Pittsboro, NC – RIoT is proud to announce the launch of the twenty-first cohort of the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP XXI), hosted for the first time in Pittsboro, North Carolina. This milestone cohort welcomes ten innovative startups to the program,…
Month: August 2025
Chatham ARC teams up with national partners to help pets find forever homes
Pittsboro, NC – Early Thursday morning, 41 adoptable animals from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center (ARC) set off on a life-changing journey courtesy of a national rescue initiative aimed at easing overcrowding in local shelters. photo courtesy of…
Ramseur man charged with attempted murder following stabbing incident
Siler City, NC – A Ramseur man faces multiple felony charges, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, following a stabbing incident that left two people injured in Chatham County last month. On July 21, 2025, the Chatham County Sheriff’s…
Chatham County included in Governor Stein’s Type I Disaster Declaration following TD Chantal
Pittsboro, NC – NC Governor Josh Stein has issued a State Type I Disaster Declaration for Chatham County and seven neighboring counties — Orange, Durham, Alamance, Caswell, Granville, Person, and Wake — following the significant impacts of Tropical Depression Chantal.…
Great Trails State Program brings $11 million to the Piedmont
Raleigh, NC – The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has awarded nearly $11 million to trail development and restoration projects in the Piedmont. The General Assembly authorized these funds as part of the Great Trails State Program. Chatham County has…
Cruisin’ for Champions motorcycle ride: Supporting Special Olympics athletes
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office will host its first annual Cruisin’ for Champions motorcycle ride on Saturday, September 20, 2025, to raise funds for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). The event will begin at White Oak Beach…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of July 2025
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of July 2025: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Former owner of Siler City assisted living center sentenced for embezzlement Tropical Storm Chantal unleashes historic flooding on Haw…
UNC football coach Bill Belichick prepares for new season
Chapel Hill, NC – As Carolina’s football program gears up for the upcoming season, head coach Bill Belichick addressed the media, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by a roster filled with new talent. With over 40 new players joining…
Preserving history: Karen Howard’s mission at the Mason House
Pittsboro, NC – In a talk at the Chatham Community Library last month, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard delved into the complex narratives surrounding the John A. Mason House, a historic Greek Revival farmhouse nestled deep in the woods of…
Heartbreak on Harris Lake: Tragedy strikes as intoxicated boater claims a life
Chatham County, NC – The serene waters of Shearon Harris Lake, a haven for families and boaters in Chatham County, turned into a scene of heartbreak on August 2, 2025, when a reckless act shattered lives. Quinten Gregory Kight, a…