Pittsboro, NC – At approximately 2:40 a.m. on January 8, 2024, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report concerning the well-being of a person found on the road in the 7700 block of NC 902, Pittsboro. Deputies and…
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Customers react with fear to Duke Energy’s worrisome text message
By Jon Sanders Raleigh, NC – Late afternoon on Thursday, January 4, customers of Duke Energy received a text message alerting them to expected high energy demand the next day and requesting they “take steps to minimize power use from…
North Carolina unveils map of first NEVI-funded EV charging stations
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina officials have published a map online with the locations of the first batch of electric vehicle charging stations that will be funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, or NEVI. (photo by @chuttersnap) The…
NCHSAA Basketball Championships head to Winston-Salem
Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is excited to return to Winston-Salem for the 2023-24 men’s and women’s basketball championships March 11-16. Northwood basketball team at the 2023 NCHSAA 3A Championship Game. (photo by Gene…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of December 2023
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of December 2023: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Hit-and-run incident along U.S. Highway 64 claims life of Siler City resident Two suspects charged in armed robbery incident…
CCCC proudly recognizes fall semester graduates from Chatham County
Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Community College has announced graduates at the conclusion of the 2023 fall semester. A total of 221 students were awarded 231 credentials. Here are the graduates from Chatham County, NC – Jacob Acker Daniela Aguilar…
NC State’s Burns secures last-second victory over Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Ind. – NC State men’s basketball graduate forward DJ Burns, Jr., made a basket with 0.6 seconds remaining to give the Wolfpack a 54-52 win over Notre Dame Wednesday night. DJ Burns, Jr., made a basket with 0.6…
Surprising ways NC has shaped how the world celebrates Christmas
By Joshua D. Glawson Raleigh, NC – Christmas is considered one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, and one that was clearly shaped by US traditions. Many people are unaware though that North Carolina has also heavily…
One on One: Bell ringing, begging and finding Christmas
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – “How about helping us ring the bell for the Salvation Army?” It is Roland from my Rotary club. I have dodged that duty for years. But it is the kind of request you…
Pittsboro publishes website for community engagement; releases budget survey
Pittsboro, NC – Earlier this week, the Town of Pittsboro published a new website detailing various opportunities for community members to engage with the Town. Our new Engagement website, found at pittsboronc.gov/engage, will be maintained and updated as various engagement opportunities…