Chatham County
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Autopsy report released months after 3 dogs fatally mauled 84-year-old woman near Apex
Betty Alston died on May 18 after deputies said three dogs mauled her. The autopsy report released on Sept. 3 shows she died from multiple large open wounds and blunt injuries.
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Man charged with killing 10-year-old while boating on Harris Lake to serve up to 15 years in prison
The man accused of killing 10-year-old Brooklyn Carroll while driving a boat on Harris Lake in August 2025 has pleaded guilty.
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Man pleads guilty in Harris Lake boat crash that killed 10-year-old Brooklyn Carroll
Quinten Kight pleaded guilty Monday in connection with a 2025 boat crash on Harris Lake that killed 10-year-old Brooklyn Carroll and critically injured Jennifer Stehle.
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Man facing rape, kidnapping charges in Chatham County
20-year-old Timothy Fox is facing several felony charges, including rape and kidnapping, following an investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a child less than 15-years-old.
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Tap-to-pay purchases help identify Chatham County fraud case suspect
Chatham County investigators say tap-to-pay transactions at several Wake County stores helped them identify a New York man suspected of financial card fraud. Warrants have been issued for his arrest.
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As Raleigh lifts water restrictions, drought measures linger in Durham, Chatham counties
Recent rain has improved drought conditions in central North Carolina, but Durham and parts of Chatham County remain under water restrictions as reservoir levels stay low and officials warn stricter measures could be possible.
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Pollution, land grabs, and safety records: Chatham County residents oppose proposed pipeline
The Enbridge gas pipeline would run from U.S. Highway 64 in Siler City to U.S. 1 in Lee County.
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Chatham County swears in new sheriff
Sheriff Steve Maynor was sworn in by the Chatham County Sheriff's Office on Thursday. His appointment comes following former Sheriff Mike Roberson's retirement.
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With VinFast plans delayed, Chatham County moves toward canceling $400M incentives deal
Vietnamese automaker VinFast promised to begin production in Chatham County by July 1 in exchange for lucrative tax breaks. The county is now trying to cancel its agreement with the company, saying it failed to uphold its end of the deal.
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Chatham County woman charged after dozens of animals allegedly abandoned
A Siler City woman is facing dozens of charges after investigators say she left multiple animals without proper care.
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Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson announces retirement
Roberson stepped down after nearly four decades of service.
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Rescuers celebrate Mr. Pickles
Thursday, the people who saved a dog's life came together to celebrate it. A group of people just doing their jobs on a day in May not only saved a dog's life, but proved that life can go on and that hope is possible.
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Chatham County asking for help in locating missing man
Chatham County Sheriff's office are asking for the public's help in finding Lamar Asim McNeil who last seen Sunday, July 5.
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Chatham County death investigation at Bear Creek home
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office was investigating a death at a home in Bear Creek on Thursday night.
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Body of missing teen swimmer recovered at Jordan Lake
According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, a teenager who was on a boat outing with family encountered trouble in the waters of Jordan Lake while swimming from the boat. An extensive search for the teen began shortly after.
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Chapel Hill man drowns trying to retrieve drifting boat at Jordan Lake
A 44-year-old Chapel Hill man, De Gui Yuan, drowned Monday at Jordan Lake after entering the water to retrieve a boat that had drifted away from shore.
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Rabid fox charges Chatham County woman, no one bitten or scratched
A fox that charged at a woman over the weekend on her driveway in Chatham County tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to evaluate potential exposures among those involved in the incident.
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Once neglected, Mr. Pickles finds a second chance at life and love
Less than a month after being rescued during a wellness check in Chatham County, the cocker spaniel now known as Mr. Pickles is wagging his tail, giving kisses and rediscovering joy thanks to the people who stepped in to help.
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Neglected Chatham County dog making 'remarkable' recovery one month after rescue, deputies say
Mr. Pickles, dog found by Chatham County Sheriff's deputies in horrible shape after years of neglect, makes an incredible turnaround.
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Sheriff: Chatham woman was attacked by man’s 3 dogs in fatal mauling
Dennis O’Keith Faulkner was charged with felony involuntary manslaughter as investigators found Betty Alston died from injuries in a dog attack on Alston Road near Apex.
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‘We had a deal’: In NC’s case against VinFast, a debate over the definition of ‘vertical’ looms
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing to reclaim Chatham County economic development land from an automaker. The case could center on what constitutes ‘vertical construction.’
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The Triangle celebrates the Class of 2026: High School graduation guide
High School Graduations across the Triangle.
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Sheriff's records show dogs a continuing problem before woman's death
Residents of Alston Road outside Apex repeatedly shared concerns about a neighbor's dogs, according to records from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.
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Deputies: Man charged in connection with ‘apparent’ animal attack that killed Apex woman
An 84-year-old woman was found dead on Tuesday morning with three dogs nearby. Deputies on Wednesday described the investigation as an "apparent" animal attack but did not immediately determine that the dogs were responsible.
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84-year-old woman found dead near Apex, deputies investigate possible dog attack
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of 84-year-old Betty Alston, who was found dead outside an Apex-area home on Tuesday morning after reports of a possible dog attack.
