Chatham County Charms this Wekend

By pwsadmin | September 24, 2013

Pittsboro, NC — Lest you think nothing ever happens in Chatham County, next weekend has three worthy events: a Pumpkin Festival in Bear Creek, Front Porch Music in Bynum and Friday Night at Charlie’s Barn. Chatham County Charms Don’t get me wrong: I love going to a Durham Bulls game, Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary and all…

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63rd Chatham County Fair, Sept 19-21

By pwsadmin | September 13, 2013

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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Land And Paddle Trails on the Haw River Banner

Land & Paddle Trails on the Haw River

By Julie Roland Realty | August 30, 2013

Pittsboro, NC – Labor Day weekend is a good time to start thinking about Autumn. This Fall, I think I’d like to explore more of the Haw River, upstream from Chatham County. All About the Haw River Most of us in Pittsboro and Eastern Chatham County know the Haw River where it flows through Bynum and down…

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Two Fall Trips on Jordan Lake

By Julie Roland Realty | August 23, 2013

Pittsboro, NC – Hard to believe summer is over, but it’s time to start thinking about Fall Excursions with Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP). Exploring Nature in Chatham County CCP has two programs on the calendar for Fall 2013 – a Weaver Creek Paddle and a a Fall Foliage Boat Tour on Jordan Lake. Weaver Creek Canoe Paddle The Weaver…

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Youth Triathlon at Briar Chapel

By Julie Roland Realty | August 9, 2013

Chapel Hill, NC – Right down the road from Pittsboro is Briar Chapel, the Triangle’s largest green living community. On Saturday, September 8, 2013, they’ll hold their Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlon. Swim for Smiles Youth Triathalon From Swim for Smiles: The Swim for Smiles Foundation is proud to announce that it has opened registration for our 7th…

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Cape Fear River Adventures

By Julie Roland Realty | July 16, 2013

Lillington, NC – Just a short drive from Pittsboro and Chatham County is Cape Fear River Adventures in Lillington. It’s well-worth the visit. Cape Fear River Adventures The Cape Fear is one of the mighty rivers of North Carolina. It forms below Jordan Lake from the confluence of the Haw River and Deep River, flowing to the…

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Lavender Harvest Celebration at Bluebird Farm

By Julie Roland Realty | May 31, 2013

All photos from Bluebird Hill Farm. Pittsboro, NC – Doesn’t this sound cool: helping to harvest the lavender at Bluebird Hill Farm right here in Chatham County, NC. Bluebird Hill Farm Bluebird Hill is a small farm where Norma Burns specializes in growing herbs, specialty vegetables, cut flowers, native plants, value-added farm crafts and food products. In July,…

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2013 Guide to Renting a Boat on Jordan Lake

By Julie Roland Realty | May 24, 2013

Pittsboro, NC – I love the great outdoors and, over the last few years, I’ve written all about Jordan Lake – Fall Hiking, Spring Camping, a Dog’s Guide to Jordan Lake and more. But the most popular post has been about renting a boat. Just in time for summer, freshly-updated, is my 2013 Guide to…

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