Siler City, NC – A 24-year-old Siler City man is facing numerous felony and misdemeanor charges — including human trafficking and rape — related to his relationship with a 15-year-old girl. On January 19, 2025, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office…
Charlotte, NC – In a gritty and hard-fought battle, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels emerged victorious against Wake Forest, clinching a 68-59 win in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Tournament. The victory propels the…
Pittsboro, NC – The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners convened for their regular meeting on March 10, 2025, addressing various community issues, recognizing significant contributions to local organizations, and discussing future initiatives. Celebrating Local Achievements Boys and Girls Club Report One…
By Gene GalinPittsboro, NC – In the Q&A session after his presentation at the 79 Degrees West Breakfast Club event, Chatham County Schools superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson addressed pressing issues facing the district, including nutrition in school meals, funding challenges,…
By Bryan McGovern Professor of History, Kennesaw State University St. Patrick’s Day usually conjures images of partying, Catholicism, Irish nationalism and, perhaps most famously, the color green: green clothes, green shamrocks, green beer and green rivers. So my students are…
Pittsboro, NC – In last Friday’s fourth round, 16 boys and girls teams won and are moving on to the NCHSAA basketball championship week. Two local teams have made it to the regional finals. The Northwood boys and the Seaforth…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a jury duty scam that has resurfaced in the area, with scammers using the Sheriff’s Office’s phone number (919-542-2811) and the names of actual deputies to make their…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County would like to update residents on the 2025 reappraisal process as they will receive notices in the mail during March. Reappraisal Process and Key Points Reappraisal is a process in which all real property (including…
Siler City, NC – The 2025 NC Spring Chicken Festival will return on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will be held in Downtown Siler City, NC, and sponsored by Mountaire Farms, Inc. The festival…
By Gene Galin Jordan Lake, NC – On Saturday morning at Jordan Lake in Chatham County, coach Austin Work of the University of North Carolina’s men’s crew team shared insights into the intricacies of collegiate rowing, the importance of teamwork,…