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…
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,…
“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.…
Developer sues Chatham County: The data center pause that may define NC’s AI era
Pittsboro, NC – A planned large-scale data center in southeastern Chatham County has moved from the planning table to the courthouse, as Eco TIP West LLC sues Chatham County over a temporary moratorium that halted data center and cryptocurrency mining…
At Northwood, lacrosse is a family lesson passed from father to son
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Northwood lacrosse coach Randy Cox has spent much of his life around the sport, from national championship teams at the University of North Carolina to Team USA to the sideline at Northwood High School.…
Road rage escalates to gun incident on U.S. 64
Pittsboro, NC – A reported road rage incident Thursday evening led to the arrest of a Wilmington man after a driver told deputies another motorist fired a weapon during an encounter on U.S. 64. James Hunter Routh At approximately 6…
Federal Grand Jury charges Southern Poverty Law Center for wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy to commit money laundering
Washington, DC – Between 2014 and 2023, the SPLC secretly funneled more than $3 million in donated funds to individuals who were associated with various violent extremist groups including the Ku Klux Klan, Aryan Nations, and National Socialist Party of…
At Northwood, father-son lacrosse story turns toward playoff push and lessons built to last
By Gene Galin PITTSBORO — With Northwood’s boys lacrosse team entering the final stretch of the regular season, head coach Randy Cox and senior standout Grayson Cox are focused on more than one rivalry game, one senior night or one…
Piedmont Farm Tour April 25-26: Local farms, food and fun
Pittsboro, NC – The 2026 Piedmont Farm Tour will open the gates of 30 small-scale farms across five counties April 25-26, inviting visitors to meet farmers, explore working farms, and taste locally-grown food. During the self-guided tour, visitors can interact…
Michael Malone is trading “blue blood” comfort for “screw you” energy at UNC
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Chapel Hill, NC – Navigating the current college basketball landscape is less like traditional recruiting and more like covering the dating scene at a local middle school—it is fluid, chaotic, and governed by a strange…
On housing affordability, deeds trump words
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Most federal, state, and local policymakers are saying the right things about housing. Our leaders say they want to make it easier for young people to purchase homes and older people to keep them.…
A return to Hollyberry Hill
By Nabooko Pittsboro, NC – In the 197Os and 80s l knew a lady in Chatham county that was into gardening and flower gardens. Her place was atop a very steep hill. House visible from the highway only if you…
Navigating the AI revolution: Opportunities and challenges ahead
Pittsboro, NC – As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms various sectors, from business to education, experts like Professor Mark McNelly emphasize the dual nature of this technological revolution—offering unprecedented opportunities while posing significant challenges. With AI tools like ChatGPT leading…
Kirk Bradley on why Chatham’s Growth isn’t local anymore
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – During the April “Breakfast Club” presentation at 79 West in Chatham Park, developer Kirk Bradley offered his update on Pittsboro’s future. He laid out a philosophy of growth. A conversation with host Dustin Miller…