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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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:…
Walk for Peace: Lessons at the county fairgrounds in Pittsboro
Pittsboro, N.C. — On a cold Thursday evening at the Chatham County fairgrounds, Pittsboro’s leaders and residents gathered to welcome a line of Buddhist monks nearing the end of a 2,300-mile pilgrimage on foot from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington,…
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…
Dominant Tar Heels overpower Georgia Tech in road win, 91–75
Atlanta, GA – North Carolina walked into McCamish Pavilion on Saturday afternoon needing proof that its recent uptick wasn’t a two-game blip. It left with something stronger: a wire-to-wire, 91–75 win over Georgia Tech that showcased the Tar Heels’ best…
From 1899 to 2000: Chatham County’s biggest 1-day snow totals
Pittsboro, NC – Based on historical climate data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the North Carolina State Climate Office, here are the heaviest 1-day snowfalls recorded in Chatham County history. The official 1-day record is from…
A proud milestone: Silk Hope’s diamond jubilee & Station 21
Silk Hope, NC – Silk Hope Volunteer Fire Department (SHVFD) is wrapping up its Diamond Jubilee celebration for 60 years of service with its expansion to the eastern edge of the district with Station 21. Source: Silk Hope Volunteer Fire Department…
ACC unveils 2026 football schedule
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its 2026 football schedule Monday night during the two-hour special ACC Huddle: Football Schedule Release on ACC Network, with the first hour simulcasted on ESPN2. 2026 ACC Football Composite Schedule (PDF) 2026 ACC…
Wolfpack pulls away to beat Syracuse
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team (15-6, 6-2 ACC) pulled away in the second half to beat Syracuse (12-9, 3-5 ACC), 88-68, inside the Lenovo Center. The Pack’s third straight win gives NC State a 6-2 conference…
18-year-old charged in Briar Chapel vehicle break-ins, thefts, and firearm larceny
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has charged an 18-year-old Carrboro man in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins and thefts reported in the Briar Chapel neighborhood on January 10, 2026. Deputies responded to multiple residences after…
NC’s weekend storm alert: 4 critical dangers the National Weather Service wants you to know
Raleigh, NC – For many in Central North Carolina, the first whisper of a major snow forecast brings a sense of anticipation. However, the latest official briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) paints a picture of a storm that…
NC’s population boom: 145,000 new residents in 2024-25
By Anna Claire Walker Raleigh, NC – North Carolina has consistently been one of the fastest-growing states in the nation in recent years — and 2026 continues that trend. Even with a decline in international migration, North Carolina continues to…