Sanford, NC – TriRiver Water closed on the purchase of approximately 50 acres of land on Iron Furnace Road across from the Big Buffalo Water Reclamation Facility on July 28, 2026, securing the space needed for a future expansion that…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As Chatham County navigates the complexities of its real estate market in the second quarter of 2026, a stark divide emerges between luxury and mid-range properties. While high-end homes are flying off the market,…
Pittsboro, NC – TriRiver Water customers in the Chatham County North District will be under water restrictions starting Monday, June 15. No other TriRiver Water customers will be under water restrictions at this time. Source waters for Sanford, Pittsboro, Siler…
By Everette Pitts Pittsboro, NC — Less than a year after Chatham County water customers were folded into a regional utility system anchored in Sanford, many of those same households are facing another increase in the price of one of…
Sanford, NC – A $390 million expansion project is underway at the Sanford Water Filtration Facility. The project will more than double the plant’s capacity from 12 million gallons a day to 30 million gallons per day. That added water…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – When Victor Czar was asked how long a community could last without water in a “zombie apocalypse,” the Sanford assistant city manager did not hesitate. “Nothing,” he said. The line drew a laugh, but…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Chamber of Commerce held its 2026 Chatham County Development Briefing at the Ag Center on March 24. Here’s a compilation of the subjects that an array of speakers touched on during…
Pittsboro, NC – Sludge aeration at the Pittsboro wastewater treatment plant is reportedly causing an unpleasant odor for some people living near South Small Street. This is the second time in as many months that the regular sludge aeration process…
