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…
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…
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…
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…
Chatham County seeks applicants for key advisory committees
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County is seeking individuals to apply for several upcoming 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…
School choice offers a brighter future
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina General Assembly is about to make all children eligible for the state’s Opportunity Scholarship program. They won’t all receive the same amounts — poor and middle-income families will be eligible for…
VinFast faces more woes as fed issues safety recall for all their U.S. vehicles
By Theresa Opeka Chatham County, NC – If the bad reviews weren’t enough, now comes word of VinFast’s recall of all 999 VF8 2023 vehicles sent to the U.S. due to safety concerns. The Vietnamese-based electric vehicle maker was awarded an incentive…
Wake Forest baseball receives no. 1 national seed in NCAA tournament
Winston-Salem, NC – The Wake Forest baseball team was selected to the 2023 NCAA Baseball Tournament as the No. 1 national seed, as announced on ESPN2 on Monday afternoon “To be the No. 1 national seed is a tremendous accomplishment…
George Moses Horton middle school ranks #1 in 20th annual Capitol Hill challenge
Pittsboro, NC – SIFMA and the SIFMA Foundation announced the winning teams and congratulated the 6,500 students competing in the 2023 Capitol Hill Challenge, a national financial education program underwritten by the Charles Schwab Foundation. SIFMA and the SIFMA Foundation…
Four ACC teams to host NCAA baseball regionals
Greensboro, NC – Four Atlantic Coast Conference teams – league-champion Clemson, Miami, Coastal Division champion Virginia and Atlantic Division champion Wake Forest – will host regionals in the 76th annual NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, as announced Sunday evening by…