Pittsboro, NC – The first round of the state basketball playoffs was played on Tuesday. Eight Chatham County high school basketball teams played in the first round. Here are the results from Tuesday night’s basketball game. We are also including…
Month: February 2024
NC State dominates Boston College in 81-70 victory
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball (17-10, 9-7) methodically built a 12-point lead in the first half and Boston College never got within single digits in the second half as the Pack never trailed in beating the Eagles,…
7 Chatham County teams make it into state basketball playoffs
Pittsboro, NC – This year Chatham County has seven high school basketball teams make it into the state basketball playoffs. There’s four boys teams and three girls teams. The first four rounds of the state basketball playoffs will be played…
Owl in distress: Deputy Wes Chafa to the rescue
Siler City, NC – In his off-duty hours, Deputy Wes Chafa is an avid outdoorsman and a seasoned hunter, and those time-tested skills have helped him in the line of duty, too. In his two years as a deputy with…
Sheriff Mike Roberson honors the Best of the Best at annual award ceremony
Pittsboro, NC – On Thursday, February 15, Sheriff Mike Roberson hosted the Annual Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Award Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of the dedicated individuals who serve within the agency. Gathering at the Pittsboro United Methodist Church’s Family Life…
The closing of an eye
By Nathan Allen Booko Pittsboro, NC – Folklore and literature abound with stories, quips and mottos relating to the lid of an eye either being open or being closed. “Wide awake,” “Every shut-eye ain’t asleep, “let sleeping dogs lie,” “Wink,…
Dr. Jackson’s salary: What really happened in 2021
By Bobby Izquierdo Pittsboro, NC – Regarding statements made to the Chatham County School Board on Monday, February 12, and published in the Chatham Journal Newspaper and in the February 15th Chatham Chatlist, Dr. Jackson was hired in 2021 with…
Seaforth claims their first state 2A wrestling tournament title
Greensboro, NC – In its first year with seniors, Seaforth High School claimed the NCHSAA 2A wrestling tournament title. They narrowly edged out Trinity by 2.5 points. Seaforth wrestlers Josh Miller and Layne Armstrong triumphed in their weight classes with…
Primary election early voting sites, dates & times for Chatham County residents
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections Office informs residents that they can cast their ballots for the 2024 primary election from February 15 through March 2. Individuals who missed the voter registration deadline of February 9 may…
3 Guys from Pittsboro having lunch share laughter, food, and life at Virlie’s
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In the heart of downtown Pittsboro, three friends, known as the “3 Guys from Pittsboro,” gathered at Virlie’s Grill to have lunch. Greg, Eric, and I, claim to be firmly rooted in the local…