Chatham County, NC

By Gene Galin Charlotte, NC – As we have reached the midpoint of the 2024 ACC football season, the state of North Carolina’s college teams is undergoing a period of reflection and recalibration. David Glenn, a well-known sports commentator and…

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By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the countdown to the election draws near, the Chatham County Board of Elections is making a concerted effort to educate voters about crucial changes and requirements for the upcoming election. During a breakfast…

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By Brianna Kraemer Raleigh, NC – A student at NC State has become a crucial source of weather information across North Carolina, earning national acclaim for his timely updates during Tropical Storm Helene on his platform North Carolina’s Weather Authority.…

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Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro is excited to announce the first annual “State of the Town” event, scheduled for Monday, October 28th, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Northwood High School Auditorium. photo by Gene Galin This inaugural event will…

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By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – On Sunday afternoon, North Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson visited Pittsboro as part of his campaign tour, addressing a crowd of supporters in the wake of the severe hurricane Helene that had recently devastated…

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Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Friday the basketball student-athletes selected by its 18 league schools to attend the 2024 ACC Basketball Tipoff, which will be held October 8-10 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, North Carolina.…

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Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized following their standout performances in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season. The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel.…

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By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As anticipation builds for Friday night’s game, Chatham Central football coach Derrin Little is laser-focused on ensuring his team comes out swinging. The coach emphasizes the importance of starting strong, eliminating small errors, and…

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Pittsboro, NC – In this week’s Chatham NC Sports Roundup Livestream sports reporter Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record and Chatham Journal’s Gene Galin discussed the recent and upcoming Chatham County high school football games. They reviewed last…

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Pittsboro, NC – Northwood High School is proud to announce its Hall of Fame Class of 2024, honoring individuals whose exceptional accomplishments have shaped the school’s athletic tradition. The induction ceremony will take place on October 4, at 7pm, at…

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By Cadmus Gray Chatham County, NC – The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) will be a problem for the “have-nots” in Chatham County. If you are wealthy you will be able to enjoy all of the beautiful views as you drive…

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By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In the second part of our conversation, planning board member Eric Andrews delves into the intricacies of Chatham County’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), highlighting potential challenges for businesses, developers, and homeowners. The UDO, intended…

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Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of September 2024: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com A new era for real estate: Understanding the changes to commission payments effective August 17 Gruesome discovery: Skeletal remains…

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By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Amidst the growing bustle of Pittsboro, one local business has become a cornerstone of community gathering: Havoc Brewing Company. Helmed by Michael Pipkin, the brewery has evolved from a small, local venture to a…

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Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for Week 7, October 12. Locally there are three ACC football games on that Saturday. Clemson will play at Wake Forest,…

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