Pittsboro Gets a Distillery

Pittsboro, NC — North Carolina has almost 100 craft breweries. But Pittsboro is on the cutting edge of the craft food movement with the announcement that Devil’s Distillery is moving in to town. Devil’s Distillery Devil’s Distillery is a collaboration between Andy Zeman, a winemaker in Alamance, and Piedmont Biofuels in Pittsboro. The new distillery will…

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Chatham County Halloween 2013

Pittsboro, NC — Halloween in Chatham County means corn mazes, hay rides and haunted houses. Oh yes, and haunted trains. Here are some ideas for the spooky season west of Jordan Lake. Huckleberry Trail Farm Corn Maze Just about 9 miles from downtown Pittsboro is Huckleberry Trail Farm. This autumn, enjoy 3 corns mazes, a hay ride,…

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63rd Chatham County Fair, Sept 19-21

Pittsboro, NC — One of the highlights of the autumn is the Chatham County Fair. Now in it’s 63rd year, the Chatham County Fair has an old-timey, farm and family focus that’s a breath of fresh air. 2013 Chatham County Fair The 2013 Chatham County Fair runs from 5 PM Thursday to 10 PM Saturday, September 19-21.…

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Hoppin’ John Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddler’s Convention

Pittsboro, NC – Get out your fiddle, mandolin, guitar or banjo because the Hoppin’ John Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddler’s Convention is coming to Shakori Hills in Pittsboro on September 19-21, 2013. Hoppin’ John Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddler’s Convention Hoppin’ John has a simple setup – bring your tent, bring your instrument, bring your dancing shoes and you’re set…

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Two Mega Developments in Chatham Country

Pittsboro, NC – Two developments on opposite ends of Chatham would change the landscape and the economic character of the county. What do you think about it? Chatham/Randolph Megasite On the west side of the county, just past Siler City, is the Chatham/Randolph Megasite. It’s a huge tract of land suitable for automobile manufacturing. Yes, autos. Right here…

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