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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Illegal immigrant arrested in Charlotte light rail stabbing
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,…
Here are the NCHSAA 2025 winter board meeting decisions
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…
11 ACC football teams headed to bowl games, Miami in CFP
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.…
Wolfspeed charts post-bankruptcy recovery with $698.6 million tax refund
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…
A season of stars: Jordan-Matthews students see the world perform
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…
UNC edges Kentucky 67-64 in a nail-biter at Rupp Arena
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…
Pittsboro Holly Days: A community celebration of the Christmas spirit
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…
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…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of November 2025
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…