Posts Tagged ‘Pittsboro’
Historically Speaking
Every county in North Carolina has its own unique history. As for Chatham County, there is much to be said about its agricultural, industrial and mining industries. Formed in 1771 by early European settlers, Chatham County boasts a host of historical sites. Named in 1758 for William Pitt, the first Earl of Chatham, early English Quakers…
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Battle of the Chatham County Brunches
Sundays are often designated days for lying in bed or rushing to begin the week’s errands. With a brunch takeover on the rise, more and more people are finding a reason to hop out of bed and grab a fork and a waffle instead. These top brunch spots for Chatham County will have you out of…
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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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The Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival Is This Weekend (May 4 – 8)
Each year, hundreds of music and art fans gather in Chatham County’s Silk Hope, North Carolina, to celebrate the culture, education and sustainability of performing arts. And listen to performances from bands — lots and lots of bands, representing all types of musical styles and genres. From the Carolina Ukelele Ensemble to Freewheelin’ Mamas to Hobey…
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It’s N.C. Beer Month! Here Are the 12 Chatham County Shops Participating:
April is North Carolina Beer Month, which means this month is all about celebrating craft brews from right here in our state. As Chatham County residents know, the Piedmont area of N.C. has much to offer beer lovers, from local breweries to restaurants that serve home-brewed beer on tap. Make sure you enjoy all the aspects…
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How to Celebrate Earth Day in Chatham County
The month of April is a special month because of a certain holiday. No, it’s not April Fools Day — it’s much later in the month. April 22, 2016 is Earth Day, and it’s a time to celebrate nature and the joy of being outdoors. Chatham County has so many options for getting outside and having…
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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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