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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Celebrate art, music, and Spring at the Guild’s Arts Festival
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…
Chatham Sheriff’s Office responds to report of body found at Jordan Lake
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.…
Gas station gourmet: Ramesh Dahal’s Pittsboro feast
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…
Special Olympics Chatham County plans Texas Hold ’Em fundraiser at The Mod
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…