Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced the seedings and full bracket for the 2026 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament, which will be played Tuesday through Saturday, March 10-14, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 73rd edition…
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Duke’s second-half firestorm buries UNC: How the Tar Heels lost their grip, their rhythm and a rivalry rematch
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Durham, NC — For 20 minutes Saturday night, North Carolina looked like a team with enough toughness, enough shot-making and enough resolve to threaten No. 1 Duke in one of college basketball’s most unforgiving settings.…
Town of Pittsboro announces sixth offering of PBO-101 Citizen’s Academy
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro is proud to announce the next offering of our Citizen’s Academy, known as “PBO-101.” PBO-101 is a five-week course designed to offer participants an educational and interactive learning experience on the inner workings…
Siler City public health: Seek rabies care if you met the fox
Siler City, NC – Public health officials are urging anyone who came into contact with a fox near Bojangles on Highway 64 in Siler City to seek medical care immediately. Those who did not have physical contact with the fox…
NC State set to play Notre Dame in 2026 ACC Tournament Quarterfinals
Duluth, GA – The No. 4-seeded NC State women’s basketball team will face No. 5 seeded Notre Dame in the 2026 ACC Tournament Quarterfinals on Friday, March 6 at 1:30 p.m. or 27 minutes after the first quarterfinals game. The…
Pittsboro breaks ground on Lewis Freeman Park
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – On the morning of February 28, 2026, the town of Pittsboro did more than turn soil; it began the work of architectural and historical restitution. The groundbreaking ceremony for Lewis Freeman Park represented a…
Haw River Clean-Up-A-Thon 2026: Unite, volunteer, restore
Bynum, NC – On Saturday, March 21, we’re bringing together communities from across all counties in the Haw River watershed for the Haw River Clean-Up-A-Thon. Last year’s event drew 357 volunteers who hauled out 320 bags of trash and 54…
Lara Casey and Chris Ehrenfeld on leaving the comfort zone — and making time count
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – During February’s “Breakfast Club” event at 79 Degrees West, entrepreneur Lara Casey and Chatham County business leader Chris Ehrenfeld told attendees that stepping out of a comfort zone doesn’t have to mean taking a…
Chatham NC Sports Roundup livestream summary – 3.36.26
Pittsboro, NC – Gene Galin of the Chatham Journal and Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record discussed the middle school basketball tournament, where Horton won both boys and girls titles. High school conference tournament champions included Woods Charter,…
Six charged after Siler City drug investigation
Siler City, NC – A drug investigation at a Siler City residence has resulted in charges against six people following the execution of a search warrant on February 20, 2026. Investigators with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed…