Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office can confirm that the individuals recovered from Jordan Lake this week are believed to be Daniel Garcia Garcia, 25, and Manuel Mauro Sifuentes Soto, 36, both of Durham, North Carolina — the…
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Unclaimed sheep to hit the auction block in Chatham County
Pittsboro, NC – Several stray sheep picked up in Chatham County in the Chicken Bridge Road area are now headed to auction in accordance with North Carolina law. Chatham County Animal Resource Center staff safely rounded up stray sheep found…
Body recovered after drowning at Jordan Lake
Pittsboro, NC – The body of a 19-year-old male has been recovered following a drowning incident this evening at Jordan Lake, near 3984 Farrington Road at the intersection with Martha’s Chapel Road. The victim had been at the lake with…
One body recovered, search continues for second missing boater on Jordan Lake
Pittsboro, NC – Search teams have recovered the body of one of the two missing boaters on Jordan Lake. The individual was located this morning and confirmed deceased. Out of respect for the family, the person’s identity is not being…
Second body recovered in Jordan Lake search
Pittsboro, NC – A second body has been recovered from Jordan Lake this morning as search operations resumed for a third consecutive day, concluding the multi-agency effort. Boat crews return to shore Wednesday morning after locating a second body during…
Haw River Assembly responds to Tropical Storm Chantal flooding
Bynum, NC – Here’s a community update from the Haw River Assembly about Tropical Storm Chantal flooding in our area. PLEASE avoid contact with flood waters, there are dangerous currents and underwater debris. Always wear protection if you come into…
Chatham Career Connect Hiring & Resource Expo coming to Siler City
Siler City, NC – Job seekers of all experience levels are encouraged to attend the Chatham Career Connect Hiring & Resource Expo on July 31 — a free, high-impact event designed to empower individuals in their job search and connect…
Tropical Storm Chantal unleashes historic flooding on Haw River near Bynum Bridge
Bynum, NC – The Haw River near Bynum Bridge in Chatham County, North Carolina, bore the brunt of Tropical Storm Chantal’s wrath as it roared through the region, leaving behind a trail of devastation and record-breaking floodwaters. The storm, which…
Chatham County’s economic development: A vision for growth and community prosperity
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is on the brink of an economic renaissance, driven by strategic initiatives aimed at diversifying its tax base, attracting new industries, and bolstering workforce development. In an address at a Siler Area…
Shining through time: The restoration of Cape Hatteras lighthouse
Buxton, NC – Rising 210 feet above the windswept sands of the Outer Banks, the Cape Hatteras lighthouse stands as a sentinel of maritime history, its iconic black-and-white spiral pattern a symbol of resilience against the relentless Atlantic. Known as…