By CJ Staff Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina State Board of Elections announced Monday that it has identified approximately 34,000 dead people on the state’s voter rolls through a federal database comparison, describing the effort as part of routine…
Troubleshooting the trash: Mastering composting missteps
Pittsboro, NC – As part of International Compost Awareness Week, the Chatham community is invited to learn about issues related to composting and how to overcome them. This free program is open to the public. WHAT: Common Composting Conundrums and…
“Kickin’ Chicken” returns Friday to support Special Olympics NC
Goldton, NC – With just days to go, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to take part in its annual “Kickin’ Chicken” fundraiser this Friday, May 1, benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina. The one-day event will run…
From Haw River to Cape Fear: Polluters need to be held accountable for NC water contamination
By David M. Klein Raleigh, NC – North Carolina regulators have been too lax, for too long, in protecting our water from industrial pollution. We have a crisis, and emerging contaminants like PFAS — “forever chemicals” — and 1,4-dioxane are…
From Northwood to the major leagues: Austin Brice’s long, unlikely road out of Pittsboro
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.…
ACC had 38 players selected in 2026 NFL draft
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…
“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.…
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,…
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…