Pittsboro, NC – NC Governor Josh Stein has issued a State Type I Disaster Declaration for Chatham County and seven neighboring counties — Orange, Durham, Alamance, Caswell, Granville, Person, and Wake — following the significant impacts of Tropical Depression Chantal.…
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Great Trails State Program brings $11 million to the Piedmont
Raleigh, NC – The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has awarded nearly $11 million to trail development and restoration projects in the Piedmont. The General Assembly authorized these funds as part of the Great Trails State Program. Chatham County has…
Cruisin’ for Champions motorcycle ride: Supporting Special Olympics athletes
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…