Pittsboro, NC – Few things spark an argument as quickly in this state as the mere mention of barbecue. Eastern or western. Tomato or no tomato. Rub or no rub. Does grilling even count? And that doesn’t even touch some…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – On Saturday morning I took a quick not-too-serious live-stream tour of the Pittsboro Street Fair, a lively event that brings together vendors, organizations, and community members for a day of fun and enjoyment. In…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Downtown Pittsboro came alive on a crisp Saturday morning as 20 enthusiastic teams descended upon the SoCo patio, ready to embark on a mini-adventure in the 2nd Annual Pittsboro Treasure Quest. This exciting competition,…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a recent Pittsboro Town board meeting, the topic of Social Districts emerged as a point of discussion. I had a chance to sit down with Kyle Shipp, one of the Town board members…
By Kevin Garcia-Galindo Raleigh, NC – Last week, Beer Serves America reported that the beer industry contributes 75,082 jobs and brings in about $1.8 billion in taxes to the state of North Carolina. Yet according to a local craft brewery…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department invites community members of all ages to express their creativity and create a masterpiece at the third annual Sidewalk Chalk Festival on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at The Park at…
By Shelly Paradise Pittsboro, NC – Wow! I have waited 25 years for an Indian restaurant to open in Pittsboro. The most authentic cuisine from South Asia has come to Citgo gas station in downtown Pittsboro. The chicken with asparagus, chicken…
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – In my hometown of Davidson, almost everyone worships the same god. A basketball playing-god named Stephen Curry. When Curry first came to town in 2006, he worked many miracles and gained many followers…
Siler City, NC – Zachary D. Wills, a music educator currently teaching general music and band at Silk Hope School, has been named orchestra pit director for the North Carolina high school premiere of “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” at Jordan-Matthews…
Siler City, NC – JMArts, the Jordan-Matthews Arts Foundation, recently strengthened the organization and expanded its services to the Spanish-speaking community thanks to a grant from the Chatham Arts Council. Known as a “capacity-building grant,” the $5,000 award from the…