Siler City, NC – The 2025 NC Spring Chicken Festival will return on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will be held in Downtown Siler City, NC, and sponsored by Mountaire Farms, Inc. The festival…
Blue Devils soar past No. 1-seed NC State in ACC tournament championship game
Greensboro, NC – No. 1-seed NC State fell to No. 3-seed Duke, 76-62, in the 2025 ACC Tournament Championship game on Sunday at First Horizon Coliseum. NC State came out strong, leading by as many as 14 in the first…
Celebrating excellence: Fae Goodman named Cougar Champion of the Year
Sanford, NC – Fae Goodman has received the Central Carolina Community College Cougar Champion of the Year Award for 2024-2025. She is CCCC Chatham Early College Liaison/Anthropology Instructor. Left to right: Dr. Mark Hall, CCCC Chatham County Provost; CCCC President…
Chatham County residents on alert for asphalt scammers
Pittsboro, NC – As warmer weather arrives, so do scammers looking to take advantage of unsuspecting residents. The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is receiving reports of a common scam involving individuals who approach homeowners claiming to have leftover asphalt from…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of February 2025
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of February 2025: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Cyber tip leads to arrest of Chapel Hill man on child exploitation charges Mysteries of Chatham County: Unveiling the…
Stay ahead of the buzz: Bee hive management tips for the spring season
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…