Pittsboro, NC – Few things spark an argument as quickly in this state as the mere mention of barbecue. Eastern or western. Tomato or no tomato. Rub or no rub. Does grilling even count? And that doesn’t even touch some…
Bear Creek, NC – Talk about a wild Friday night! Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Lacy experienced just that on the evening of November 17. At approximately 8:30 p.m., John was dispatched to handle an unusual call at a…
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – In the heart of Siler City, a remarkable annual event unfolds annually at Mountaire Farms, aptly named “Thanksgiving for Thousands.” This initiative, in its fifth year locally and 29th year company-wide, is a…
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the final football game times and networks for Week 13, November 24-25. Locally here are the games of interest: Pitt will play at Duke at noon and Carolina…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a celebration of creativity and community spirit, student artists from various schools in the Pittsboro area unveiled a series of striking murals at the 2023 Pittsboro Homecoming event at the Pop Up Park…
Pittsboro, NC – On Wednesday night, November 15, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office successfully diffused a potentially dangerous situation involving a Chapel Hill man experiencing a mental health crisis. At approximately 10:30 p.m., Chatham County deputies responded to information provided…
Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Volleyball Coaches Association has released its 2023-24 all-state teams awards – sorted by classification. Eight Chatham County high school volleyball players excelled in their sport and made either the first or second all-state teams. In…
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina’s Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its Severe Drought category (D2 classification) for parts of 31 counties as of Nov. 7. Impacted counties range from Cherokee County in the west to Moore County in…
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized for their standout performances in Week 11 of the season. The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel. The following are…
The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for Week 13, Nov. 24-25. Friday, Nov. 24 Saturday, Nov. 25 The following four games will be flexed as six-day determinations: Saturday, Nov. 25…
By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – As noted in my last Chatlist post, the Dollar Tree store in Pittsboro is permanently closed. Lost their lease. A big disappointment for those frequenting that shopping center and for Pittsboro. The Dollar General…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The new Emergency Management Center in Chatham County was a project that involved close collaboration between the director of Emergency Management, the 911 director, and the County facilities director. Starting in 2017-2018, this endeavor…
By Kimberly (last name withheld by request) Pittsboro, NC – I am writing in to share my concerns about a recent article in the Chatham Journal. The recent article about the closing of Dollar Tree did not fall in line…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC- In a lively community like Chatham county, where local businesses thrive and residents are deeply invested in its well-being, an inspiring initiative is quietly reshaping the narrative around food waste and insecurity. The Feed Well…
Pittsboro, NC – Here is the Chatham County Sheriff department’s arrest blotter for October 2023. On October 2, Demetris Christian Goins, 27, of 19 William Goins Dr., Siler City, was arrested by Deputy Shannon Read for assault by strangulation, first…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – After signing his national letter of intent in front of a crowd in the school gym, Northwood’s Drake Powell, opened up about his decision to commit to playing basketball at the University of North…
By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – It is true. That good old standby store where you could get your dollar’s worth is now officially closed. Over the years it had become a regular stop on my Pittsboro shopping sprees. Why…
Charlotte, NC – The 71st season of ACC men’s basketball begins Monday with 14 teams in action. Locally it’s Radford at UNC, Citadel at NCSU, Elon at Wake Forest, and Dartmouth at Duke. Three ACC teams are ranked nationally in…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In the heart of Chatham County, nestled in a state-of-the-art facility, stands the Emergency Operations Center. During the grand opening event on October 27, Mr. Newton, Chatham’s Emergency Management Director, shed light on the…
By Rick Brownfield Pittsboro, NC – I am not surprised when hearing the comments of probable members of the Democratic Party in response to the release of the proposed Congressional Districts in North Carolina. I am sure that the threatened lawsuits…
