By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC — A new push to build Special Olympics Chatham County will get a public boost Saturday, May 16, when local organizers host a charity Texas Hold ’Em tournament at The Mod, using cards, food and…
NCHSAA spring meeting: Girls flag football, boys volleyball win approval as shot clock, playoff cuts stall
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s spring Board of Directors meeting delivered one of the most consequential weeks in recent memory for high school athletics in the state, adding girls’…
Chatham NC Sports Roundup livestream summary – 5.7.26
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham NC Sports Roundup discussed the final Power Rankings for high school baseball and softball, with Chatham Charter leading in baseball and Chatham Central in softball. Key baseball playoff results included Chatham Charter’s 22-0 win over…
Rachel’s Native Plants: From farm classrooms to flower beds
Pittsboro, NC – On a soon-to-be-hot morning, Rachel Nelms walks in the cool mist of sprinklers amid leafy greenery and long-bladed grasses set out for sale. CCCC alumna Rachel Nelms owns and operates a native plant nursery in Chatham County.…
A rising tide: Why TriRiver Water matters for Chatham and Lee Counties
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – When Victor Czar was asked how long a community could last without water in a “zombie apocalypse,” the Sanford assistant city manager did not hesitate. “Nothing,” he said. The line drew a laugh, but…
Sheriff’s Office credits public tips for arrests in Bennett Farm Supply theft
Bennett, NC – A reported theft from Bennett Farm Supply on May 4, 2026, led to the arrest of two people the following day after deputies located a vehicle hidden in a wooded area in southwestern Chatham County. Bennett Farm…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of April 2026
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of April 2026: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Chatham County Sheriff’s Office resolves March 31 incident on Henry’s Ridge Road Road rage escalates to gun incident on…
Everyone needs to do their job, and teacher walkouts don’t help
By Jeanette Doran Raleigh, NC – In January, I wrote in these pages that coordinated teacher “callouts” are not protected protest — they are illegal work stoppages under North Carolina law. Robert Luebke of the John Locke Foundation’s Center for…
Living in Pittsboro: A practical guide for prospective residents
Pittsboro, NC – Pittsboro, North Carolina, offers a rare mix in the Triangle region: historic small-town character, access to Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Durham, expanding new-home options, rural acreage, growing amenities, and a community culture that still feels personal. The…
UNC & UVA advance to ACC lacrosse championship game
Charlotte, NC – North Carolina and Virginia scored semifinal wins on Friday, May 1, at the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Lacrosse Championship, held at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Tar Heels and Cavaliers will square…
Moncure’s moment: Parker’s Ridge Park breaks ground
Moncure, NC – On April 29, 2026, Chatham County took an important next step in the development of Parker’s Ridge Park, by breaking ground on the new community park that will serve southeastern Chatham County. Due to the likely possibility…
Troubleshooting the trash: Mastering composting missteps
Pittsboro, NC – As part of International Compost Awareness Week, the Chatham community is invited to learn about issues related to composting and how to overcome them. This free program is open to the public. WHAT: Common Composting Conundrums and…
From Northwood to the major leagues: Austin Brice’s long, unlikely road out of Pittsboro
Pittsboro, NC – On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Northwood High School paused before the first pitch to honor one of its most accomplished athletes, former Charger standout Austin Brice, with a jersey dedication. The moment was about more than nostalgia.…
“Kickin’ Chicken” returns Friday to support Special Olympics NC
Goldton, NC – With just days to go, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to take part in its annual “Kickin’ Chicken” fundraiser this Friday, May 1, benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina. The one-day event will run…
North Carolina finds 34,000 deceased voters on rolls
By CJ Staff Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina State Board of Elections announced Monday that it has identified approximately 34,000 dead people on the state’s voter rolls through a federal database comparison, describing the effort as part of routine…
From Haw River to Cape Fear: Polluters need to be held accountable for NC water contamination
By David M. Klein Raleigh, NC – North Carolina regulators have been too lax, for too long, in protecting our water from industrial pollution. We have a crisis, and emerging contaminants like PFAS — “forever chemicals” — and 1,4-dioxane are…