A new study from SmartAsset analyzes the places in North Carolina with the highest per capita wealth, and Chatham County made the list. The study measured the amount of investment income being generated in each county, in addition to the per capita…
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Goldston drug bust: Arrests made in major investigation
Goldston, NC – A search warrant executed by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office on December 11, 2024, resulted in the discovery of illegal drugs, a firearm, and the arrest of three individuals at a residence in Goldston. During the search…
Bear Creek man arrested in shooting incident at Murphy’s Gas Station
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Bear Creek man in connection with a shooting that left three people injured. On Friday, December 6, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., deputies responded to a report of three…
3 guys from Pittsboro having lunch with the stats whisperer: Freddie Kiger
By Gene Galin A casual lunch at Town Hall Burger and Beer transformed into a conversation on sports, community, and history as the three guys from Pittsboro (Greg Stafford, Eric Andrews, and Gene Galin) and Freddie Kiger, an esteemed sports…
Pittsboro Christmas Parade: A joyous celebration of community spirit and festive fun
Pittsboro, NC – The 2024 Pittsboro Christmas Parade, held on December 8, was a heartwarming celebration of community spirit and festive fun in downtown Pittsboro. The event brought together local officials, community groups, and festive floats, showcasing the best of…
Pittsboro is among 79 drinking water treatment plants honored with NC AWOP awards
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Division of Water Resources has honored 79 water treatment plants for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2023. The Town of Pittsboro’s water treatment plant was among the recipients. The division’s Public…
Beyond earth: Jim Kitchen’s insights from space and the ocean depths
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Jim Kitchen, an adventurer, philanthropist, and businessman, has spent his life exploring the unknown, from the vast expanse of space to the crushing depths of the ocean. He was the main speaker during the…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of November 2024
Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of November 2024: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com A new era for real estate: Understanding the changes to commission payments effective August 17 Wolfspeed secures federal funding…
Chatham Park’s planned NoVi neighborhood to add hundreds of new homes
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Park, the master-planned community that has been reshaping the landscape of Chatham County, has introduced NoVi, its latest and second-largest neighborhood nestled within the North Village of Pittsboro. NoVi, short for “North Village,” has been designed…
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office joins Mountaire’s Thanksgiving for Thousands event
By Randall Rigsbee Siler City, NC – Deputies and staff from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office spent Saturday morning, November 23, helping bring Thanksgiving cheer to thousands of families in need. Sheriff’s Office personnel joined Mountaire Farms employees and an…