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…
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…
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…
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of December 2024:
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…
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…
By Christopher (Skye) Havel Pittsboro, NC – As much as I support the US Postal Service, especially this time of year, the price of Express Mail forces me to recommend alternative carriers for similar services. This extends back several years…
The balance of power headed into 2025. Here is the big picture at the local, state, and national level as those elected in 2024 are set to govern in 2025.
By Melanie York Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Winter Weather Survival Drive Program (WWSD) successfully collected 3,676 items including 829 coats since October 1. There have been four distribution events held at Chatham Alliance/Salvation Army Siler City monthly food distribution, George…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is thrilled to announce that Budget Director Darrell Butts has been named Assistant County Manager. Butts received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Analysis and a Master of Public Administration from the University of…