By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – In Chapel Hill, the past few days have been mostly not about graduation, but about Bill Belichik, the new Carolina football coach, his multimillion-dollar contract, his success as coach of the New England…
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Richmond shocks No. 8 UNC 13-10 in NCAA lacrosse first-round upset
Chapel Hill, NC – On Saturday night at Dorrance Field, the No. 8-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels men’s lacrosse team saw their NCAA Tournament dreams crumble, falling 13-10 to the unranked Richmond Spiders in a first-round stunner. The loss, a…
Wildlife in need: Chatham County officers aid trapped opossum
Pittsboro, NC – Last week, Chatham County Animal Resource Officers Caitlin Cade and Taylor Hardee came to the aid of a young opossum in need of a helping hand. Animal Resource Officers Caitlin Cade (left) and Taylor Hardee (right) are…
Remembering Tommy Edwards’ musical journey through bluegrass
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Five years ago, I sat in downtown Pittsboro store. I was there to hear bluegrass musician Tommy Edwards share insights into his songwriting process, musical journey, and the evolving landscape of bluegrass music. From…
NC State stuns UNC with ninth inning comeback, evens series
Chapel Hill, NC – Under the Friday night lights of Boshamer Stadium, the No. 16 NC State Wolfpack delivered a gut-punch to the No. 4 North Carolina Tar Heels, erupting for three runs in the ninth inning to secure an…
Your property taxes are going up despite Chatham County’s proposed tax rate reduction
Pittsboro, NC – On May 5, 2025, Chatham County Manager Bryan Thompson presented the recommended fiscal year 2025-26 budget of $288.3 million at the Chatham County Board of Commissioners Regular Session in Pittsboro. The proposed budget prioritizes support for education…
Kickin’ Chicken Benefit to raise funds for Special Olympics
Goldston, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the Goldston Fire Department for the Kickin’ Chicken Benefit in support of Special Olympics North Carolina. Set for Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of April 2025
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of April 2025: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Defending religious freedom: The case of Summit Church vs. Chatham County Rising college basketball stars: The journey of Drake…
Higher costs threaten housing affordability in North Carolina
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Few states are adding housing stock more quickly than our state — but far too many North Carolinians struggle to find reasonably priced residences to rent or buy. Photo by Josh Olalde Those are…
Does a tax hike loom as Chatham County property values surge?
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County homeowners are grappling with the results of the county’s latest property revaluation, which has led to significant increases in assessed property values across the region. The revaluation, finalized in early 2025, has raised concerns among…