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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
The thoughtful decision: Drake Powell’s commitment to UNC Tar Heels
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – After signing his national letter of intent in front of a crowd in the school gym, Northwood’s Drake Powell, opened up about his decision to commit to playing basketball at the University of North…
End of an era: Farewell to the Pittsboro Dollar Tree
By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – It is true. That good old standby store where you could get your dollar’s worth is now officially closed. Over the years it had become a regular stop on my Pittsboro shopping sprees. Why…
2023-24 ACC men’s basketball season tips off Monday evening
Charlotte, NC – The 71st season of ACC men’s basketball begins Monday with 14 teams in action. Locally it’s Radford at UNC, Citadel at NCSU, Elon at Wake Forest, and Dartmouth at Duke. photo by Gene Galin Three ACC teams…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of October 2023
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of October 2023: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Former UNC player Jeff Denny offers insights on Northwood basketball team and Drake Powell The Northwood 9: Seniors who…