Raleigh, NC – NC State men’s basketball head coach Justin Gainey announced the first five hires to his men’s basketball staff on Friday. The Pack has added Alvin Brooks III, Riley Collins, Matthew Driscoll and Anthony Goins as assistant coaches…
Pittsboro Police probe suspicious activity at Blue Jade Spa
Pittsboro, NC – In October 2025, the Pittsboro Police Department Investigations Unit received a community complaint regarding suspicious activity at Blue Jade Spa, located at 579 West Street in Pittsboro, North Carolina. The complainant alleged that an illegal, unlicensed massage…
3 Guys from Pittsboro having Lunch: Inside the effort to rebuild a downtown Pittsboro gathering place
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Return to Raleigh: Justin Gainey named NC State’s 22nd head basketball coach
Raleigh, NC – NC State’s McMurray Family Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan has announced that former NC State captain Justin Gainey will return to Raleigh as the new head coach of the NC State men’s basketball program. Gainey, who has signed a…
Anti-ICE agitator doxxes ICE officer in North Carolina
Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after an anti-ICE agitator doxxed an ICE law enforcement officer. On March 23, ICE received a report about a postcard being…
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…
Burn ban in effect across Chatham County: No open burning until further notice
Pittsboro, NC – Due to increased fire risk, and at the direction of the North Carolina Forest Service, the Chatham County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits countywide until…
Chatham County’s housing market is still strong, but buying a home is getting harder for many residents
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – If you want to understand Chatham County’s housing market in early 2026, start with this contradiction: people still want to live here, homes are still selling, and prices are still inching up — but…