Pittsboro, NC – With Independence Day celebrations underway this week, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to prioritize safety, especially when it comes to swimming and boating. The Fourth of July is a time for fun and festivities, but…
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Pittsboro man leads troopers on high-speed chase, barricades inside home
Pittsboro, NC – A dramatic scene unfolded in Pittsboro on Sunday as a local man led North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers on a high-speed chase before barricading himself inside his home. The incident, which began late Saturday night, ended…
From burgers to wings: 3 Guys from Pittsboro having lunch at Boneyard Restaurant
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – On a sunny Friday afternoon, the “three guys from Pittsboro having lunch”, Greg Stafford, Eric Andrews and I embarked on a gastronomic adventure at the Boneyard restaurant in Siler City. Our lively discussion…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of June 2024
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of June 2024: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Three guys from Pittsboro: The evolution of The Mod under new ownership Pumping up hope: Goldston family’s well upgrade…
A journey through time: The George Moses Horton Middle School mural
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – A mural at George Moses Horton Middle School in Pittsboro stands as a testament to the rich history and significant contributions of African-Americans in Chatham County. Mary Nettles, a community leader and advocate, provides…
Macronutrients balancing act: Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and a healthy lifestyle
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – I kicked off my CrossFit 6 Week +1 Challenge on June 11, in the pursuit of a healthier and more active lifestyle. In our recent conversation with CrossFit 15-501 owner, Tim Pedersen, we delved…
NC voters to decide on citizen-only voting amendment in November
By Brianna Kraemer Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina House and Senate passed a constitutional amendment on Thursday that will appear on the ballot this November for voters to weigh in on. Introduced by House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, House…
Taxation, representation, escaped goats, and basic economics: A ghost story
By Christopher Havel Siler City, NC – I was always told, when I was little, that the original meaning of “scapegoat” came from the practice of keeping a goat or two with a group of horses, in the Wild West,…
‘Take Back Title IX’ bus vandalized in Chapel Hill
By David N. Bass Chapel Hill, NC – The controversy surrounding the Biden administration’s Title IX rewrite took a dramatic turn in Chapel Hill this week when a bus for the “Take Back Title IX” tour was vandalized while in…
The walking dead being penalized for being healthy
By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – I’m 88 and reasonably healthy. So what? Should I plan my demise just to avoid complications with health insurance and make others happy just because they didn’t plan on me living so long? Screw…