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Chatham contractors thrive despite national housing slowdown

Chatham County contractors say they have steady demand for their services despite national construction of new homes decreasing amid rising interest rates. The Federal Reserve last week …

Chatham deputy makes unusual rescue

In a scenario more akin to a wildlife adventure than a routine call, Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Lacy faced an unusual challenge on the evening of November 17, according to a …

University of North Carolina shooting suspect found unfit for trial, sent to mental health facility

RALEIGH — The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate student charged with fatally shooting his faculty adviser has been found unfit for trial after two mental evaluations, a judge …

Paris revisited: debunking myths, discovering magic

“Paris is always a good idea,” Audrey Hepburn once famously declared. Before my journey from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Charles De Gaulle Airport on October 25, 2023, I was besieged …

Siler City FD celebrates a century of service

SILER CITY — The Siler City Fire Department, with a little help from neighboring fire agencies, celebrated its 100th anniversary in style this past weekend, marking a significant milestone …

J-M football team partners with Mountaire, gives out free Thanksgiving meals

Jordan-Matthews’ football team handed out free Thanksgiving meals to local families in need Saturday. Head coach Ryan Johnson, joined by his son Jayden and players Urijah McSwain and Aaron …

UNC Health will expand services in Chatham

CHAPEL HILL — UNC Health has acquired a 43-acre site within Chatham Park, the large-scale development project in Pittsboro. The acquisition signifies a substantial expansion of UNC Health's …

Hudson names new chief of staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-09) announced a longtime North Carolina political operative will be leading his Congressional team. The six-term member of Congress …

Behavioral health clinic opens in Pittsboro

PITTSBORO — Monarch, a provider of behavioral and mental health services, recently opened its Behavioral Health Outpatient Office in Pittsboro. The new location will offer a range of mental …

Wolfspeed reports investment losses, focuses on new Siler City plant

SILER CITY — Wolfspeed disclosed a net loss of $402.7 million in its first-quarter earnings report for the 2024 fiscal year, despite substantial investments and state incentives aimed at …

Matthews wins Siler City mayoral contest

SILER CITY — Donald Matthews will be the new mayor of Siler City, unseating Chip Price in unofficial results on Tuesday, Nov. 7. In a rematch of their contest in 2022, Matthews prevailed, …

Bonitz, Farrell, Foley claim seats on Pittsboro Town Council

PITTSBORO — Jay Bonitz, J.A. (Jay) Farrell and John Foley claimed seats on the Pittsboro Town Council on Tuesday, Nov. 7. With results reported on election night, Bonitz led the …