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…
Month: April 2026
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…
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 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…
ACC had 38 players selected in 2026 NFL draft
Pittsburgh, PA – The Atlantic Coast Conference had 38 football players selected across all seven rounds of the 2026 National Football League (NFL) Draft this weekend in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The ACC’s 38 selections came from 13 different institutions. Clemson and Miami paced…
Bracket announced for 2026 ACC men’s lacrosse championship: ND, UNC, Syracuse, Virginia
Charlotte, NC – Notre Dame has clinched the No. 1 seed in the 2026 Allstate Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Lacrosse Championship, which will be played Friday, May 1, and Sunday, May 3, at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North…
Chatham County Board of Education appoints Dr. Kelly Batten as superintendent
By Jessica Pasión Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kelly Batten as the next Superintendent of Chatham County Schools, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Kelly Batten Dr. Batten brings…
“Big Fish” author Daniel Wallace discusses the art of storytelling at Chatham Literacy luncheon
By Gene Galin Chatham County, NC – On Wednesday, April 22, Daniel Wallace — the novelist best known for Big Fish — came to the Governors Club not simply to read from his work, but to explain how stories begin.…
Chris O’Brien’s second act: The voice behind Radio PBO finds a new frequency in Pittsboro
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Chris O’Brien has spent most of his life behind microphones, inside studios and under deadlines. Now, after decades in commercial radio, voiceover production and major-market broadcasting, the longtime media professional is building something smaller,…