By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC — Bruce Ham, president and CEO of the YMCA of the Triangle, came to the Breakfast Club at 79 West on June 2 with numbers, stories and a simple argument: the YMCA’s work is not…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As Chatham County navigates the complexities of its real estate market in the second quarter of 2026, a stark divide emerges between luxury and mid-range properties. While high-end homes are flying off the market,…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – James Flanagan’s Northwood lacrosse career began with a freshman stepping into the cage and ended with a senior captain preparing for Division I lacrosse at UMass Lowell. In between came a state championship appearance,…
By the Tobacco Road Scribe Charlotte, NC — Virginia survived early pressure, turned two Duke runners away at the plate and broke open a tight morning game with a four-run sixth inning Wednesday, defeating the Blue Devils 6-4 in the…
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…
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…
Pittsboro, NC – On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Northwood High School paused before the first pitch to honor one of its most accomplished athletes, former Charger standout Austin Brice, with a jersey dedication. The moment was about more than nostalgia.…
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.…
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…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – A new “Local Business Conditions” survey presented this month by Chatham County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rebecca Dickenson paints a picture that will feel familiar to many employers: anxiety about today’s economy…