By Randall Rigsbee Siler City, NC – Deputies and staff from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office spent Saturday morning, November 23, helping bring Thanksgiving cheer to thousands of families in need. Sheriff’s Office personnel joined Mountaire Farms employees and an…
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Mountaire Farms’ Thanksgiving for Thousands: A feast of community and generosity
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Every year, Mountaire Farms organizes a massive effort to provide thousands of Thanksgiving meals to families in need. On November 23, the annual “Thanksgiving for Thousands” event brought together 300 volunteers to prepare and…
Cackalacky designated as highway attraction by NCDOT
Pittsboro, NC – The North Carolina Department of Transportation has designated Cackalacky’s Company Store and wholesale distribution center as an official highway “attraction” on US Route 64 in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Visitors are encouraged to sample and shop Cackalacky’s “Famously…
Sheriff Mike Roberson highlights community needs: Safety, growth, and collaboration
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County, North Carolina, is rapidly evolving from a rural haven to a suburban hub. With this growth comes unique challenges in maintaining public safety, as highlighted by Sheriff Mike Roberson during his talk…
Thurman Maness aka Nabooko: Plantsman, writer, antiquarian
By Thurman Maness Pittsboro, NC – I’m now 88 years old and have made Chatham County my home and work-base since 1973. Can’t imagine how it all worked and came together. A miracle; living off the land so to speak.…
Score big with exclusive premium seating at the 2024 ACC Football Championship game
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced new premium seating and gameday experience opportunities for the 20th ACC Football Championship Game, set for Saturday, December 7, at 8 p.m. ET in Bank of America Stadium. The new exclusive…
Run, Rudolph, run! Sign up for the 20th annual 5K Reindeer Run
Pittsboro, NC – The 20th Annual 5K Reindeer Run is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 14, 2024, and join the Chatham County Partnership for Children for a fun and festive race that promises to be…
Mountaire Farms celebrates 30 years of Thanksgiving for Thousands on Saturday
Siler City, NC – Mountaire Farms will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of their signature holiday giving event – Thanksgiving for Thousands – this weekend where hundreds of employees and volunteers will gather to pack 38,000 complete meals for families…
A family affair: The Bryants’ vision for Pittsboro’s Hampton Inn
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC — The recently opened Hampton Inn in Pittsboro is breaking new ground in more ways than one. While the hotel offers the typical amenities expected from the Hilton brand, it also incorporates local artistry, unique…
Mark Hewitt’s masterpieces take center stage at Pittsboro’s Hampton Inn
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Pittsboro is no stranger to art, with its vibrant community of artisans and craftsmen. However, a recent collaboration has brought local pottery to the forefront of the area’s growing cultural landscape. Renowned potter Mark…