Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Pittsboro woman. Alice McIlvaine Parsons, 83, was last in contact with someone by phone at approximately 6:30 p.m. on October 17, 2024. Concerned…
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Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett reflects on changes in college athletics at ACC Tip-Off
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – At the 2024 ACC Tip-Off, Virginia men’s basketball head coach Tony Bennett spoke candidly about the evolving landscape of college athletics, from recruiting challenges to the effects of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals.…
Chatham NC Sports Roundup livestream summary – 10.17.24
Pittsboro, NC – In this week’s Chatham NC Sports Roundup Livestream sports reporter Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record and Chatham Journal’s Gene Galin discussed the recent and upcoming high school football games, highlighting key performances and matchups.…
Skeletal remains found along Haw River belong to missing Gibsonville woman
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has received confirmation that human skeletal remains found along the Haw River in September have been positively identified as Gwen Jenell Collins, 62, of Gibsonville, NC. Gwen Jenell Collins (Facebook photo posted…
Early voting begins in Chatham County for the 2024 general election
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections Office informs residents that they can cast their ballots for the 2024 General Election beginning October 17 through November 2. image by Freepik Individuals who missed the voter registration deadline of October…
ACC football game times & TV networks announced for week 8
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for Week 9, October 24-26. Locally, SMU will be playing at Duke on Saturday evening at 8 p.m. UNC will be…
Mid-season report on ACC football teams in NC: UNC, NC State, Wake and Duke
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – As we have reached the midpoint of the 2024 ACC football season, the state of North Carolina’s college teams is undergoing a period of reflection and recalibration. David Glenn, a well-known sports commentator and…
North Carolina’s Weather Authority: How one student became a lifesaver
By Brianna Kraemer Raleigh, NC – A student at NC State has become a crucial source of weather information across North Carolina, earning national acclaim for his timely updates during Tropical Storm Helene on his platform North Carolina’s Weather Authority.…
Preparing for the upcoming election: Insights from Chatham County’s election officials
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the countdown to the election draws near, the Chatham County Board of Elections is making a concerted effort to educate voters about crucial changes and requirements for the upcoming election. During a breakfast…
Town of Pittsboro to host first annual “State of the Town” event
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro is excited to announce the first annual “State of the Town” event, scheduled for Monday, October 28th, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Northwood High School Auditorium. photo by Gene Galin This inaugural event will…