Pittsboro, NC – The January 13, 2025, regular meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners covered various topics, including recognition of the PB 101 Citizens Academy graduates, updates on community budget surveys, economic development announcements, and discussions about housing and…
Wes Durham discusses Drake Powell and his impact on Carolina basketball
By Gene Galin Chapel Hill, NC – Chatham County native Drake Powell has quickly made his mark in college basketball, as the Northwood High School graduate continues to shine on the court for the University of North Carolina. Wes Durham,…
Chatham NC Sports Roundup livestream summary – 1.9.25
Pittsboro, NC – In last week’s Chatham NC Sports Roundup Livestream sports reporter Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record and Chatham Journal’s Gene Galin discussed the basketball season in Chatham County which is in full swing. High schools…
NC State Wolfpack falls short to UNC Tar Heels, 63-61
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina’s Jalen Washington dunked the ball on one end and then secured the victory with the block on the other end to send the Tar Heels to a 63-61 win over NC State on Saturday afternoon…
Davis reflects on Carolina’s defensive prowess following victory over SMU
Chapel Hill, NC – In a commanding performance, the Carolina basketball team showcased their defensive strength in Tuesday night’s 82-67 victory over Southern Methodist University (SMU), with Coach Hubert Davis praising his players’ execution and communication. The game highlighted the…
Post-COVID scores tumble in North Carolina
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, student performance fell across much of the United States. According to a new study of 2022 math and reading scores, however, North Carolina students suffered one of…
Cracking the code: The myth of special characters in passwords
By Christopher (Skye) Havel Siler City, NC – I would like to remind our resident cybersecurity expert that numbers and ‘special’ characters make passwords hard to remember and do not add strength because cracking is done by a computer, not…
FTC’s new click-to-cancel rule: Taking control of your subscriptions
On October 16, the Federal Trade Commission announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up. Most of the final rule’s provisions will…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of December 2024
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of December 2024: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Chatham County among sanctuary jurisdictions warned of legal consequences for violating federal immigration laws Goldston drug bust: Arrests made…
From coats to compassion: The Chatham WWSD success story
By Melanie York Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Winter Weather Survival Drive Program (WWSD) successfully collected 3,676 items including 829 coats since October 1. There have been four distribution events held at Chatham Alliance/Salvation Army Siler City monthly food distribution, George…
Don’t get scammed: Postal service alert!
By Joan Triplett Pittsboro, NC – Scam alert! Yesterday I had to send something by express mail from the Pittsboro post office. After I left the post office and even before I got four miles to home I received a…
2024 State of the Town: Pittsboro’s vision for growth and community development
Pittsboro, NC – In a re-recording of the inaugural State of the Town event, the leadership of Pittsboro shared an optimistic outlook for the community’s future, emphasizing growth, development, and inclusivity. The event, which took place on October 28th at…
Pittsboro is navigating challenges and celebrating successes
By Colby Sawyer The Town of Pittsboro is pleased to announce that the re-recording of the 2024 State of the Town Event is now available on the Town website at pittsboronc.gov/sott. This event featured a keynote presentation by Mayor Kyle…
Chatham County names Darrell Butts as Assistant County Manager
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is thrilled to announce that Budget Director Darrell Butts has been named Assistant County Manager. Darrell Butts Butts received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Analysis and a Master of Public Administration from the…
North Carolinians start new year with optimism
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Being a naturally hopeful person with much to be thankful for, I try to talk to a wide variety of people before speculating about public opinion. Photo by BoliviaInteligente Here’s what my recent conversations…
Remote work and productivity: Debunking the myths
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – Many across the country are working from home this Christmas week. For some, it’s because, despite being “on vacation,” they still have to check in to put out the occasional fire. But others are…