Bear Creek, NC – Ronald Glenn Scott, 86, of Bear Creek, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 8th, 2023. Ronald was born on November 12th, 1937 in Greensboro to Glenn and Virginia Scott. Just 8 years later,…
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In honor of Dr. George Lucier: Dedication of CCCC’s Sustainable Technologies Building
Pittsboro, NC – Central Carolina Community College has dedicated the Sustainable Technologies Building on the CCCC Chatham Main Campus in honor of Dr. George Lucier. An event to commemorate the naming took place on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Dr. Lucier has…
Chatham County Aging Services seeks nominations for 2nd annual “6 over 60” awards
Pittsboro, NC – The North Carolina State Demographer’s Office indicated that in 2023, Chatham County was home to the 8th-highest percentage of population over the age of 65 among 100 North Carolina counties. Last year’s “6 over 60” award winners…
Pittsboro cancels 2023 Christmas parade
Pittsboro, NC – After consulting with the Pittsboro Police and Fire Department and the Pittsboro Town Emergency Management Office, the Town of Pittsboro has decided to cancel the 2023 Christmas parade due to the high risk of winds above 30…
Asteria: Where Disney magic meets Chatham County charm
Lake Buena Vista, Fl. – Storyliving by Disney announces plans for Asteria, a new residential community to be located in Chatham County, North Carolina. Inspired by the spirit of discovery, the Asteria community is being designed to encourage exploration of…
State Board of Education appeals panel to recommend closing School of the Arts for Boys Academy in Chatham County
By Greg Childress Pittsboro, NC – A State Board of Education appeals panel will recommend against allowing School of the Arts for Boys Academy (SABA) to continue to operate in Chatham County. School of the Arts for Boys Academy students.…
Hit-and-run incident along U.S. Highway 64 claims life of Siler City resident
Siler City, NC – The North Carolina State Highway Patrol says a 49-year-old pedestrian was fatally injured early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run accident in Chatham County. Diana Davis Johnson was fatally injured early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run accident…
Mother’s ordeal: Domestic assault by knife-wielding son
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call on November 16, 2023, reporting a domestic assault incident at 97533 Franklin Ridge, Chapel Hill. The victim, a female, reported being assaulted by her son with a knife.…
Disturbance turns violent: Charges filed in Goldston incident
Goldston, NC – A 17-year-old juvenile suspect faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon and other offenses following an altercation that turned violent at a Goldston residence last month. On November 24, 2023, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded…
ACC football champion Florida State leads way with 11 bowl selections
Charlotte, NC – Led by undefeated 2023 ACC Champion and No. 5 nationally-ranked Florida State’s 11th appearance in the Orange Bowl, the Atlantic Coast Conference placed a Power 5-leading 11 teams in football postseason games on Sunday. (photo by Gene…