Pittsboro, NC – In mid-January, Carolina Tiger Rescue, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, and Little French Key successfully completed the Operation Flight to Sanctuary, a historic international rescue of eight big cats from Honduras. Five tigers have safely arrived at Carolina…
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NCHSAA announces schedule adjustments due to winter weather
Chapel Hill, NC – In response to the widespread snow and hazardous travel conditions affecting communities across North Carolina, the NCHSAA has made several changes to the upcoming calendar. With the safety of all participants, officials, and spectators in mind,…
Chatham County celebrates first county-funded farmland preservation project
Snow Camp, NC – Chatham County marked a major milestone in farmland protection with the Stensvad Farmland Preservation Ceremony, held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Stensvad Farm in Snow Camp. The event celebrated the successful closing of the 58-acre…
Navigating Chatham County’s airspace: A drone pilot’s local guide
Pittsboro, NC – For Chatham County, NC, there are specific local constraints you need to know beyond the standard federal rules, for flying a drone. 1. Restricted & “No-Fly” Zones in Chatham County Jordan Lake State Recreation Area (Major Restriction)Rule:…
Dominant Tar Heels overpower Georgia Tech in road win, 91–75
Atlanta, GA – North Carolina walked into McCamish Pavilion on Saturday afternoon needing proof that its recent uptick wasn’t a two-game blip. It left with something stronger: a wire-to-wire, 91–75 win over Georgia Tech that showcased the Tar Heels’ best…
Chatham County government offices closed on February 2
Pittsboro, NC – Due to potentially poor road conditions on many roads in Chatham and surrounding counties, Chatham County Government offices will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026. For those who can access them safely, Chatham County parks will…
Walk for Peace: Lessons at the county fairgrounds in Pittsboro
Pittsboro, N.C. — On a cold Thursday evening at the Chatham County fairgrounds, Pittsboro’s leaders and residents gathered to welcome a line of Buddhist monks nearing the end of a 2,300-mile pilgrimage on foot from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington,…
From 1899 to 2000: Chatham County’s biggest 1-day snow totals
Pittsboro, NC – Based on historical climate data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the North Carolina State Climate Office, here are the heaviest 1-day snowfalls recorded in Chatham County history. The official 1-day record is from…
A proud milestone: Silk Hope’s diamond jubilee & Station 21
Silk Hope, NC – Silk Hope Volunteer Fire Department (SHVFD) is wrapping up its Diamond Jubilee celebration for 60 years of service with its expansion to the eastern edge of the district with Station 21. Source: Silk Hope Volunteer Fire Department…
Wolfpack pulls away to beat Syracuse
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team (15-6, 6-2 ACC) pulled away in the second half to beat Syracuse (12-9, 3-5 ACC), 88-68, inside the Lenovo Center. The Pack’s third straight win gives NC State a 6-2 conference…