By David Larson Raleigh, NC – I don’t remember exactly when, but at some point, Chick-fil-A became my go-to fast-food place, due to their quality, efficiency, staff performance, and overall experience. And it seems I’m not alone, as the Atlanta-based…
Meet the Pack and Victory Day set for August 16
Raleigh, NC – One of the summer’s best events returns once again when NC State Football hosts Meet the Pack and Victory Day in conjunction with GiGi’s Playhouse on August 16. Beginning at 3 pm, gates open, and Meet the…
Pittsboro welcomes the 21st cohort of the RIoT Accelerator Program
Pittsboro, NC – RIoT is proud to announce the launch of the twenty-first cohort of the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP XXI), hosted for the first time in Pittsboro, North Carolina. This milestone cohort welcomes ten innovative startups to the program,…
Chatham ARC teams up with national partners to help pets find forever homes
Pittsboro, NC – Early Thursday morning, 41 adoptable animals from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center (ARC) set off on a life-changing journey courtesy of a national rescue initiative aimed at easing overcrowding in local shelters. photo courtesy of…
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…
Chatham County included in Governor Stein’s Type I Disaster Declaration following TD Chantal
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chatham County Board of Elections extends 2025 municipal candidate filing
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections announces an extended candidate filing period for eligible residents interested in running for local offices in the 2025 election. Registered voters who reside in Chatham County, NC, may file to run…
Chatham County seeks applicants for key advisory committees
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is seeking individuals to apply for several vacancies on its advisory committees. Service on committees is a great way for residents to have a voice on issues of interest and make a difference in the…
Saving Bynum’s soul: The fight to preserve the historic water tower
Bynum, NC – There’s a piece of Bynum that has stood longer than any of us—taller than the trees, quieter than the mill, steadier than the river. It’s the old water tower, rising over the heart of the village like…