By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As Pittsboro grapples with the ramifications of rapid growth and development, I had a chance to sit down and have a conversation with Town Commissioner John Bonitz. He sheds light on the Chatham Park…
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Polar Express returns to Spencer: A North Carolina Christmas classic
Spencer, NC – One of the biggest events in North Carolina is returning to Spencer, N.C., drawing visitors from all over the East Coast! THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride at the North Carolina Transportation Museum is returning for its 11th…
Planning for many neighbors: Public input and the Chatham Park conversation
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As Pittsboro prepares for a significant population influx, Town Commissioner John Bonitz addresses concerns surrounding the ambitious Chatham Park development project. With plans to accommodate between 22,000 and 30,000 residential units, Bonitz emphasizes the…
From demolition to destiny: Bynum’s water tower triumph
Bynum, NC – In a story that could only happen in a place like Bynum, neighbors once again came together… phone by phone, porch by porch, and heart by heat, to save a beloved piece of their shared history: the…
NC State rolls to 114-66 win in Will Wade’s coaching premiere
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team opened the Will Wade era in style on Monday night as it tied a program-record with 19 made three-pointers on its way to a 114-66 win over NC Central in front…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of October 2025
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of October 2025: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Siler City man charged with cocaine crimes Pittsboro planning board discusses South Village Small Area Plan in special meeting…
Chatham County man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
Pittsboro, NC – A Chatham County man faces felony charges after authorities executed a search warrant at his residence and found evidence that sexually explicit photos of a minor had been taken there and shared online. On October 28, 2025,…
Unpacking the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan process with John Bonitz
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As Pittsboro prepares for a significant decision regarding the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan, Town Commissioner John Bonitz sheds light on the complexities surrounding this ambitious project. With a history dating back to…
Technology is reshaping policy and politics
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Having spent nearly 40 years analyzing and writing about North Carolina politics and public policy, I often find myself placing today’s challenges and controversies into historical context. For example, did Republican lawmakers just draw…
Pittsboro Planning Board rejects Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan
Pittsboro, NC – In a decisive vote with wide implications for growth in Chatham County, the Pittsboro Planning Board unanimously recommended denial of the proposed Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan, saying the submission was incomplete, confusing in its…