Posts Tagged ‘Pittsboro’
What’s So Great about the Tobacco Road?
This weekend, hundreds of runners will join each other to run a long stretch of trails in Chatham County, known as the American Tobacco Trail (ATT). It’s always inspiring to read about a bunch of people gathering together to improve their health. In light of the soon-to-be marathoners and half-marathoners, I thought I’d share my favorite…
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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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36 Hours in Pittsboro
The New York Times recently published a piece called “36 Hours in Raleigh, N.C.,” and it got me thinking: our neighbor city up the road has lots to do, but so does Pittsboro. With places like the Carolina Tiger Rescue, SilkHope Winery, and Fearrington Village, I bet you can have enough fun in Chatham County…
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Spring Class at Central Carolina in Pittsboro
Pittsboro, NC — Many is the time I’ve driven past the campus of Central Carolina on West Street without giving it a second thought. But having a college in Pittsboro is an incredible resource, so I browsed the offerings and came up with a few interesting things to share. Central Carolina Central Carolina Community College, as…
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All About Rock Ridge Park
There’s a new park in Pittsboro and it’s got some world-class features in the works. Rock Ridge Park Rock Ridge Park has only been open since November 2012, but it already holds the key to a great time. Sitting on 52 acres, this facility is home to an 80 foot long zipline, a German pendulum swing,…
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Live Music at the Pittsboro Roadhouse
Pittsboro, NC — Since Chef Greg Lewis reopened the Pittsboro General Store and Roadhouse, he’s put a big emphasis on live music. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening at the Roadhouse plus some good advice for musicians. Live Music at the Pittsboro General Store and Roadhouse The General Store has a legacy of live music in downtown…
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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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