Charlotte, NC – No. 4 Florida State (12-0, 8-0 ACC) and No. 14 Louisville (10-2, 7-1 ACC) will meet in the 2023 ACC Football Championship Game on Saturday, December 2, at 8 p.m. on ABC. This is the 14th time…
The reality of electric vehicle reliability: Consumer Report’s annual auto reliability survey
Yonkers, NY — Consumers are buying electric vehicles in growing numbers, but poor reliability remains an issue, according to the latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey data from Consumer Reports (CR), the nonprofit research, testing, and consumer advocacy organization. Electric pickups…
Dr. John Shelton Reed examines the history and culture of barbecue
Pittsboro, NC – Few things spark an argument as quickly in this state as the mere mention of barbecue. Eastern or western. Tomato or no tomato. Rub or no rub. Does grilling even count? And that doesn’t even touch some…
Deputy John Lacy’s extraordinary Friday night: A tale of deer rescue
Bear Creek, NC – Talk about a wild Friday night! Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Lacy experienced just that on the evening of November 17. At approximately 8:30 p.m., John was dispatched to handle an unusual call at a…
Feeding the community: Mountaire Farms’ Thanksgiving for Thousands
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – In the heart of Siler City, a remarkable annual event unfolds annually at Mountaire Farms, aptly named “Thanksgiving for Thousands.” This initiative, in its fifth year locally and 34th year company-wide, is a…
ACC football game times & networks for week 13 finalized
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the final football game times and networks for Week 13, November 24-25. Locally here are the games of interest: Pitt will play at Duke at noon and Carolina…
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office diffuses potentially dangerous situation involving Chapel Hill man
Pittsboro, NC – On Wednesday night, November 15, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office successfully diffused a potentially dangerous situation involving a Chapel Hill man experiencing a mental health crisis. At approximately 10:30 p.m., Chatham County deputies responded to information provided…
Student artists unveil vibrant murals showcasing Pittsboro’s essence
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a celebration of creativity and community spirit, student artists from various schools in the Pittsboro area unveiled a series of striking murals at the 2023 Pittsboro Homecoming event at the Pop Up Park…
Eight Chatham County high school volleyball players make the NCVBCA All-State teams
Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Volleyball Coaches Association has released its 2023-24 all-state teams awards – sorted by classification. Eight Chatham County high school volleyball players excelled in their sport and made either the first or second all-state teams. In…
Severe drought conditions impact 31 counties in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina’s Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its Severe Drought category (D2 classification) for parts of 31 counties as of Nov. 7. Impacted counties range from Cherokee County in the west to Moore County in…
Here are the Week 11 ACC Football Players of the Week
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized for their standout performances in Week 11 of the season. The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel. The following are…
ACC football game times & networks announced for week 13
The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for Week 13, Nov. 24-25. photo by Gene Galin Friday, Nov. 24 Miami at Boston College, Noon ET on ABC – previously announced Saturday,…
Imagine the possibilities: Pittsboro’s shopping center’s unlimited potential
By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – As noted in my last Chatlist post, the Dollar Tree store in Pittsboro is permanently closed. Lost their lease. A big disappointment for those frequenting that shopping center and for Pittsboro. The Dollar General…
Transforming leftovers into lifelines: The Feed Well Fridge Community Project
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC- In a lively community like Chatham county, where local businesses thrive and residents are deeply invested in its well-being, an inspiring initiative is quietly reshaping the narrative around food waste and insecurity. The Feed Well…
In defense of the Pittsboro True Value
By Kimberly (last name withheld by request) Pittsboro, NC – I am writing in to share my concerns about a recent article in the Chatham Journal. The recent article about the closing of Dollar Tree did not fall in line…
From vision to reality: Building the new Chatham County Emergency Management Center
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The new Emergency Management Center in Chatham County was a project that involved close collaboration between the director of Emergency Management, the 911 director, and the County facilities director. Starting in 2017-2018, this endeavor…