By Donald Bryson Raleigh, NC – In a 2015 Fox News interview, Charles Koch, the chairman of Koch Industries, said, “Well, corporate welfare I think is a disaster for this, this country. It’s crippling our economy. It is contributing to…
Pittsboro, NC —Central Carolina Community College’s Career Center and Human Resource Development program will host a job fair from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, at the CCCC Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro, N.C. Employers that will be represented include Bojangles,…
By Sherman Criner Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina State Fair, one of the state’s most time-honored traditions, is only a few weeks away. The historic State Fair is set to be held at the Raleigh state fairgrounds from October…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – High school basketball in Chatham County is buzzing with anticipation as the season is just around the corner. One player who has been making headlines is Northwood High School’s very own Drake Powell. I…
Pittsboro, NC – Here is the Chatham County Sheriff department’s arrest blotter for September 2023. On September 5, Joshua Kendall Lowe, 32, of 1743 Charlie Brooks Road, Moncure, was arrested by Deputy Conner Bussey for possession of methamphetamine, maintain vehicle/dwelling/place…
Pittsboro, NC – On a pleasant Saturday morning, September 2nd, 2023, I sat down with Pittsboro Commissioner Kyle Shipp for a conversation. He shared insights into the town’s water situation and its merger with Sanford regarding water and sewer services.…
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for October 21. Locally Pitt will play at Wake Forest at 3:30 pm and Virginia will be at North Carolina at…
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – Coming on the heels of a second-quarter report that saw losses of $526.7 million, VinFast reported Thursday that it lost an additional $623 million for the third quarter of 2023. That brings total losses since 2021…
Yonkers, NY – Consumers nationwide now have a powerful new tool to safeguard their privacy. Permission Slip by CR, a free app from Consumer Reports, the independent nonprofit organization that has been protecting consumers for nearly a century, will help…
WASHINGTON, DC – Consumer Reports (CR), Aspen Digital, and the Global Cyber Alliance today released the second annual Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, marking the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It reveals continued progress in consumer cybersecurity practices through the adoption…
Pittsboro, NC – In a rapidly evolving world driven by technology, where artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly permeates our daily lives, William Ammerman, the author of “The Invisible Brand” took center stage for a presentation on September 14. In the last…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In our rapidly evolving world, the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, impacting nearly every facet of our lives. During the middle portion of his presentation on September 14, William Ammerman, author…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a world driven by the relentless march of technology, we often find ourselves grappling with invisible forces that shape our lives in profound ways. On September 14, 2023, William Ammerman, author of “The…
By Gene Galin In a conversation we had during the meal before this year’s presentation, Dee Marsh, a distinguished member of the Northwood High School Sports Hall of Fame, reflects on his remarkable athletic career and imparts valuable insights on…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Pittsboro is on the cusp of significant growth and transformation. With the looming challenges of urbanization, infrastructure development, and maintaining the town’s unique character, the role of mayor takes on a bigger importance. In…
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for October 14. Locally NC State will play at Duke at 8 pm. Carolina will host Miami at either noon or…
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of September 2023:
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Downtown Pittsboro came alive on a crisp Saturday morning as 20 enthusiastic teams descended upon the SoCo patio, ready to embark on a mini-adventure in the 2nd Annual Pittsboro Treasure Quest. This exciting competition,…
Pittsboro, NC – This morning (9/26/23), the Town of Pittsboro received the results of rush samples taken yesterday at various places across the Town. The results indicate that the concentration of 1,4 dioxane throughout the Town is significantly lower than…
By Emily Sutton My name is Emily Sutton, Haw Riverkeeper with the Haw River Assembly. As we enter Autumn, we will soon need to implement structural changes as we approach the impending heat of 2024, especially in regards to public…
By William Allen Raleigh, NC – Recently on the local news, there have been two incidents, within a matter of weeks, where someone had a firearm on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill. One was a graduate student who allegedly…