Saving Bynum's soul: The fight to preserve the historic water tower - Chatham Journal Newspaper

Saving Bynum's soul: The fight to preserve the historic water tower - Chatham Journal Newspaper

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 a sentinel from another time. And now, Chatham County plans to tear it down. They say it’s about maintenance. Liability. Budget lines. But we know better. This tower is not a burden—it’s a blessing. It’s part of our living story. For m…