Pittsboro, NC – This year Chatham County has five high school girls soccer teams make it into the state soccer playoffs. In the 1A bracket, Woods Charter (#2 seed) and Chatham Charter (#29) are playing. In the 2A bracket, Seaforth…
Suspicious vehicle leads to tragic discovery at Goldston park
Goldston, NC – On May 2, 2024, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at Goldston Recreational Park, 355 Goldston Glendon Rd., Goldston. Deputies responded to the scene and discovered a deceased individual inside…
One on One: Writing about restaurants: NC or NYC
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – What is so hard about writing a book or a series of articles about great restaurants in a particular city, state, or region? I have been trying to explain these difficulties recently as…
Conversation with Josh Harris: The evolution of Siler Area Chamber of Commerce
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – In a candid conversation with Josh Harris, the Executive Director and CEO of the Siler Area Chamber of Commerce, the journey of the Chamber’s inaugural year unfolds. From his transition from athletic director…
A bright future ahead: The JMArts Scholars class of 2024
Siler City, NC – Twelve students have been named 2024 JMArts Scholars by JMArts, the Jordan-Matthews Arts Foundation, all receiving scholarships to pursue intensive fine arts study this summer. They are Felix Banks, Abigail Cockrum, Delaney Fuquay, Tavvy Gray, Carolyn Lucero…
Finding success in healthcare entrepreneurship: Lessons from Robbie Allen
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In the most recent Founders Forum at 79West, Robbie Allen, the visionary behind Bionic Health, delved into the complexities and promises of predictive healthcare. Through a candid Q&A session, he shed light on the…
Dive into books this summer: Adventure begins at your library
Pittsboro, NC – Children and teens are invited to participate in the Summer Reading Program: Adventure Begins at Your Library at Chatham County Public Libraries branches from June 1 through July 31, 2024. Summer Reading activities are designed to encourage…
The Glovers: Father-son duo behind Hubie’s Car Wash
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – At the edge of Northwood Landing, lies a brand new entrepreneurial endeavor—Hubie’s Car Wash. What sets this new establishment apart is not just its state-of-the-art facilities or competitive pricing; it’s the story behind its…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of April 2024
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of April 2024: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Chatham County slams the brakes on VinFast as company downsizes plans What’s going on with VinFast? An investigation into…
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office pays tribute at N.C. Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony
Statesville, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office joined law enforcement agencies from across North Carolina today to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The occasion was the North Carolina…
Consultants to present proposed unified development ordinance to Chatham planning board
Pittsboro, NC – At tonight’s Chatham County planning board meeting, consultants are supposed to present the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Module 2. Below is the agenda for this evening’s meeting: CHATHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AGENDATuesday, May 7, 2024Chatham County Old…
UNC protesters were treated properly
Chapel Hill, NC – As you’ve no doubt heard by now, the interim chancellor at the University of the North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Lee Roberts, ordered the removal on April 30 of an “encampment” on a grassy area of…
Duke falls short as Notre Dame rolls to ACC lacrosse championship victory
Charlotte, NC – Top-seeded Notre Dame rolled to the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Lacrosse Championship on Sunday, defeating No. 3-seeded Duke, 16-6, at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Fighting Irish (12-1) won their fourth ACC…
High-stakes lacrosse: ACC Championship weekend in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC – The 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Lacrosse Championship will be contested Friday and Sunday at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Featuring four of the top six teams in the latest national rankings, the ACC…
2024 All-ACC men’s lacrosse team and award winners
Charlotte, NC – Notre Dame claimed four of the five season awards and led all schools with seven all-conference honorees as the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Lacrosse Season Awards and All-ACC Team were announced Tuesday. The All-ACC Team and…
Duke and Notre Dame to face off in ACC Men’s Lacrosse Championship on Sunday
Charlotte, NC – Duke and Notre Dame will square off for the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Lacrosse Championship following Friday night semifinal wins at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The teams match up at noon Sunday…