Charlotte, NC – The 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Lacrosse regular season comes to a close on Saturday, April 26, with three games, including a pair of key conference matchups. In a doubleheader on ACC Network, No. 9 Duke visits…
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Defending religious freedom: The case of Summit Church vs. Chatham County
Washington, DC – The Justice Department filed a statement of interest Friday in support of a Christian Church in North Carolina alleging violations of federal law by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. (photo source: The Summit Church web site) The Civil…
From runaway to trafficking victim: The Carrboro connection
Siler City, NC – An investigation into a reported runaway juvenile has led to the arrest of a Carrboro man on multiple felony charges, including kidnapping and human trafficking involving a child victim. Edwin Silva-Badillo On April 12, 2025, the…
Game-changing: New NCAA rules aim to curb faked injuries in college football
Indianapolis, IN – The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Wednesday approved modifications to the injury timeout rules in football, beginning with the 2025-26 season. Football referee at 2024 ACC Football Championship Game. (photo by Gene Galin) Under the new…
A summary of the April 14 Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The April 14, 2025, meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners showcased a range of community-focused initiatives, from recognizing local youth achievements to discussing infrastructure improvements and proposed developments. Youth Recognition and Community Engagement The meeting commenced…
From Alabama to North Carolina: Jarin Stevenson’s homecoming
Chapel Hill, NC – In a significant boost for the University of North Carolina’s basketball program, Jarin Stevenson, a 6-foot-11 forward from Alabama, has officially committed to the Tar Heels. After two seasons with the Crimson Tide, where he averaged…
Rising college basketball stars: The journey of Drake Powell and Jarin Stevenson
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is fortunate to have two former high school student-athletes playing for Division 1 basketball programs. Former Seaforth basketball player Jarin Stevenson was playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide and former Northwood basketball player Drake Powell…
Pittsboro Board of Commissioners actions updates – April 14, 2025
Pittsboro, NC – The Board of Commissioners of the Town of Pittsboro held a regular meeting on Monday, April 14th, 2025, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center. The Board took the following actions during the meeting: Highlights: Mayor…
Chatham County’s property tax predicament: Finding a fair solution
By Mike Pool Pittsboro, NC – As of April 2024, the median home list price for Chatham County is $841,500, as reported by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. This price is the second highest in the state, and…
Chatham NC Sports Roundup livestream summary – 4.17.25
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 local high schools showcasing impressive performances across various athletic disciplines. From exciting lacrosse…