By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Wake Up Wednesday, a cornerstone of networking and camaraderie in the local business community, commemorated its 16th year of gatherings, marking a milestone in fostering connections, supporting entrepreneurship, and honoring the memory of those…
Chatham County slams the brakes on VinFast as company downsizes plans
By Theresa Opeka Moncure, NC – Construction is on hold at VinFast’s proposed $4 billion electric vehicle factory in Moncure, Chatham County, after the electric vehicle maker revised its plans for a scaled-down version of the facility. In July, the…
Citizens only: North Carolina Senate looks to clarify voting eligibility
By Katherine Zehnder Raleigh, NC – As the short session fast approaches for the North Carolina General Assembly, an issue on the minds of every American this year is immigration. The North Carolina Senate has the opportunity to pass legislation…
Dalton Brown returns home as head football coach of Northwood High School
Pittsboro, NC – Northwood High School is pleased to announce Dalton Brown as its new head football coach. Brown was approved by the Chatham County School Board Monday evening. Brown replaces Mitch Johnson who served as head coach during the…
Discover your inner Picasso at the Sidewalk Chalk Festival in Pittsboro on May 18
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department invites community members of all ages to express their creativity and create a chalk masterpiece at the fourth annual Sidewalk Chalk Festival on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at The Park…
Chatham County Board of Commissioners to meet on April 15
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 2…
Rediscover the joy of childhood play at ClydeFEST 2024
Pittsboro, NC – Remember how great it felt to play outside when you were a kid? Running for running’s sake? Hula-hooping, playing games, blowing bubbles, creating new worlds? Share that feeling with your kids or grandkids at Chatham Arts Council’s…
Seaforth leads NCHSAA’s 2A Wells Fargo State Cup race after winter season
Chapel Hill, NC – The N.C. High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has released the standings for the Wells Fargo State Cup following the winter sports season. The Seaforth girls basketball team made it to the NCHSAA 2A State Basketball Playoffs…
Proactive and prepared: Pittsboro’s readiness for stricter PFAS regulations
By Colby W. Sawyer Pittsboro, NC – As a proactive and environmentally conscious community, The Town of Pittsboro strongly supports the new federal regulations to set stringent limits on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. These new standards…
Music to our ears: Chatham County Schools celebrates top music education honor
By John Wood Pittsboro, NC – For a sixth year in a row, Chatham County Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in…
Heartbreak in the Final Four: NC State falls to Purdue
Glendale, AZ – The NC State men’s basketball team saw its season come to a close with a 63-50 loss to number-one seed Purdue Saturday evening in the Final Four held at State Farm Stadium. photo courtesy of NC State…
Enjoy an evening of music with Steve Bonham at the Library on April 18
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Community Library will host a live musical performance with British songwriter and musician Steve Bonham on Thursday, April 18, 2024. This program is free and open to the public. WHAT: Musical Performance by Steve Bonham WHEN:…
McCall leads red team to victory in Wolfpack Spring football game
Raleigh, NC – The annual Wolfpack spring game saw NC State football return to action on Saturday, with the red team taking home a 51-7 victory over the white team from Carter-Finely Stadium. photo by Gene Galin NC State Spring…
Spring clean with the April Household Hazardous Waste event
Pittsboro, NC – The April Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event of 2024 will be Saturday, April 20 from 9 am to 3 pm. HHW events are a way for residents to dispose of hazardous materials safely. Decals are not required,…
Chatham Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center to host free rabies clinic Saturday at Chatham Charter School
Siler City, NC – The Chatham Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center will host a free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chatham Charter School at 2200 Hampstone Rd., Siler City. The clinic will provide…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of March 2024
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of March 2024: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com North Carolina Commissioner of Labor rejects new mask mandates Chatham County arrest blotter: February 2024 Rock and hard place:…