Celebrate Your Family’s Story

The month of November is National Family Stories Month, making the next four weeks a great opportunity to connect back to you and your family’s roots. Although your family’s cultural background may extend across the globe, Chatham County will be offering activities throughout the month to celebrate these backgrounds and heritages right here at home. No…

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Briar Chapel, Raleigh, North Carolina

Spend a Saturday in Briar Chapel

Get in tune with Briar Chapel’s 2nd Saturday Summer Concerts! Spend Saturday, August 13 in Great Meadow Park for Briar Chapel’s Music in the Meadow summer concert. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. enjoy The Swingin’ Richards for a night of music, fun and food. Located just south of Chapel Hill on 15/501 at 1342 Briar Chapel Parkway, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516, Briar Chapel welcomes…

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Summer is Heating Up in Chatham County

With the kids out of school, summertime becomes a never-ending search for fun, budget-friendly activities. This June, Chatham County has no shortage of activities for the whole family. As temperatures are on the rise outside, make your next cool summer adventure be any one of these Chatham County activities. Fun for the entire family! 1. Visit with…

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Chatham County Fun: Enjoy the Summer on the Cape Fear River

Winter is finally over, and the temperatures are heating up quickly in Chatham County. There’s no need to suffer in the heat, though, when you can enjoy a trip with Cape Fear River Adventures. Whether you’re a whitewater enthusiast or a parent of three young children, Cape Fear River Adventures has something for you. Want a…

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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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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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Five Ways to Enjoy the Water This Summer in Chatham

Chatham County has plenty of things to do in the summers, including water-related activities to cool off from the hot sun! If you’re tired of June’s high temperatures, take a break by heading to a summer camp, swimming lessons, canoeing adventures or hiking around Jordan Lake. Here are five ways you can enjoy the water…

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Two Ways to Make a Memorable Summer for Your Kids

One of the best things about Chatham County is the family-friendliness of the area. Not only have Chatham County and the Triangle won many awards for family-friendliness (Forbes ranks Raleigh as the No. 1 city for raising a family; Chapel Hill is No. 1 on real estate blog Movoto’s list of best small cities for education;…

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