Innovation Point mega-site, just 12…
Eight ACC teams headed to 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
Charlotte, NC – Eight Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball teams earned bids to the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, as Clemson, Duke, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, NC State, SMU and Virginia were selected to the 68-team event. It marks the…
“Heavyweight fight” in Charlotte: Duke outlasts Virginia, repeats as ACC Tourney champs
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Charlote, NC — The confetti didn’t fall on a masterpiece. It fell on a survival. Saturday night at the Spectrum Center, No. 1 Duke edged No. 10 Virginia 74–70 to win a second straight ACC…
Concerns abound after Clemson sends UNC crashing out of ACC Tournament, 80-79
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Charlotte, NC – North Carolina’s 80-79 loss to Clemson in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals was the kind of defeat that leaves more questions than answers. On the surface, the Tar Heels nearly stole a game…
From gas station to gathering place: The amazing story behind Chapel Hill’s Top of the Hill Brewery
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Long before “craft beer” became a buzzword and brewpub patios turned into year-round community living rooms, Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery — known to generations of locals and students simply as TOPO—was…
Celebrating George Moses Horton: From slavery to standard bearer
Pittsboro, NC – George Moses Horton Middle School proudly celebrated its annual George Moses Horton Day on Monday, February 23, 2026, honoring the life and enduring legacy of George Moses Horton. Horton, an enslaved North Carolina poet, used his powerful…
Growth is no longer a forecast: Chatham leaders prepare to face the school capacity challenge
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As Chatham County continues to absorb rapid residential development, school and county leaders are confronting a reality that no longer feels distant or theoretical: growth is here, more is on the way, and the…
Smash Broadway musical ’Sister Act’ to grace the stage at Jordan-Matthews
Siler City, NC – Uplifting, feel-good musical comedy breaks out in Siler City this month when Jordan-Matthews High School presents “Sister Act,” the smash musical — based on the hit 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg — that was nominated for…
2026 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket and seeds revealed
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced the seedings and full bracket for the 2026 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament, which will be played Tuesday through Saturday, March 10-14, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 73rd edition…
Duke’s second-half firestorm buries UNC: How the Tar Heels lost their grip, their rhythm and a rivalry rematch
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Durham, NC — For 20 minutes Saturday night, North Carolina looked like a team with enough toughness, enough shot-making and enough resolve to threaten No. 1 Duke in one of college basketball’s most unforgiving settings.…
Town of Pittsboro announces sixth offering of PBO-101 Citizen’s Academy
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro is proud to announce the next offering of our Citizen’s Academy, known as “PBO-101.” PBO-101 is a five-week course designed to offer participants an educational and interactive learning experience on the inner workings…