Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of November 2025: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Chatham County man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor Husband and wife found dead with gunshot wounds inside…
Iryna’s Law goes live: What changes for violent offenders in NC
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – Beginning Dec. 1, 2025, Iryna’s Law becomes active across North Carolina, a sweeping criminal justice measure aimed at restricting pretrial release for violent or repeat offenders in the wake of the fatal 2025…
Candidate filing for 2026 NC Elections begins December 1
Raleigh, NC – Candidate filing for most contests in the 2026 North Carolina elections begins at noon on Monday, December 1, 2025, and ends at noon on Friday, December 19, 2025. Depending on the office sought, candidates will file their…
Pittsboro salutes Colby Sawyer’s impact as he takes on Pender County manager role
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro expresses its sincere appreciation, farewell, and congratulations to Communications and Emergency Management Director Colby Sawyer, who left the organization last month to pursue a new professional opportunity that will bring him closer to…
Rio de Janeiro to host historic NC State vs Virginia football kickoff
Los Angeles, CA – NC State Football will open the 2026 season by taking part in the historic College Football Brasil – the first-ever FBS college football game played in South America. The ACC matchup between NC State and Virginia…
Chatham Sheriff Mike Roberson announces he will not seek re-election
Pittsboro, NC – For close to 40 years, I have had the privilege of serving the people of North Carolina in many ways as a first responder, and for the last 10 years, I have been deeply honored to serve Chatham County as your Sheriff. This…
Public art in motion: Eddie White’s “Wheels Up” unveiled
Pittsboro, NC – On on crisp November day in 2025, a commemorative plaque was unveiled for sculptor Edwin White’s captivating art piece, Wheels Up. Created in 2024, this site-specific sculpture transforms forgotten automotive artifacts into a vibrant tribute to the…
Wolfpack wallop UNC: A finale that stings for Tar Heel nation
Chapel Hill, NC – The University of North Carolina’s football season came to a disheartening conclusion on Saturday night, as the UNC Tar Heels suffered a 42-19 defeat to their archrivals, the NC State Wolfpack, at Carter Finley Stadium. This…
Week 14: Everything on the line in the ACC football race
Charlotte, NC – The ACC heads into Week 14 of the 2025 football season with championship hopes hanging in the balance. The final weekend of the regular season will determine which teams will clinch their spots in the ACC Football…
UNC’s first loss of the basketball season is against Michigan State
Fort Myers, Fl – In a disappointing turn of events, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels suffered their first loss of the season, falling to the Michigan State Spartans 74-58. Despite a promising start, the Tar Heels struggled…
Friends of the Wren Memorial Library team up with Siler City Jersey Mike’s
Siler City, NC – The Chatham County community is invited to enjoy a Jersey Mike’s sub and make a difference at Wren Memorial Library. The special Friends of the Wren Memorial Library fundraiser will take place on December 2 at…
Tar Heels stumble: UNC falls to Duke 32-25 in disappointing Kenan showdown
Chapel Hill, NC – In a disappointing display of football, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels fell to the Duke Blue Devils 32-25 at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, marking their seventh loss of the season. Despite a promising…
Pittsboro officer involved in morning crash on East Street
Pittsboro, NC – At approximately 6 AM Saturday morning (11/22/2025), a Pittsboro Police Department officer was involved in a motor vehicle accident on East Street while responding to an emergency call. photo courtesy of Pittsboro Police Preliminary investigation shows that,…
ACC Football Friday preview: Florida State and NC State kick off week 13
Raleigh, NC – Florida State and NC State face off on Friday, November 21, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, the final ACC league matchup on ACC Football Friday. The matchup is the first of nine games in a loaded…
Skunk tests positive for rabies in Chatham County
Silk Hope, NC – A skunk in Chatham County has tested positive for rabies, but no humans were exposed in this incident. stock photo by Bryan Padron On Wednesday, November 19, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center was alerted…
Chatham by the numbers: 2025 State of the County Report
Pittsboro, NC – On November 17, 2025, Chatham County Board of Commissioners Chair Karen Howard presented the 2025 State of Chatham County Report at the Board’s Regular Session in Pittsboro. The State of Chatham County is the county’s annual report…