Charlotte, NC – In a gritty and hard-fought battle, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels emerged victorious against Wake Forest, clinching a 68-59 win in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Tournament. The victory propels the…
By Gene GalinPittsboro, NC – In the Q&A session after his presentation at the 79 Degrees West Breakfast Club event, Chatham County Schools superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson addressed pressing issues facing the district, including nutrition in school meals, funding challenges,…
By Bryan McGovern Professor of History, Kennesaw State University St. Patrick’s Day usually conjures images of partying, Catholicism, Irish nationalism and, perhaps most famously, the color green: green clothes, green shamrocks, green beer and green rivers. So my students are…
Pittsboro, NC – In last Friday’s fourth round, 16 boys and girls teams won and are moving on to the NCHSAA basketball championship week. Two local teams have made it to the regional finals. The Northwood boys and the Seaforth…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a jury duty scam that has resurfaced in the area, with scammers using the Sheriff’s Office’s phone number (919-542-2811) and the names of actual deputies to make their…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County would like to update residents on the 2025 reappraisal process as they will receive notices in the mail during March. Reappraisal Process and Key Points Reappraisal is a process in which all real property (including…
Siler City, NC – The 2025 NC Spring Chicken Festival will return on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will be held in Downtown Siler City, NC, and sponsored by Mountaire Farms, Inc. The festival…
By Gene Galin Jordan Lake, NC – On Saturday morning at Jordan Lake in Chatham County, coach Austin Work of the University of North Carolina’s men’s crew team shared insights into the intricacies of collegiate rowing, the importance of teamwork,…
Greensboro, NC – No. 1-seed NC State fell to No. 3-seed Duke, 76-62, in the 2025 ACC Tournament Championship game on Sunday at First Horizon Coliseum. NC State came out strong, leading by as many as 14 in the first…
By Gene Galin (part 1 of a 2 part series) Pittsboro, NC – In the casual atmosphere at City Tap, the three guys from Pittsboro having lunch, shared not only our meal choices but also a wealth of local knowledge…
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced the seedings and bracket for the 2025 T. Rowe Price ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament, which will be played Tuesday through Saturday, March 11-15, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The 72nd…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The highly anticipated Chatham Park YMCA has officially opened its doors to the community with a soft opening that welcomed existing members from the downtown Pittsboro location. The new facility boasts state-of-the-art amenities, including…
Charlotte, NC – Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Louisville, Miami, Notre Dame, Pitt, Syracuse and Wake Forest posted victories in conference games played on Saturday, March 8, in the last day of the regular season. Duke secured the outright ACC regular-season championship with…
Moncure, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two individuals found in a residence at Dickens RV Park in Moncure. On March 5, 2025, at approximately 7:24 a.m., deputies responded to a request for a…
Pittsboro, NC – The waters of Jordan Lake may have been a brisk 49 degrees, but that didn’t stop participants from taking the plunge to support Special Olympics North Carolina. On Saturday, March 1, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office hosted…
By David Tarpy, N.C. State University Raleigh, NC – As the days get warmer, there will be more and more activity at the entrances of the hives. Honey bee colonies should be building up quickly this time of year. Get…
Raleigh, NC – As the NC State women’s basketball team celebrated their final home game of the season with a resounding victory over Wake Forest, emotions ran high for the senior players. Senior guards Saniya Rivers, Madison Hayes, and Aziaha…
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of February 2025:
Pittsboro, NC – As warmer weather arrives, so do scammers looking to take advantage of unsuspecting residents. The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is receiving reports of a common scam involving individuals who approach homeowners claiming to have leftover asphalt from…
Sanford, NC – Fae Goodman has received the Central Carolina Community College Cougar Champion of the Year Award for 2024-2025. She is CCCC Chatham Early College Liaison/Anthropology Instructor. This award is intended to show appreciation and recognize individuals for exceptional…
Pittsboro, NC – The Plant, located in downtown Pittsboro, will be hosting a Fall Sculpture Show. The weekend celebration of art, community and culture will take place Sept. 19-20. Artists from near and far are invited to submit their works…