Bynum, NC – On Saturday, March 21, we’re bringing together communities from across all counties in the Haw River watershed for the Haw River Clean-Up-A-Thon. Last year’s event drew 357 volunteers who hauled out 320 bags of trash and 54…
Bynum, NC – During her appearance at the Bynum Front Porch “Mill Town Yarns” event, Pam Smith, a beloved figure in Chatham County, North Carolina, shared her journey of resilience, love, and community over the past four decades. From her…
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of December 2025:
Bynum, NC – Clyde Jones, the self-taught folk artist whose handcrafted wooden “critters” and impromptu creative spirit helped put this small Haw River community on the cultural map, died this week at the age of 87. A towering figure in…
Bynum, NC – In a story that could only happen in a place like Bynum, neighbors once again came together… phone by phone, porch by porch, and heart by heat, to save a beloved piece of their shared history: the…
Bynum, NC – In a heartfelt recounting at the recent “Sing Me a Story” showcase at the Bynum Front Porch, Wayne Poole shared his unique experiences as a buffalo caretaker at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, North…
Bynum, NC – There’s a piece of Bynum that has stood longer than any of us—taller than the trees, quieter than the mill, steadier than the river. It’s the old water tower, rising over the heart of the village like…
Bynum, NC – Here’s a community update from the Haw River Assembly about Tropical Storm Chantal flooding in our area. PLEASE avoid contact with flood waters, there are dangerous currents and underwater debris. Always wear protection if you come into…
Bynum, NC – The Haw River near Bynum Bridge in Chatham County, North Carolina, bore the brunt of Tropical Storm Chantal’s wrath as it roared through the region, leaving behind a trail of devastation and record-breaking floodwaters. The storm, which…
By Gene Galin Bynum, NC – Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Chatham County is a land rich in history, mystery, and legend. Over the centuries, its rolling hills, dense forests, and winding rivers have birthed countless tales, some…