Chatham County, NC

By The Tobacco Road Scribe Charlotte, NC — Duke arrived at Truist Field on Tuesday morning as the No. 16 seed in the ACC Baseball Championship and left with one of the loudest offensive statements of the tournament’s opening day,…

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Pittsboro, NC – At approximately 7 p.m. on May 15, 2026, deputies with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Jordan Lake near the NC 751 bridge following a report of a body floating in the water.…

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Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam text message circulating locally that falsely claims recipients owe money for unpaid tolls or traffic violations and must act immediately to avoid penalties. The message, which…

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Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference unveiled its 2026 Friday football schedule on Friday, featuring a dynamic slate of conference showdowns and marquee non-conference matchups throughout the season. Richmond will play at NC State on Friday, September 11, 2026…

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Pittsboro, NC – Come out on Sunday, May 17 to the Chatham Artists Guild Spring Art Festival. This free, family-friendly event will feature Guild artists displaying and selling original artwork in a vibrant outdoor setting. Guests will enjoy live music…

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Pittsboro, NC – At approximately 7 p.m. Friday evening, deputies with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Jordan Lake near the NC 751 bridge following a report that a body had been located in the water.…

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By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a small gas station in downtown Pittsboro, an unexpected culinary gem is captivating the taste buds of locals and visitors alike. Chef Ramesh Dahal, a Nepalese immigrant with a remarkable story, is serving…

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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…

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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’…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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