Pittsboro, NC – For Chatham County, NC, there are specific local constraints you need to know beyond the standard federal rules, for flying a drone. 1. Restricted & “No-Fly” Zones in Chatham County Jordan Lake State Recreation Area (Major Restriction)Rule:…
Walk for Peace: Lessons at the county fairgrounds in Pittsboro
Pittsboro, N.C. — On a cold Thursday evening at the Chatham County fairgrounds, Pittsboro’s leaders and residents gathered to welcome a line of Buddhist monks nearing the end of a 2,300-mile pilgrimage on foot from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington,…
Chatham County government offices closed on February 2
Pittsboro, NC – Due to potentially poor road conditions on many roads in Chatham and surrounding counties, Chatham County Government offices will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026. For those who can access them safely, Chatham County parks will…
Dominant Tar Heels overpower Georgia Tech in road win, 91–75
Atlanta, GA – North Carolina walked into McCamish Pavilion on Saturday afternoon needing proof that its recent uptick wasn’t a two-game blip. It left with something stronger: a wire-to-wire, 91–75 win over Georgia Tech that showcased the Tar Heels’ best…
From 1899 to 2000: Chatham County’s biggest 1-day snow totals
Pittsboro, NC – Based on historical climate data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the North Carolina State Climate Office, here are the heaviest 1-day snowfalls recorded in Chatham County history. The official 1-day record is from…
A proud milestone: Silk Hope’s diamond jubilee & Station 21
Silk Hope, NC – Silk Hope Volunteer Fire Department (SHVFD) is wrapping up its Diamond Jubilee celebration for 60 years of service with its expansion to the eastern edge of the district with Station 21. Source: Silk Hope Volunteer Fire Department…
ACC unveils 2026 football schedule
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its 2026 football schedule Monday night during the two-hour special ACC Huddle: Football Schedule Release on ACC Network, with the first hour simulcasted on ESPN2. 2026 ACC Football Composite Schedule (PDF) 2026 ACC…
Wolfpack pulls away to beat Syracuse
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team (15-6, 6-2 ACC) pulled away in the second half to beat Syracuse (12-9, 3-5 ACC), 88-68, inside the Lenovo Center. The Pack’s third straight win gives NC State a 6-2 conference…
NC’s weekend storm alert: 4 critical dangers the National Weather Service wants you to know
Raleigh, NC – For many in Central North Carolina, the first whisper of a major snow forecast brings a sense of anticipation. However, the latest official briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) paints a picture of a storm that…
NC’s population boom: 145,000 new residents in 2024-25
By Anna Claire Walker Raleigh, NC – North Carolina has consistently been one of the fastest-growing states in the nation in recent years — and 2026 continues that trend. Even with a decline in international migration, North Carolina continues to…
18-year-old charged in Briar Chapel vehicle break-ins, thefts, and firearm larceny
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has charged an 18-year-old Carrboro man in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins and thefts reported in the Briar Chapel neighborhood on January 10, 2026. Deputies responded to multiple residences after…
Chatham County Government offices to delay opening on January 27
Pittsboro, NC – Due to lingering icy conditions from the winter storm in Chatham and surrounding counties, Chatham County Government offices will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Source: Freepik County’s State of Emergency is anticipated…
Chatham County government offices closed on January 26
Pittsboro, NC – Due to the winter storm and poor road conditions in Chatham and surrounding counties, Chatham County Government offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel for their safety and…
Walk for Peace stops at Jordan-Matthews High School
Siler City, NC – A line of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., made an overnight stop on Wednesday evening at Jordan-Matthews High School, turning a Chatham County campus into a waypoint in a national journey. The…
Winter weather affects Chatham County government operations
Pittsboro, NC – Due to expected winter weather conditions, the following Chatham County Government offices will operate with the revised schedules: Saturday, January 24, 2026Solid Waste & RecyclingAll 12 Collection Centers will close at 5:00 p.m. LibrariesAll library branches will…
4 unexpected lessons on peace from a monk (That challenge everything we think we know)
Siler City, NC – – On Wednesday evening the “Walk for Peace” monks stopped for the day at Jordan-Matthews High School. This was an opportunity for one of the monks to speak to the crowd gathered at the football here.…