Posts Tagged ‘Chatham County’
How to Take a “Fruitcake Pilgrimage” to Chatham County
In Southwestern Chatham County, Southern Supreme, a garage-turned international kitchen, has been selling their delicious fruitcakes for more than 30 years. In December, this family-owned Chatham County business has extended hours, making it the perfect opportunity for you to enjoy a Christmas dinner must-have: a made-from-scratch fruitcake! About Southern Supreme: In 1984, the Berta Lou Scott began…
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2015 Guide to Holiday Events in Chatham County
The best part about the Holiday season is the time you’ll get to spend enjoying the company of friends and family. Don’t be a Scrooge this year and stay indoors — get out and meet your neighbors! Chatham County hosts some awesome, family-friendly events, and you’ll have the opportunity for fellowship every weekend through Christmas. I’ve…
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The Christmas Parade and Five Other Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Chatham County
Pittsboro really knows how to celebrate the holidays! For nearly a month, between November 22 and December 19, there are family-friendly events happening nearly every weekend. We’re about to enter one of the best times of year. The temperatures are beginning to drop, which brings along cozy sweaters, hot chocolate, and most importantly, fellowship with one…
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4 Ultra-Healthy Ways to Enjoy Chatham County This November
November is usually the final warm month in North Carolina before the temperatures dip down into the 30s and 40s for most of the winter. This provides some of the last opportunities to truly enjoy the outdoors (because after all, if you’re running outside in 30-degree weather, is that really enjoyable?). Use the warm weather to…
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Four Online Tools You Can Use to Make Your Move Easier
How many times have you tried to make a tedious process more efficient, only to hear someone say, “There’s an app for that!” If you’re like me, it’s too many times to count. Lucky for those of you who love to be productive, the real estate world has produced several helpful apps that can make…
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Jumpstart Fall at this Free Briar Chapel Concert
Now that Labor Day is behind us, the summer season has officially ended. Time to put away your white clothes, and break out the oranges, browns and deep reds to enjoy the cooling temperatures as we make our way into fall! (Fun Fact: Did you know this past summer was the longest possible summer? Memorial Day…
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Chatham County Just Received Two Statewide Accolades
What do community college and tourism have in common? They are both earning Chatham County some serious bragging rights. College affordability: The Chatham Journal reported last week that Central Carolina Community College, which has a campus located in Chatham County, earned a top-10 ranking in two categories in the latest BestColleges.com rankings. Officially, CCCC placed ninth…
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Here’s the Scoop on the Farmers’ Market Scene in Chatham County
One of the best things about living in North Carolina is the access to fresh, locally-grown produce from farms across the state. North Carolina is an agrarian state, meaning a significant portion of our economy comes from farming, including cotton, sweet potatoes, okra, greens, tomatoes and (lately) wine. Another NC agricultural product, tobacco, formed the backbone…
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Four Ways to Enjoy Live Music This Summer in Chatham County
In the heat of summer (pun intended), you can often find families and friends enjoying one another’s company outdoors. One of the best ways to have a good time this summer is to listen to live music, and Chatham County has many options! Local restaurants usually feature live music on the weekends, and you’ll find styles…
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Three Reasons Why Distilleries Are Becoming Popular in the Triangle
The locally-sourced food movement has grown beyond food to include beverages, and it’s making a big impact on the Triangle. If you fancy the idea of whiskeys and vodkas made from N.C.-based ingredients, you’re in luck! The News & Observer recently published a piece about the boom in popularity of distilleries in North Carolina. You can…
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