Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Community Library will host a live musical performance with British songwriter and musician Steve Bonham on Thursday, April 18, 2024. This program is free and open to the public. WHAT: Musical Performance by Steve Bonham WHEN:…
Heartbreak in the Final Four: NC State falls to Purdue
Glendale, AZ – The NC State men’s basketball team saw its season come to a close with a 63-50 loss to number-one seed Purdue Saturday evening in the Final Four held at State Farm Stadium. photo courtesy of NC State…
Spring clean with the April Household Hazardous Waste event
Pittsboro, NC – The April Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event of 2024 will be Saturday, April 20 from 9 am to 3 pm. HHW events are a way for residents to dispose of hazardous materials safely. Decals are not required,…
Chatham Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center to host free rabies clinic Saturday at Chatham Charter School
Siler City, NC – The Chatham Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center will host a free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chatham Charter School at 2200 Hampstone Rd., Siler City. The clinic will provide…
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…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of March 2024
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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.…