CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina spent much of the week answering uncomfortable questions — about toughness after a road loss, about health after a hand injury, about depth after two rotation pieces were ruled out. On Saturday afternoon in the…
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Beloved tiger Naveen dies after brief illness at Carolina Tiger Rescue in Pittsboro
Pittsboro, NC – Naveen, one of seven tigers cared for at Carolina Tiger Rescue, has died after what the sanctuary described as a brief but serious illness that ultimately led staff to make the “difficult decision” to euthanize him, closing…
Chatham County Schools teacher arrested for sexual exploitation of minor
Siler City, NC – On Friday, February 13, 2026, agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Computer Crimes Unit, with assistance from the Carrboro Police Department and the Siler City Police Department, executed a search warrant at…
Free tuition expanded in Chatham County
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County has expanded eligibility for assistance to help residents attend college tuition and fee-free. A new scholarship program at CCCC is set to help adults earn credentials tuition-free. Adults in Chatham County who graduated from high…
From “punched” to “bloodied”: How Jon Scheyer’s court-storm quote evolved — and why the backlash did, too
Chapel Hill, NC — In the immediate aftermath of North Carolina’s last-second 71–68 win over Duke on Saturday night, the chaos of a twice-rushed court produced one of the weekend’s most replayed soundbites. Duke coach Jon Scheyer, visibly shaken in…
Last-second Trimble dagger sends UNC past Duke in an instant classic
Chapel Hill, NC – North Carolina trailed Duke for essentially the entire night, got outmuscled on the glass, and spent long stretches looking like the moment might be too big — right up until it wasn’t. With 0.4 seconds left,…
Scott Forbes maps UNC’s 2026 path from winter workouts to opening weekend
Chapel Hill, NC – With snow shovels and tarp rollers doubling as preseason equipment, North Carolina baseball coach Scott Forbes arrived at his February 3 media availability sounding equal parts eager and unsentimental. The season was close, he said —…
Forged check linked to Chatham County theft
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Georgia man in connection with a forged check that investigators say was cashed outside North Carolina and tied to funds stolen from a Chatham County resident. The Chatham County…
Chatham County lifts State of Emergency
Pittsboro, NC – On February 3, 2026, Chatham County lifted its State of Emergency due to Winter Storm 2. Chatham County implemented the State of Emergency on January 30th, authorized under Article 1A of Chapter 166A and Article 36A of…
Siler City woman faces felony charges in financial card fraud and identity theft case
Siler City, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Siler City woman following an investigation into the unauthorized use of a victim’s credit card at multiple locations in and around Chatham County. Brittany Nicole Johnson, 35, of…