By David Tarpy, N.C. State University Raleigh, NC – As the days get warmer, there will be more and more activity at the entrances of the hives. Honey bee colonies should be building up quickly this time of year. Get…
NC State women’s basketball seniors reflect on emotional final home game
Raleigh, NC – As the NC State women’s basketball team celebrated their final home game of the season with a resounding victory over Wake Forest, emotions ran high for the senior players. Senior guards Saniya Rivers, Madison Hayes, and Aziaha…
NC State women’s basketball to host ESPN’s College GameDay
Raleigh, NC – The No. 10/11 NC State women’s basketball team is set to welcome ESPN’s College GameDay by State Farm for the Pack’s Sunday, Feb. 23 game against Notre Dame, as announced on Sunday. That contest is set to…
2 Chatham Central wrestlers qualify for NCHSAA 1A individual championships
Greensboro, NC – The Chatham Central High School wrestling team competed at regionals on Saturday. Stephen Silhan III placed 3rd in the 190 pound weight class and Carson Williams placed 4th in the 150 pound weight class. Both wrestlers will…
Migration trend: Why everyone is moving to North Carolina
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – North Carolina is emerging as a top destination for young professionals and families, with more than 110,800 new residents arriving in 2023 alone, according to the latest report from StorageCafe. This represents the…
Art for all: The Plant welcomes sculptors to showcase talent in Pittsboro
Pittsboro, NC – The Plant, located in downtown Pittsboro, will be hosting a Fall Sculpture Show. The weekend celebration of art, community and culture will take place Sept. 19-20. Artists from near and far are invited to submit their works…
12 Chatham County wrestlers qualify for NCHSAA 2A individual championships
Greensboro, NC – The Seaforth, Northwood and Jordan-Matthews wrestling teams competed at regionals on Saturday. Twelve Chatham County high school wrestlers will compete at the NCHSAA 2A wrestling championships this coming weekend at the Greensboro Coliseum. There are nine wrestlers…
Winter storm shakeup: NCHSAA adjusts wrestling state championships
Greensboro, NC – Due to the threat of a high-impact winter storm, the N.C. High School Athletic Association has adjusted the schedule for the wrestling state championships. Source: North Carolina’s Weather Authority Originally, the wrestling state championships were set to…
Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey reflects on victory over NC State
Raleigh, NC – In a thrilling match that showcased the resilience and strategic prowess of the Louisville basketball team, Coach Pat Kelsey expressed pride in his players following their recent victory over NC State. Highlighting the challenges of competing in…
Northwood Chargers dominate Chatham Central Bears in final regular season showdown
Bear Creek, NC – In a thrilling final regular season matchup on February 11, 2025, the Northwood Chargers showcased their dominance over the Chatham Central Bears, securing a decisive 65-51 victory. The game marked the culmination of an impressive season…
Ban smartphones: Teens are spending a quarter of their school day on their phones
By Joanne Jacobs Teens spend 90 minutes — a quarter of the school day — on their phones, according to newly published research, reports Marianna McMurdock on The 74. The Stony Brook University study used a third-party app to monitor usage over…
Brightspeed blues: Chatham resident seeks answers
By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Chatlist letter today that mentions horrible Brightspeed service made me laugh. All issues mentioned are so typical of Brightspeed. It is comical that such a seemingly disastrous company could creep into our…
Cyber tip leads to arrest of Chapel Hill man on child exploitation charges
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Chapel Hill man following an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material. On October 15, 2024, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a cyber tip from KIK…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of January 2025
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of January 2025: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Rampage on US 15-501: Shooting incident Wes Durham discusses Drake Powell and his impact on Carolina basketball Casey Golden…
R-S Central clinches victory over Seaforth in 2A dual team wrestling championship
Greensboro, NC – In a nail-biting conclusion to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 2A Dual Team Wrestling State Championship, R-S Central edged out Seaforth High School with a 34-32 win at the Novant Health Fieldhouse on Saturday.…
From NYC streets to YouTube scooter stardom: Jon Reyes shares his story
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Jon Reyes, a professional scooter rider and YouTube sensation, has captivated audiences with his thrilling tricks and engaging content. With over a million subscribers on YouTube, Reyes reflects on his journey from riding in…