By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – Siler City welcomes its newest coffee destination, Mystic Mocha Coffee Shop, which opened its doors for the first time on May 10. Owned by local entrepreneurs Katie and Nick Luck, the shop aims…
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The Art of Winning: Insights from Bill Belichick’s new book
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…