Raleigh, NC – Today, Governor Josh Stein announced a State of Emergency for 13 counties to facilitate and support long-term recovery efforts from flooding caused by Tropical Storm Chantal. In accordance with the North Carolina Emergency Management Act, this is…
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DNC threatens legal action against NCSBE over voter ID plan
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – The Democratic National Committee is threatening to take legal action against the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) if it removes 98,000 registered voters from the voter rolls due to missing identification. photo…
Names of missing boaters released following Jordan Lake recovery effort
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…