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…
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 Aleman…
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…
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. Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed Kody Kinsley, chief deputy…
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…
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. “It is fall wildfire season…
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…
Pittsboro, NC – Follow our affiliate Chatham County News Tweets here. Below is a collection of #ChathamNC tweets from last week: Chatham County News Tweets: 2021-11-15 – 2021-11-21 https://t.co/vhEFJc1QZd 08:00:03, 2021-11-22 The latest The Chatham County News Daily! https://t.co/iA6LTuekGw Thanks to @kevinsmith_tcnc @iamcccc @newsobserver… https://t.co/mu1KXOGoSr 09:50:45, 2021-11-22 RT @580CraftBeer: Sunday Funday!You know…
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. “After some detailed and amiable discussions with Nina King, we’ve…
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,…
By CJ Staff Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper has signed the Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics bill into law. House Bill 91 is an effort to reform the management of high school sports in North Carolina amid controversy…
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,…
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.…
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 has spent the majority of his career working in and for the Agricultural industry…
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…
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Many North Carolinians breathed a sigh of relief last week when the GOP-led legislature and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper came to terms on a budget for the new biennium. School choice advocates were…
Chapel Hill, NC – The fourth round of the 2021 NCHSAA Football State Playoffs is scheduled for Friday, November 26, 2021. 1A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOURTH ROUND PAIRINGS EAST #1 Tarboro (11-1) vs. #4 Northampton County (10-2) #2 Northside-Pinetown (11-1)…
Pittsboro, NC – Booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine are now available for all people ages 18 and older, and options for children ages 5-11 continue to expand in Chatham County. While North Carolina and Chatham County have seen a…