By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – For over 34 years, CORA has been serving individuals and families facing hunger in Chatham County. With its flagship operations in Pittsboro, CORA offers a range of programs and services to address the food…
Wolfspeed and Chatham County schools: A winning partnership for students
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In an effort to empower students and foster educational pathways, Chatham County schools have forged a partnership with Wolfspeed, a leading semiconductor manufacturing company. The collaboration aims to provide students with valuable career opportunities…
Sheriff Mike Roberson honors May’s exemplary employees
Pittsboro, NC – Every month, Sheriff Mike Roberson acknowledges a Sworn and a Detention/Non-sworn employee of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office as “exemplary employees of the month.” The commendation is bestowed upon individuals who demonstrate exceptional performance, extraordinary dedication and…
Emails show UNC lobbying against bill to teach founding documents
By Jameson C. Broggi Raleigh, NC – Uncovered emails from senior officials at the University of North Carolina revealed the government affairs team worked behind the scenes to stop college constitutional literacy legislation called the REACH Act, according to emails…
UNC’s Armando Bacot partners with Tony the Tiger for visit to Pittsboro Food Lion
Pittsboro, NC – Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes are jumping in with a big assist to put the fun back in middle school sports and keep kids in the game and being GRRREAT! Tony the Tiger recruited University…
Northwood High’s new signage will feature digital display
Pittsboro, NC – At Monday’s Chatham County school board meeting, Mr. Chris Blice, the Assistant Superintendent for Operations will recommend construction of a new sign for Northwood high school. Rendition of the proposed new Northwood High School signage The Chatham Park…
Sheriff’s Office investigates inmate’s death at Chatham County Detention Center
Pittsboro, NC – An inmate at the Chatham County Detention Center died early Sunday morning, June 4, 2023. Chatham County Detention Center Jaimarien Rayshaun Sellers, 19, was found unresponsive by his roommate shortly after midnight. Sellers had earlier been observed…
Sheriff’s office carries Torch of Hope in Chatham Relays
Siler City, NC – Chatham County Sheriff’s Office members laced up their running shoes and hit the streets last Thursday and Friday mornings. They joined fellow law enforcement officers from across North Carolina to participate in the Special Olympics Torch…
CCCC announces BLET graduates
Sanford, NC – Fifteen individuals are among the most recent graduates of the Central Carolina Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program. Fifteen individuals are among the most recent graduates of the Central Carolina Community College Basic Law Enforcement…
Information for June 5 Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The Work Session will begin at 3:30…
Outstanding Chatham Central students honored for their commitment to service and leadership
Bear Creek, NC – On Thursday evening the Rotary Club of Pittsboro’s Youth Services & Scholarship Committee attended the Scholarship Night at Chatham Central High School. The Pittsboro Rotary Club was pleased to present the Karen S. Heilman Scholarship to…
9 most popular Chatham Journal stories of May 2023
Pittsboro, NC – Here were our nine most popular stories of May 2023: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Suspect arrested for indecent liberties with child Bear Creek man charged with indecent liberties Siler City resident busted in Sanford for…
Here are the 2023 CCCC graduates from Chatham County
Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Community College’s recent Class of 2023 graduation ceremonies had 872 students — including 344 graduates from the fall — who were expected to receive 1030 credentials (associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates). Three commencement exercises, at…
We need transparency and accountability in Chatham County when it comes to new home permitting and inspections
Pittsboro, NC – A shocking case has emerged in Chatham County, North Carolina, where inspectors approved the construction of a home with severe structural issues and over 30 building code violations. Homeowners Jake and Anita Muehlbach are speaking out via…
Banning CRT won’t limit how teachers can teach
By Kevin Garcia-Galindo Raleigh, NC – The way progressives have reacted to a bill limiting controversial racial school lessons should tell us everything we need to know about how they view education. House Bill 187, called the Equality in Education…
Goathouse Gallery to host art show to benefit aging cats
Pittsboro, NC – Siglinda Scarpa, a world-renowned artist, animal activist and founder of the Goathouse Refuge cat sanctuary in Pittsboro, is planning an art show for June 17-18 at the property’s Goathouse Gallery to raise money for a new animal…