The Tobacco Road Scribe Raleigh, NC – On February 17, 2026, the atmosphere inside the PNC Arena didn’t just feel like a rivalry game; it felt like a reckoning. Coming off a demoralizing loss to Miami the previous Saturday, NC…
Pittsboro, NC – On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Superintendent Dr. Anthony D. Jackson received the 2026 Duke Energy Annual Citizenship and Service Award during the Chatham County Chamber’s 79th Annual Meeting & Economic Outlook Brunch, recognizing his leadership, civic engagement,…
Pittsboro, NC – On Thursday, February 12, 2026, Northwood High School in Pittsboro, retired the #32 jersey of Drake Powell, a former standout student-athlete currently playing for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. The ceremony, held during the NBA All-Star…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the Christmas season approaches, the town of Pittsboro geared up for its annual festive celebration, the Pittsboro Holly Days. This year’s event, held on November 23, 2025, promised to be a delightful gathering…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As Pittsboro prepares for a significant population influx, Town Commissioner John Bonitz addresses concerns surrounding the ambitious Chatham Park development project. With plans to accommodate between 22,000 and 30,000 residential units, Bonitz emphasizes the…
Pittsboro, NC – In a decisive vote with wide implications for growth in Chatham County, the Pittsboro Planning Board unanimously recommended denial of the proposed Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan, saying the submission was incomplete, confusing in its…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – A new skate park is set to become the heart of the local action sports community in Pittsboro. Pro scooter rider Jon Reyes and I took a walk around the park on Thursday. During…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – A new skate park in Pittsboro has opened up, providing a fresh venue for local skateboarders to showcase their skills. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 20 at 10 am. Professional…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In the realm of equestrian sports and horse ownership, a unique blend of passion, tradition, and innovation drives the industry forward. During our 3 Guys from Pittsboro Having Lunch session at Noel’s Produce we…
Gene Galin of the Chatham Journal and Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record discussed recent and upcoming sports events in Chatham County. They highlighted Jordan Matthews’ 58-0 win over North Stokes, with five interceptions and a 70-yard pick-six by Namir Wiley. Northwood defeated Bartlett Yancey 36-18, with Grayson Cox rushing for 156 yards. Chatham Central lost to East Columbus 22-20, despite Nick Glover’s seven receptions for 150 yards. Seaforth lost to Princeton 28-13. In volleyball, Woods Charter leads with an 8-1 record, followed by Seaforth and Jordan-Matthews. Upcoming high school football games include Northwood vs. Seaforth and Jordan Matthews vs. Wheatmore. Namir Wiley was named Asheebo’s Athlete of the Week.