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Dinners in December

You have plenty of cooking in your future. Take a seat, unwind and let one of Chatham County’s famed eateries serve you a home-cooked holiday meal. Natural Chef Café: The Central Carolina Community College Culinary Arts Continuing Education and Curriculum program presents the Natural Chef Café, located at 764 West St. in Pittsboro. Support students…

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Chatham County Beer Festival

Chatham County Beer Festival

September 22 is the first day of fall, which means pumpkin-flavored everything, weekend football tailgates and switching out wardrobes for cooler weather. Over in Germany, the start of fall means gearing up for one of the most important holidays of their calendar year – Oktoberfest. As the world’s largest folk festival, six million people flock…

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As Seen in the Great Outdoors

As Seen in the Great Outdoors

Go outside. You heard us, go outside! There is plenty of summertime sunshine left to enjoy in and around Chatham County. Looking for ways to stay active in nature? We’re sharing our top destinations for hiking, biking, swimming, walking and camping in the area. It’s safe to say, we are very lucky to be surrounded…

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St. Patrick’s Days

St. Patrick’s Days

There’s a new tradition on the docket for St. Patrick’s Day in 2022 – Jameson® Irish Whiskey will be turning the one-day holiday into a two-day spectacle. A double holiday for all the folks who missed the holiday over the past two years, make sure to double up on the green, double up on your…

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North Carolina Getaway Guide: Part 1

North Carolina Getaway Guide: Part 1

For many of you, North Carolina is home. From mountains to coast, our state takes great pride in its beauty, making it the perfect place to staycation. If it’s for a couple of nights or for the week, explore some of North Carolina’s most unique Airbnb stays. Immerse yourself in nature, in city life, in…

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Ice Cream for Dinner, Anyone?

Ice Cream for Dinner, Anyone?

Take a step back into the past. In the heart of historic downtown Pittsboro, located at 85 Hillsboro St., transport your taste buds to simpler times, with bursting flavors of both savory and sweet. Since 1997, S&T’s Soda Shoppe has been a neighborhood staple. With a deep-rooted history in North Carolina, dating back to the…

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Hike to an Airplane Crash in North Carolina

Hike to an Airplane Crash in North Carolina

We all know that North Carolina has much to offer; however, it’s home to only one known plane crash site. Tucked in the Great Smoky Mountains, Waterrock Knob Trail is your literal road to ruin. A highly-rated trail for hikers and explorers alike, the trail is two miles roundtrip, located at the highest elevation on…

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Thirsty Skull Brewing

Thirsty Skull Brewing

In the middle of winter, we recommend warming up with a cold beer. Thirsty Skull Brewing in Siler City has exactly what you need to make that happen. Food Truck Fridays are in action at Thirsty Skull Brewing on January 14 and January 21, serving up local food favorites and hoppy brews. From 5 p.m.…

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Trail Ahead

Trail Ahead

With your New Year’s resolutions set, you may be looking for activities involving exercise and exploration. We’ve got you covered on both, at the same time. There’s the treadmill, there’s Pilates classes and then, there’s walking trails that lead to an old laboratory and abandoned cotton factory ruins. A day trip from Chatham County, you’re…

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