Pittsboro, NC – Due to increased fire risk, and at the direction of the North Carolina Forest Service, the Chatham County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits countywide until…
Filing for 2022 elections starts Monday, December 6
Pittsboro, NC – Candidate filing for the 2022 statewide primary and Chatham County elections begins at noon on Monday, December 6, 2021, and ends at noon on Friday, December 17. Depending on the office sought, candidates will file their Notices of…
Chatham Artists Guild featuring K-12 student art show at Chatham Mills
Pittsboro, NC – Student artists throughout Chatham County Schools exhibit work at the 2021 K-12 Student Art Show hosted by Chatham Mills and supported by the Chatham Artists Guild. Several Jordan-Matthews artists will be exhibiting at the show: Stephanie AlemanLizzie…
NC Health Secretary Mandy Cohen resigns, Cooper names in-house replacement
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – The face of North Carolina’s coronavirus response, Dr. Mandy Cohen, has resigned her position as secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Mandy Cohen (pool photo) Gov. Roy Cooper has…
Chatham Sheriff’s office holds 18th annual Thanksgiving meal drive
Pittsboro, NC – On November 25, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office held its 18th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Drive for senior residents and families in need across Chatham County. For nearly two decades, deputies have reached out to local businesses to…
Burn ban issued for all North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions
Raleigh, NC – Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. today until further notice. photo by Karsten Winegeart “It…
Racial preferences in North Carolina are ending soon
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – The state of Washington has it. California has it. Michigan has it. Oklahoma has it. Nebraska has it. Arizona has it. Florida, New Hampshire, and Idaho have a version of it. Within the next…
Chatham County News Tweets: 11.22.21 – 11.28.21
Pittsboro, NC – Follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: 7th Grade Mustang Band had fun performing at the Pittsboro Christmas Tree Lighting Chatham County News Tweets: 2021-11-15 – 2021-11-21 https://t.co/vhEFJc1QZd 08:00:03, 2021-11-22The…
David Cutcliffe and Duke agree on separation
Durham, NC – Duke Vice President and Director of Athletics Nina King announced on Sunday the school and head football coach David Cutcliffe have reached a mutual agreement for separation. photo by Gene Galin “After some detailed and amiable discussions…
2021 NCHSAA football fourth round final scores & regional finals pairings
Chapel Hill, NC – Here are the final scores from the fourth round of the 2021 NCHSAA football playoffs. 1A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOURTH ROUND PAIRINGS EAST #1 Tarboro (12-1) 27, #4 Northampton County (10-3) 3 #6 Pender (9-3) 34,…
NC high school sports plan signed into law
By CJ Staff Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper has signed the Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics bill into law. photo by Gene Galin House Bill 91 is an effort to reform the management of high school sports in…
Meet William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, on First Sunday at the Historical Museum
Pittsboro, NC – Did you know? Chatham County was named for William Pitt the Elder, Earl of Chatham. The Elder’s painting hangs in the Historic Courthouse in the courtroom. Pittsboro is probably named after William Pitt, the Elder’s, second son,…
North Carolina farms host Christmas holiday and winter events
Raleigh, NC – The Christmas holiday season offers great opportunities to explore agritourism activities on farms and across North Carolina. Visitors will find plenty of outdoor experiences from tours, trails, farmers markets, farm stands, Christmas holiday festivals and special events.…
Walter Petty announces candidacy for NC House
Siler City, NC – Former County Commissioner, local business owner, and lifelong resident of Siler City announced his candidacy for NC House District 54 today. Walter Petty (photo by Gene Galin 2018) Walter has spent the majority of his career…
Chatham families invited to celebrate the Christmas season at Holiday in the Park
Siler City, NC – Tis the season to celebrate with the Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department at the third annual Holiday in the Park. The afternoon will be packed full of fun, family-friendly, free activities for the community to…
Chatham County News Tweets: 11.15.21 – 11.21.21
Pittsboro, NC – Follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Backstage before the 2021 All-County Band concert on November 18 at Seaforth High School. Chatham County News Tweets: 2021-11-08 – 2021-11-14 https://t.co/dQD40NTesR 08:00:06,…