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…
Month: May 2026
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…
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…
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.…
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…