Pittsboro, NC – The secong round of the state basketball playoffs was played on Friday. Six Chatham County high school basketball teams played in the second round. Here are the results from Friday night’s basketball game. We are also including…
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Coach Wes Moore reflects on grit, leadership, and the challenges ahead for the Wolfpack women
By Gene Galin Raleigh, NC – In a game that saw both teams grappling with a challenging start and a rollercoaster of momentum shifts, NC State women’s basketball secured a hard-fought 75-57 victory over Wake Forest on Sunday afternoon. In…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of February 2024
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of February 2024: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Three guys from Pittsboro having lunch at Virlie’s: A journey of friendship and food Unveiling the real issues: The…
6 Chatham County teams playing in second round of state basketball playoffs
Pittsboro, NC – The first round of the state basketball playoffs was played on Tuesday. Eight Chatham County high school basketball teams played in the first round. Here are the results from Tuesday night’s basketball game. We are also including…
Owl in distress: Deputy Wes Chafa to the rescue
Siler City, NC – In his off-duty hours, Deputy Wes Chafa is an avid outdoorsman and a seasoned hunter, and those time-tested skills have helped him in the line of duty, too. In his two years as a deputy with…
7 Chatham County teams make it into state basketball playoffs
Pittsboro, NC – This year Chatham County has seven high school basketball teams make it into the state basketball playoffs. There’s four boys teams and three girls teams. The first four rounds of the state basketball playoffs will be played…
NC State dominates Boston College in 81-70 victory
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball (17-10, 9-7) methodically built a 12-point lead in the first half and Boston College never got within single digits in the second half as the Pack never trailed in beating the Eagles,…
Sheriff Mike Roberson honors the Best of the Best at annual award ceremony
Pittsboro, NC – On Thursday, February 15, Sheriff Mike Roberson hosted the Annual Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Award Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of the dedicated individuals who serve within the agency. Gathering at the Pittsboro United Methodist Church’s Family Life…
The closing of an eye
By Nathan Allen Booko Pittsboro, NC – Folklore and literature abound with stories, quips and mottos relating to the lid of an eye either being open or being closed. “Wide awake,” “Every shut-eye ain’t asleep, “let sleeping dogs lie,” “Wink,…
Dr. Jackson’s salary: What really happened in 2021
By Bobby Izquierdo Pittsboro, NC – Regarding statements made to the Chatham County School Board on Monday, February 12, and published in the Chatham Journal Newspaper and in the February 15th Chatham Chatlist, Dr. Jackson was hired in 2021 with…