Chicago, IL – The NBA Draft Combine is a proving ground where prospects transform potential into promise, and this week, UNC’s Drake Powell (via Chatham County) seized the moment. The 19-year-old freshman wing, once a five-star recruit, turned heads at…
Bridge signage installed over Haw River to improve paddler safety
Pittsboro, NC – Signage depicting road names to help paddlers navigate on the Haw River and assist with emergency rescues has been hung on Chicken Bridge Rd, Highway 15/501 and Highway 64 bridges. This initiative was led by the Haw…
Georgetown charges into NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals after upsetting Duke, 16-12
Durham, NC – On Saturday night at Koskinen Stadium, Georgetown University’s men’s lacrosse team stunned seventh-seeded Duke 16-12 in a first-round clash of the NCAA Tournament. The Hoyas, fueled by a relentless attack and a suffocating defense, silenced the Blue…
Richmond shocks No. 8 UNC 13-10 in NCAA lacrosse first-round upset
Chapel Hill, NC – On Saturday night at Dorrance Field, the No. 8-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels men’s lacrosse team saw their NCAA Tournament dreams crumble, falling 13-10 to the unranked Richmond Spiders in a first-round stunner. The loss, a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Syracuse stuns top-seeded Notre Dame in 14-12 lacrosse thriller
Charlotte, NC – In a game that felt like a redemption song, the No. 4 seed Syracuse Orange men’s lacrosse team delivered a masterclass in resilience, toppling the No. 1 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14-12 in a ACC Tournament…
Chatham Chamber of Commerce briefing: Dr. Michael Walden’s economic insights
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In Thursday morning’s address at the Chatham Chamber of Commerce Regional Development Briefing, economist Dr. Michael Walden provided an in-depth analysis of the economic landscape in Chatham County, highlighting significant growth metrics while also…
Blue Devils cruise past Tar Heels in ACC lacrosse semifinal, 14-7
Charlotte, NC – On Friday night at American Legion Memorial Stadium, the No. 3 seed Duke Blue Devils men’s lacrosse team delivered a performance that was as clinical as it was commanding, routing the No. 2 seed North Carolina Tar…
Syracuse edges Duke 9-8 in gritty ACC Lacrosse Championship triumph
Charlotte, NC — On Sunday at American Legion Memorial Stadium, the No. 12 Syracuse Orange men’s lacrosse team etched their name back into the Atlantic Coast Conference history books, grinding out a 9-8 victory over the No. 9 Duke Blue…