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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The strong-ass exit: Will Wade, the LSU coup, and the burning of Tobacco Road
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Raleigh, NC – In the pressure cooker of Tobacco Road, where basketball isn’t just a sport but a secular religion scrutinized with professional-grade intensity, loyalty is usually the first casualty of ambition. But even by…
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…
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…
The 366-day betrayal: What the Will Wade saga reveals about the new world of college sports
By The Tobacco Road Scribe The Death of the Handshake In the hyper-accelerated, transaction-heavy machinery of modern athletics, we are told to expect the unexpected. But even for a cynical veteran of the beat, the Will Wade saga feels like…
Chatham County and NC shine a light on child safety this April 2026
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County joins the Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina in recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026. Throughout April, organizations and community members across North Carolina—including nonprofits, government agencies, educators, policymakers, health care providers, faith groups, and businesses—are…
Public School Forum of NC welcomes Dr. Anthony D. Jackson as CEO
Raleigh, NC – The Public School Forum of North Carolina is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anthony D. Jackson as its next president and chief executive officer following a national search. Dr. Jackson will assume his role on…
Chatham County needs growth management, not a climate action plan
Chatham Journal Editorial Pittsboro, NC – By any modern local-government standard, Orange County’s Climate Action Plan is ambitious. It is broad, detailed and unmistakably ideological in structure, designed not simply to improve county operations but to reshape how local government…
Man found dead in northwestern Chatham County identified
Pittsboro, NC – A man found deceased in northwestern Chatham County on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, has been identified as William Calice Cooper III, 39, of Alamance County. Freepik photo The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded Wednesday after a person…