Greensboro, NC – Wake Forest had Virginia’s ACC Women’s number yet again. Facing an 11-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter of Wednesday night’s first-round game, the No. 14 seeded Demon Deacons stunned the 11th-seeded Cavaliers with a late blitz…
2 Chatham County teams playing in fourth round of state basketball playoffs
Pittsboro, NC – The third round of the state basketball playoffs was played on Tuesday evening. Four Chatham County high school basketball teams played in the third round. Here are the results from Tuesday night’s basketball game. We are also…
Chatham Park announces energy savings success
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Park, the 8,500-acre master-planned community in Pittsboro, North Carolina, has announced that it has reached an energy savings milestone propelled by its ecoSelect® Plus Certified homes. With an average Home Energy Ratings System (HERS®) score of…
4 Chatham County teams playing in third round of state basketball playoffs
Pittsboro, NC – The secong round of the state basketball playoffs was played on Friday. Six Chatham County high school basketball teams played in the second round. Here are the results from Friday night’s basketball game. We are also including…
Coach Wes Moore reflects on grit, leadership, and the challenges ahead for the Wolfpack women
By Gene Galin Raleigh, NC – In a game that saw both teams grappling with a challenging start and a rollercoaster of momentum shifts, NC State women’s basketball secured a hard-fought 75-57 victory over Wake Forest on Sunday afternoon. In…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of February 2024
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of February 2024: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Three guys from Pittsboro having lunch at Virlie’s: A journey of friendship and food Unveiling the real issues: The…
6 Chatham County teams playing in second round of state basketball playoffs
Pittsboro, NC – The first round of the state basketball playoffs was played on Tuesday. Eight Chatham County high school basketball teams played in the first round. Here are the results from Tuesday night’s basketball game. We are also including…
NC State dominates Boston College in 81-70 victory
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball (17-10, 9-7) methodically built a 12-point lead in the first half and Boston College never got within single digits in the second half as the Pack never trailed in beating the Eagles,…
7 Chatham County teams make it into state basketball playoffs
Pittsboro, NC – This year Chatham County has seven high school basketball teams make it into the state basketball playoffs. There’s four boys teams and three girls teams. The first four rounds of the state basketball playoffs will be played…
Owl in distress: Deputy Wes Chafa to the rescue
Siler City, NC – In his off-duty hours, Deputy Wes Chafa is an avid outdoorsman and a seasoned hunter, and those time-tested skills have helped him in the line of duty, too. In his two years as a deputy with…
Sheriff Mike Roberson honors the Best of the Best at annual award ceremony
Pittsboro, NC – On Thursday, February 15, Sheriff Mike Roberson hosted the Annual Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Award Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of the dedicated individuals who serve within the agency. Gathering at the Pittsboro United Methodist Church’s Family Life…
Dr. Jackson’s salary: What really happened in 2021
By Bobby Izquierdo Pittsboro, NC – Regarding statements made to the Chatham County School Board on Monday, February 12, and published in the Chatham Journal Newspaper and in the February 15th Chatham Chatlist, Dr. Jackson was hired in 2021 with…
The closing of an eye
By Nathan Allen Booko Pittsboro, NC – Folklore and literature abound with stories, quips and mottos relating to the lid of an eye either being open or being closed. “Wide awake,” “Every shut-eye ain’t asleep, “let sleeping dogs lie,” “Wink,…
Seaforth claims their first state 2A wrestling tournament title
Greensboro, NC – In its first year with seniors, Seaforth High School claimed the NCHSAA 2A wrestling tournament title. They narrowly edged out Trinity by 2.5 points. Seaforth wrestlers Josh Miller and Layne Armstrong triumphed in their weight classes with…
Primary election early voting sites, dates & times for Chatham County residents
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections Office informs residents that they can cast their ballots for the 2024 primary election from February 15 through March 2. Individuals who missed the voter registration deadline of February 9 may…
3 Guys from Pittsboro having lunch share laughter, food, and life at Virlie’s
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In the heart of downtown Pittsboro, three friends, known as the “3 Guys from Pittsboro,” gathered at Virlie’s Grill to have lunch. Greg, Eric, and I, claim to be firmly rooted in the local…