By John Hood Raleigh, NC – In places where the regulatory climate makes it easier to build new homes, it’s easier for people to find housing at affordable prices. photo by Gene Galin No, really, please bear with me. I…
Stanford stuns UNC in last-second basketball thriller
Chapel Hill, NC – In an electrifying Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) basketball matchup on January 18, 2025, the Stanford Cardinal managed to upset the North Carolina Tar Heels 72-71 in Chapel Hill’s Dean E. Smith Center. UNC’s RJ Davis drives…
Rampage on US 15-501: Shooting incident
Chatham County, NC – On Thursday, January 9, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting incident on US 15-501 near Andrews Store Road. Jonathan Guillermo Ruiz-Perez The victim reported that…
Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting recap: January 13, 2025
Pittsboro, NC – The January 13, 2025, regular meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners covered various topics, including recognition of the PB 101 Citizens Academy graduates, updates on community budget surveys, economic development announcements, and discussions about housing and…
What really divides us as Americans?
By Jon Guze Raleigh, NC – I’ve been trying for some time to explain what appears to be a paradox. On the one hand, political polarization has become increasingly intense. On the other, policy differences between Democrats and Republicans have…
Wes Durham discusses Drake Powell and his impact on Carolina basketball
By Gene Galin Chapel Hill, NC – Chatham County native Drake Powell has quickly made his mark in college basketball, as the Northwood High School graduate continues to shine on the court for the University of North Carolina. Wes Durham,…
NC State Wolfpack falls short to UNC Tar Heels, 63-61
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina’s Jalen Washington dunked the ball on one end and then secured the victory with the block on the other end to send the Tar Heels to a 63-61 win over NC State on Saturday afternoon…
Chatham NC Sports Roundup livestream summary – 1.9.25
Pittsboro, NC – In last week’s Chatham NC Sports Roundup Livestream sports reporter Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record and Chatham Journal’s Gene Galin discussed the basketball season in Chatham County which is in full swing. High schools…
Davis reflects on Carolina’s defensive prowess following victory over SMU
Chapel Hill, NC – In a commanding performance, the Carolina basketball team showcased their defensive strength in Tuesday night’s 82-67 victory over Southern Methodist University (SMU), with Coach Hubert Davis praising his players’ execution and communication. The game highlighted the…
Post-COVID scores tumble in North Carolina
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, student performance fell across much of the United States. According to a new study of 2022 math and reading scores, however, North Carolina students suffered one of…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of December 2024
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of December 2024: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Chatham County among sanctuary jurisdictions warned of legal consequences for violating federal immigration laws Goldston drug bust: Arrests made…
FTC’s new click-to-cancel rule: Taking control of your subscriptions
On October 16, the Federal Trade Commission announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up. Most of the final rule’s provisions will…
Cracking the code: The myth of special characters in passwords
By Christopher (Skye) Havel Siler City, NC – I would like to remind our resident cybersecurity expert that numbers and ‘special’ characters make passwords hard to remember and do not add strength because cracking is done by a computer, not…
Chatham County names Darrell Butts as Assistant County Manager
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is thrilled to announce that Budget Director Darrell Butts has been named Assistant County Manager. Darrell Butts Butts received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Analysis and a Master of Public Administration from the…
North Carolinians start new year with optimism
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Being a naturally hopeful person with much to be thankful for, I try to talk to a wide variety of people before speculating about public opinion. Photo by BoliviaInteligente Here’s what my recent conversations…
Pittsboro is navigating challenges and celebrating successes
By Colby Sawyer The Town of Pittsboro is pleased to announce that the re-recording of the 2024 State of the Town Event is now available on the Town website at pittsboronc.gov/sott. This event featured a keynote presentation by Mayor Kyle…