Chapel Hill, NC – North Carolina trailed Duke for essentially the entire night, got outmuscled on the glass, and spent long stretches looking like the moment might be too big — right up until it wasn’t. With 0.4 seconds left,…
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Scott Forbes maps UNC’s 2026 path from winter workouts to opening weekend
Chapel Hill, NC – With snow shovels and tarp rollers doubling as preseason equipment, North Carolina baseball coach Scott Forbes arrived at his February 3 media availability sounding equal parts eager and unsentimental. The season was close, he said —…
Forged check linked to Chatham County theft
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Georgia man in connection with a forged check that investigators say was cashed outside North Carolina and tied to funds stolen from a Chatham County resident. The Chatham County…
Sanctuary milestone: Tigers in Pittsboro, lions in Eureka Springs
Pittsboro, NC – In mid-January, Carolina Tiger Rescue, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, and Little French Key successfully completed the Operation Flight to Sanctuary, a historic international rescue of eight big cats from Honduras. Five tigers have safely arrived at Carolina…
Chatham County lifts State of Emergency
Pittsboro, NC – On February 3, 2026, Chatham County lifted its State of Emergency due to Winter Storm 2. Chatham County implemented the State of Emergency on January 30th, authorized under Article 1A of Chapter 166A and Article 36A of…
Siler City woman faces felony charges in financial card fraud and identity theft case
Siler City, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Siler City woman following an investigation into the unauthorized use of a victim’s credit card at multiple locations in and around Chatham County. Brittany Nicole Johnson, 35, of…
NCHSAA announces schedule adjustments due to winter weather
Chapel Hill, NC – In response to the widespread snow and hazardous travel conditions affecting communities across North Carolina, the NCHSAA has made several changes to the upcoming calendar. With the safety of all participants, officials, and spectators in mind,…
Chatham County celebrates first county-funded farmland preservation project
Snow Camp, NC – Chatham County marked a major milestone in farmland protection with the Stensvad Farmland Preservation Ceremony, held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Stensvad Farm in Snow Camp. The event celebrated the successful closing of the 58-acre…
Navigating Chatham County’s airspace: A drone pilot’s local guide
Pittsboro, NC – For Chatham County, NC, there are specific local constraints you need to know beyond the standard federal rules, for flying a drone. 1. Restricted & “No-Fly” Zones in Chatham County Jordan Lake State Recreation Area (Major Restriction)Rule:…
Chatham County government offices closed on February 2
Pittsboro, NC – Due to potentially poor road conditions on many roads in Chatham and surrounding counties, Chatham County Government offices will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026. For those who can access them safely, Chatham County parks will…