Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office will host its first annual Cruisin’ for Champions motorcycle ride on Saturday, September 20, 2025, to raise funds for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). The event will begin at White Oak Beach…
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9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of July 2025
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of July 2025: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Former owner of Siler City assisted living center sentenced for embezzlement Tropical Storm Chantal unleashes historic flooding on Haw…
Preserving history: Karen Howard’s mission at the Mason House
Pittsboro, NC – In a talk at the Chatham Community Library last month, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard delved into the complex narratives surrounding the John A. Mason House, a historic Greek Revival farmhouse nestled deep in the woods of…
UNC football coach Bill Belichick prepares for new season
Chapel Hill, NC – As Carolina’s football program gears up for the upcoming season, head coach Bill Belichick addressed the media, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by a roster filled with new talent. With over 40 new players joining…
Heartbreak on Harris Lake: Tragedy strikes as intoxicated boater claims a life
Chatham County, NC – The serene waters of Shearon Harris Lake, a haven for families and boaters in Chatham County, turned into a scene of heartbreak on August 2, 2025, when a reckless act shattered lives. Quinten Gregory Kight, a…
Fisherman’s find: Car spotted on sonar recovered from Jordan Lake
Pittsboro, NC – A submerged vehicle was recovered from Jordan Lake Friday morning after a fisherman reported spotting what appeared to be a car on sonar earlier in the week. Fisherman spotted submerged car in Jordan Lake (Image by Dustin…
NC to become home of USDA hub under restructuring
By Katherine Zehnder Raleigh, NC – Raleigh has been named one of five new US Department of Agriculture hub locations. As part of a nationwide restructuring plan announced by Secretary Brooke Rollins on July 24, the agency aims to move…
Bill Belichick’s game plan for coaching the Tar Heels to success
Charlotte, NC – In a significant shift for college football, legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick has taken the reins at the University of North Carolina, aiming to revitalize the Tar Heels’ football program. In a highly anticipated appearance at the…
Former owner of Siler City assisted living center sentenced for embezzlement
Raleigh, NC – A former assisted living businessman pleaded guilty on Monday, July 21 in Wake County Superior Court to state tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Charles L. Gross, Jr., 65, of 2609 Coxindale Drive,…
Chatham County Board of Elections extends 2025 municipal candidate filing
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections announces an extended candidate filing period for eligible residents interested in running for local offices in the 2025 election. Registered voters who reside in Chatham County, NC, may file to run…