By Gene Galin Bear Creek, NC – On a late-summer practice field at Chatham Central High School, roughly three dozen young players were learning how to line up, listen for a call and move together. Some had arrived only weeks…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – A new regional sports livestream podcast launched on August 15 with a debate that reaches far beyond scores and schedules: Should North Carolina allow students whose schools cannot field a team to compete through…
By Chatham Journal Staff Pittsboro, NC – Seaforth and Jordan-Matthews opened the 2026 high school football season with convincing home victories Thursday night, while Northwood suffered a difficult loss against a potent Harnett Central offense. Chatham Central did not take…
By The Tobacco Road Scribe CHAPEL HILL – Bill Belichick reduced North Carolina’s long trip to Ireland and its season-opening rematch with TCU to a short list of football essentials Monday: protect the ball, prevent explosive plays and respond quickly…
Chapel Hill, NC – For the first time since 1979, the North Carolina Tar Heels will play NC State in a non-conference men’s basketball game in the regular season when the teams meet Dec. 15, 2026, in the Tobacco Road…
Pittsboro, NC – The list of changes to high school football rules is relatively short this season, but the consequences could be substantial for North Carolina teams. During a preseason briefing at the Jack Shaner Football Jamboree at Northwood High…
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Chapel Hill, NC – North Carolina is running out of training-camp days but not out of decisions. With the Tar Heels scheduled to open the 2026 season against TCU in Dublin on Aug. 29, head…
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Chapel Hill, NC – For four seasons, Seth Trimble became increasingly difficult to separate from the identity of North Carolina basketball. He arrived as an athletic freshman guard from Wisconsin, learned to make an impact…
Chapel Hill, NC – Statements from Michael Malone and Steve Newmark on Seth Trimble’s fifth-year transfer announcement: Head Coach Michael Malone “Seth gave Carolina four years of tremendous effort, toughness and leadership and he has earned the respect and affection…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – What began as a conversation between two fathers searching for another activity to enjoy with their children grew into a summer youth league, a new teaching format and, on Saturday, August 1, a community…