NC Governor Josh Stein has issued a State Type I Disaster Declaration for Chatham County and seven neighboring counties — Orange, Durham, Alamance, Caswell, Granville, Person, and Wake — following the ...

Raleigh, NC – The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has awarded nearly $11 million to trail development and restoration projects in the Piedmont. The General Assembly authorized these funds ...

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office will host its first annual Cruisin’ for Champions motorcycle ride on Saturday, September 20, 2025, to raise funds for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). The ...

The serene waters of Shearon Harris Lake, a haven for families and boaters in Chatham County, turned into a scene of heartbreak on August 2, 2025, when a reckless act shattered lives. Quinten Gregory ...

In a talk at the Chatham Community Library last month, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard delved into the complex narratives surrounding the John A. Mason House, a historic Greek Revival ...

As Carolina’s football program gears up for the upcoming season, head coach Bill Belichick addressed the media, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by a roster filled with new ...

Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of July 2025: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Former owner of Siler City assisted living center sentenced for embezzlement ...

A submerged vehicle was recovered from Jordan Lake Friday morning after a fisherman reported spotting what appeared to be a car on sonar earlier in the week. The object was located under the U.S. 64 ...

There’s a piece of Bynum that has stood longer than any of us—taller than the trees, quieter than the mill, steadier than the river. It’s the old water tower, rising over the heart of the village ...

Chatham Community Library, in partnership with Chatham Pride Alliance, is excited to announce a month-long back to school supply drive from August 1 to August 30, 2025. All donated items will be given ...