Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center hosted a successful spay/neuter clinic on Friday, January 9, 2026, in partnership with the Spay Neuter Veterinary Clinic of the Sandhills and its mobile surgical unit, the “Spay Shuttle.” From…
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Caring, critical thinking key in newly expanded CCCC nursing program
Pittsboro, NC – A 68-year-old woman with pneumonia checks into the hospital short of breath, the skin around her lips tinged blue. That’s a scenario the Associate Degree Nursing students at Central Carolina Community College’s Chatham Health Sciences Center recently…
87-84 thriller: Tar Heels’ triumph tarnished by defensive gaps
Chapel Hill, NC – In a thrilling showdown at the Smith Center, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels narrowly defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 87-84 in a game that raised more questions than answers. While Caleb Wilson…
Sec. Duffy: North Carolina must revoke illegally issued CDLs or lose $50M
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today exposed that 54% of North Carolina’s non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) reviewed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) were issued illegally. wirestock image The revelation is part…
Chatham County real estate 2026: Growth, challenges, and community voices
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As Chatham County continues to evolve, the local real estate market is witnessing unprecedented changes driven by major projects and community developments. From the anticipated impact of an automotive giant like Toyota to the…
Step into Pittsboro: Art walk, music moments, and mocktails
Pittsboro, NC – Come experience the charm of downtown Pittsboro. Experience live music, browse unique art vendors, and explore the Social District, where stores stay open late. The next Pittsboro Finally Fridays Arts Walk takes place on January 16, 2026 from…
Registration now open for 2nd annual “Chatham Farms Forever Day”
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Farmland Preservation Program is excited to announce its second annual “Chatham Farms Forever Day” workshop on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center…
SMU’s Miller, Duke’s Boozer claim ACC men’s basketball weekly honors
Charlotte, NC – SMU senior guard Boopie Miller earned Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honors, and Duke forward Cameron Boozer notched the ACC Rookie of the Week distinction for games played from December 29-January 4, as…
Guarded expectations: UNC falls to SMU, 97-83
Dallas, TX – In a disappointing outing, the North Carolina Tar Heels fell to the Southern Methodist University Mustangs 97-83, marking their second loss of the season and leaving them at 13-2 overall and 1-1 in ACC play. The game…
3-day budget retreat: Chatham County commissioners meet January 6–8
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold its 3-Day Budget Retreat Tuesday, January 6, 2026 through Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the Chatham County Agriculture and Convention Center located at 1192 US 64 W, Pittsboro NC.…