Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of March 2024: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com North Carolina Commissioner of Labor rejects new mask mandates Chatham County arrest blotter: February 2024 Rock and hard place:…
Wolfpack arrives in Phoenix! Faces No. 1 seed Purdue Saturday at Final Four
Phoenix, AZ – The NC State men’s basketball team arrived in Phoenix, Ariz., Wednesday afternoon for the 2024 Final Four. photo courtesy of NC State SID The Pack opens play in the Final Four on Saturday evening when it faces…
NC DMV raising prices nearly 20% this summer
By Brianna Kraemer Raleigh, NC – Amid ongoing scrutiny for customer complaints and other operational problems, the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) is set to increase prices by nearly 20% starting in July, in accordance with a North…
FirstHealth Family Medicine accepting new patients at Northwood Landing
By Derek Medlin, FirstHealth Corporate Communications FirstHealth Family Medicine – Chatham is moving to a new location and is accepting new patients. Beginning April 1, Claire Repine, D.O. and Roger Diaz, PA-C, will see patients at Northwood Landing at 40…
Duke to hold 2024 football Pro Day on Thursday
Durham, NC – Duke’s annual football Pro Day is set for Thursday. Thirteen former Blue Devils will work out for NFL scouts and coaches. Offensive lineman Graham Barton, cornerback Al Blades Jr., wide receiver Jalon Calhoun, defensive tackles DeWayne Carter,…
Caring for the community: Mountaire Farms’ Easter for Thousands program
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – Mountaire Farms, a poultry processing company, orchestrates an annual event that goes beyond the clucking of chickens and the hum of machinery. For the past three years, Mountaire Farms has been dedicated to…
Celebrity Dairy: A journey into goat farming
By Gene Galin Nestled in the heart of western Chatham County lies a unique haven, where goats roam freely, gelato comes in exotic flavors, and guests are welcomed with open arms. Celebrity Dairy isn’t just a farm; it’s a testament…
A costly mistake: Court ruling exposes downside of corporate diversity targets
By Mitch Kokai Raleigh, NC – David Duvall was a standout employee by Novant Health’s standards. photo by Drazen Zigic Working in North Carolina, Duvall “performed exceptionally in his role, receiving strong performance reviews and gaining national recognition for himself…
Chatham County’s top land broker: Eric Andrews receives national recognition
Louisville, KY – Eric Andrews, with Realty World Carolina Properties, from Pittsboro, NC, has once again been recognized as a part of the APEX Producers Club by the REALTORS ® Land Institute as a part of the RLI APEX Production…
A taste test: Exploring Zaxby’s Zensation salad
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – At Pittsboro’s Northwood Landing, Zaxby’s is looking to make its mark with a delectable array of offerings. Among these food options, co-managers Molly and Scott Holloman assured me that the Zensation salad stands out…
Electrifying choices: Consumer Reports’ top picks for reliable, efficient vehicles for 2024
Colchester, CT — Electrified vehicles are becoming increasingly more desirable than their gasoline-only counterparts, Consumer Reports has found. The nonprofit research, testing, and advocacy organization selected multiple hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and fully electric vehicles to its annual 10 Top…
Chatham Chamber taps Tyler G. Bryant for top role
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Chamber is pleased to announce that Tyler G. Bryant has been selected as the Chamber’s new President & CEO. Bryant, an experienced community leader hailing from Georgia’s fastest-growing region, currently holds the position of President…
Sales tax rules don’t make sense
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – I think the North Carolina General Assembly deserves loads of credit for making our tax code friendlier to growth, investment, and freedom. In one respect, however, the state still imposes too heavy a load.…
Zaxby’s to bring a fresh flair to Pittsboro
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Scott and Molly Holloman, seasoned veterans in the realm of Zaxby’s, are set to offer another food option in Pittsboro with the grand opening of the newest Zaxby’s restaurant at Northwood Landing. With nearly…
Tripp Crayton named new principal of Chatham Charter School
Siler City, NC – Tripp Crayton has been selected as the new principal of Chatham Charter School, effective June 1, 2024. He will work closely with the central services team in leading the school. Tripp Crayton Mr. Crayton began his…
Duke Energy’s strategic shift: Building a reliable natural gas power plant
By Brianna Kraemer Raleigh, NC – Duke Energy has revealed plans to build a new natural gas power plant in Catawba County beginning in 2026, sticking to a reliable energy source as demand growth accelerates and green energy options fall…