Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of July 2023: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Where are North Carolina’s newest residents moving from? Splash pad woes: A disappointing update from the town Circle City…
VinFast: A green image stained by sediment pollution
By: Lisa Sorg Moncure, NC – While VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle company, officially broke ground on their manufacturing plant in Chatham County last Friday, for the past seven months the company has been moving mounds of dirt around —…
Concentrations of 1,4 Dioxane in Pittsboro water system decrease
Pittsboro, NC – This morning, July 31, the town of Pittsboro received the testing results for 1,4 dioxane in the drinking water system, indicating that the situation is continuing to improve. photo by Andres Siimon The results of these tests,…
Zachary D. Wills takes the baton as orchestra pit director for North Carolina school premiere of ‘Frozen’
Siler City, NC – Zachary D. Wills, a music educator currently teaching general music and band at Silk Hope School, has been named orchestra pit director for the North Carolina high school premiere of “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” at Jordan-Matthews…
VinFast breaks ground on $4 billion EV plant in Chatham County
By Theresa Opeka Moncure, NC – The groundbreaking on what is being called the “crown jewel of VinFast’s global expansion” occurred Friday morning at the site of the $4 billion EV manufacturing plant in Triangle Innovation Point, in the Chatham…
Rock City Church: Touching lives, spreading love, and building a vibrant community
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – On Easter Sunday of 2022, Myron and Sabrina Jamerson embarked on a journey to create Rock City Church in Chatham County. This do-something church, driven by the passion to make a difference and spread…
Circle City Ice Cream is coming to Pittsboro – A sweet treat for the town
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Pittsboro is about to welcome a new, fixed location ice cream parlor, “Circle City Ice Cream.” The renowned mobile ice cream truck, known as “Mapleview Mobile,” will have a permanent home at 21 West…
VinFast groundbreaking event kicks off $4 billion plant in Chatham County
By Gene Galin Moncure, NC – In a celebration marked by a shower of confetti and a tossing of dirt, VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker, has officially broken ground on its long-awaited $4 billion manufacturing plant in Chatham County, North Carolina.…
Why electric vehicles are ‘piling up’ at dealerships, despite massive taxpayer subsidies
By Jon Miltimore Ford Motor recently announced it is slashing prices on its F-150 Lightning, an electric vehicle the company rolled out in 2021. The Lightning now carries a suggested retail price of $49,995, about $10,000 lower than its previous…
Staying connected with sports fans: Ovies & Giglio’s strategy for sustainable success
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – In a surprising turn of events, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio, formerly hosts of a sports radio show in the Triangle, found themselves off the radio dial and onto a new path in the…
CORA food pantry unveils state-of-the-art facility to serve Chatham County
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – A new chapter began for the Chatham Outreach Alliance (CORA) as they proudly unveiled their cutting-edge food pantry facility in a heartwarming ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 20, 2023. The event was attended by city…
All eyes on Clemson football: Dabo Swinney’s expectations for the Tigers
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – In an informative breakout session at the ACC Football Kickoff event on Thursday, Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney shared some valuable insights into the team’s upcoming season. The session covered a range of topics,…
Game plan: Duke football holds open practice and Meet & Greet on August 13
Durham, NC – Duke football will hold an open practice and on-field meet & greet event on Sunday, August 13 at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. The event is free admission and parking in the Grounds Lot (Green Zone)…
Dave Doeren’s vision for the upcoming NC State football season
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – In a breakout session during the ACC Football Kickoff on Thursday, NC State Football Coach Dave Doeren discussed a wide range of topics, including the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals on…
Mike Elko shares insights on Duke football’s success and preparing for challenges
By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – During the ACC Football Kickoff breakout session on Wednesday, Duke football coach Mike Elko opened up about the program’s commitment to success, changes in coaching staff, and preparations for the upcoming season. Despite not…
Merry Oaks Baptist Church considers relocation thanks to VinFast’s land offer
Moncure, NC – VinFast announced on Tuesday its intention to donate up to three acres of property on the VinFast project site to the Merry Oaks Baptist Church to help them save the church from demolition. The company will also…