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.…
Month: May 2026
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…