One week ago, Chatham County residents and environmental activists gathered for a special board of commissioners meeting held so members could hear concerns regarding Enbridge’s proposed natural gas pipeline.
Photographer Elena Pace attended the meeting. Here’s what she captured:
Chatham County residents talk to commissioners about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Franklin Gomez Flores talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, Jenifer Johnson talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Deputy County Manager, Carolyn Miller and County Manager, Bryan Thompson talk about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Policy and Legislative Analyst, Brenton Hart talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County residents talk to commissioners about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Public Information Officer, Kara Lusk talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County Commissioner, Katie Kenlan talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County Commissioner, Amanda Robertson talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Mike Roberson talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County residents talk to commissioners about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
County Manager, Bryan Thompson talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Amanda Robertson, Chatham County Commissioner, Katie Kenlan, and Mike Roberson talk about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Karen Howard talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County residents talk to commissioners about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Intergovernmental Relations Manager, Lindsay Ray talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Deputy County Manager, Carolyn Miller talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Amanda Robertson talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Winston-Salem Attorney, Shiloh Daum talks to commissioners about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Intergovernmental Relations Manager, Lindsay Ray talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County residents talk to commissioners about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Karen Howard talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County residents talk to commissioners about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County Commissioner, Amanda Robertson talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Amanda Robertson talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Policy and Legislative Analyst, Brenton Hart talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, Jenifer Johnson talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County residents talk to commissioners about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Richard Ojeda gathers to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Mike Roberson talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Public Information Officer, Kara Lusk talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Mike Roberson and Deputy County Manager, Carolyn Miller talk about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
County Manager, Bryan Thompson talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County Sherriff, Steve Maynor gathers at the meeting for a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
County Manager, Bryan Thompson and Deputy County Manager, Carolyn Miller talk about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Amanda Robertson talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Amanda Robertson talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Intergovernmental Relations Manager, Lindsay Ray and Policy and Legislative Analyst, Brenton Hart talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Deputy County Manager, Carolyn Miller talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County Commissioner, Katie Kenlan talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County residents talk to commissioners about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Franklin Gomez Flores talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Karen Howard talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Karen Howard talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County Resident, Bill Dannelly talks to commissioners about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County residents talk to commissioners about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County Commissioners hold a meeting about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
County Manager, Bryan Thompson talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Franklin Gomez Flores talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Intergovernmental Relations Manager, Lindsay Ray talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County Commissioner, Katie Kenlan talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Policy and Legislative Analyst, Brenton Hart talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Policy and Legislative Analyst, Brenton Hart talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Deputy County Manager, Carolyn Miller talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County residents talk to commissioners about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatham County Commissioner, Katie Kenlan talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Chatam County Commissioner, Mike Roberson talks about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Pittsboro residents gather to protest against a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Winston-Salem Attorney, Shiloh Daum talks to commissioners about a proposed natural gas pipeline at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, N.C., on August 5, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Featured image via Elena Pace.
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