Chatham County, NC

Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has secured warrants for a Durham man in connection with a series of related breaking and entering and larceny offenses reported in the early morning hours of August 17, 2025. Keshaun Christopher…

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Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Central High School (CCHS) has been honored as one of 24 schools named a 2025 PTEC Signature School by the Piedmont Triad Education Consortium (PTEC). The announcement was made during PTEC’s Annual Meeting held Thursday, December…

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Bear Creek, NC – A probation search conducted on December 8, 2025, resulted in felony firearm charges for a Bear Creek man following the discovery of a rifle inside his home. North Carolina Probation and Parole Officers were conducting a…

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By Nick Craig Charlotte, NC – The City of Charlotte and the light rail system are back in the news, after an individual was seriously injured in a stabbing on the Blue Line Friday night. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said on Friday,…

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Chapel Hill, NC – The winter meeting of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors concluded on Tuesday, December 2, at the NCHSAA Offices. Over the course of the two-day meeting, the Directors met and discussed agenda…

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Charlotte, NC – Highlighted by College Football Playoff-bound Miami, 11 Atlantic Coast Conference teams will compete in postseason bowl games this year. Miami (10-2, 6-2 ACC) earned its first berth in the College Football Playoff, securing the No. 10 seed.…

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By Theresa Opeka Durham, NC – Wolfspeed, a Durham-based semiconductor supplier, announced earlier this week that it has received $698.6 million in cash tax refunds from the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (AMIC) under Section 48D of the Internal Revenue Code…

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Siler City, NC – More than 60 Jordan-Matthews High School arts students will have an opportunity to experience world-class performances this spring thanks to a grant from the Galloway Ridge Chatham County Charitable Fund. North Carolina Symphony violinist Pablo Sánchez…

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By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As the Christmas season approaches, the town of Pittsboro geared up for its annual festive celebration, the Pittsboro Holly Days. This year’s event, held on November 23, 2025, promised to be a delightful gathering…

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Lexington, KY – In a thrilling showdown at Rupp Arena, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels secured a hard-fought 67-64 victory against the Kentucky Wildcats, thanks to a standout performance from freshman guard Derek Dixon. With the game…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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