Pittsboro, NC – After consulting with the Pittsboro Police and Fire Department and the Pittsboro Town Emergency Management Office, the Town of Pittsboro has decided to cancel the 2023 Christmas parade due to the high risk of winds above 30…
Lake Buena Vista, Fl. – Storyliving by Disney announces plans for Asteria, a new residential community to be located in Chatham County, North Carolina. Inspired by the spirit of discovery, the Asteria community is being designed to encourage exploration of…
By Greg Childress Pittsboro, NC – A State Board of Education appeals panel will recommend against allowing School of the Arts for Boys Academy (SABA) to continue to operate in Chatham County. The state’s Charter Schools Review Board ordered the…
Siler City, NC – The North Carolina State Highway Patrol says a 49-year-old pedestrian was fatally injured early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run accident in Chatham County. Diana Davis Johnson was fatally injured early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run accident…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call on November 16, 2023, reporting a domestic assault incident at 97533 Franklin Ridge, Chapel Hill. The victim, a female, reported being assaulted by her son with a knife.…
Charlotte, NC – Led by undefeated 2023 ACC Champion and No. 5 nationally-ranked Florida State’s 11th appearance in the Orange Bowl, the Atlantic Coast Conference placed a Power 5-leading 11 teams in football postseason games on Sunday. The 11 ACC…
Goldston, NC – A 17-year-old juvenile suspect faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon and other offenses following an altercation that turned violent at a Goldston residence last month. On November 24, 2023, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office responded…
Charlotte, NC – No. 4 Florida State (12-0, 8-0 ACC) and No. 14 Louisville (10-2, 7-1 ACC) will meet in the 2023 ACC Football Championship Game on Saturday, December 2, at 8 p.m. on ABC. This is the 14th time…
Yonkers, NY — Consumers are buying electric vehicles in growing numbers, but poor reliability remains an issue, according to the latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey data from Consumer Reports (CR), the nonprofit research, testing, and consumer advocacy organization. Electric pickups…
Pittsboro, NC – Few things spark an argument as quickly in this state as the mere mention of barbecue. Eastern or western. Tomato or no tomato. Rub or no rub. Does grilling even count? And that doesn’t even touch some…
Bear Creek, NC – Talk about a wild Friday night! Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Lacy experienced just that on the evening of November 17. At approximately 8:30 p.m., John was dispatched to handle an unusual call at a…
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – In the heart of Siler City, a remarkable annual event unfolds annually at Mountaire Farms, aptly named “Thanksgiving for Thousands.” This initiative, in its fifth year locally and 29th year company-wide, is a…
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the final football game times and networks for Week 13, November 24-25. Locally here are the games of interest: Pitt will play at Duke at noon and Carolina…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a celebration of creativity and community spirit, student artists from various schools in the Pittsboro area unveiled a series of striking murals at the 2023 Pittsboro Homecoming event at the Pop Up Park…
Pittsboro, NC – On Wednesday night, November 15, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office successfully diffused a potentially dangerous situation involving a Chapel Hill man experiencing a mental health crisis. At approximately 10:30 p.m., Chatham County deputies responded to information provided…
Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Volleyball Coaches Association has released its 2023-24 all-state teams awards – sorted by classification. Eight Chatham County high school volleyball players excelled in their sport and made either the first or second all-state teams. In…
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina’s Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its Severe Drought category (D2 classification) for parts of 31 counties as of Nov. 7. Impacted counties range from Cherokee County in the west to Moore County in…
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized for their standout performances in Week 11 of the season. The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel. The following are…
The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for Week 13, Nov. 24-25. Friday, Nov. 24 Saturday, Nov. 25 The following four games will be flexed as six-day determinations: Saturday, Nov. 25…
By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – As noted in my last Chatlist post, the Dollar Tree store in Pittsboro is permanently closed. Lost their lease. A big disappointment for those frequenting that shopping center and for Pittsboro. The Dollar General…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The new Emergency Management Center in Chatham County was a project that involved close collaboration between the director of Emergency Management, the 911 director, and the County facilities director. Starting in 2017-2018, this endeavor…