Category: Bynum

Bynum Front Porch is a Chatham County treasure

By Jay Niver Bynum, NC – Friday evening’s scattered showers forced the weekly Bynum Front Porch concert indoors, but that’s a potential plus, not a minus. It’s great to sit outside and enjoy Bynum Front Porch’s free bluegrass, folk, and…

Haw River clean-up a big success

Bynum, NC – On Saturday, March 20, the Haw River Assembly hosted the Haw River Clean Up A Thon. This is our 31st annual watershed wide effort to remove trash from along the river and its creeks. The event also…

Volunteer opportunities with Bynum Front Porch

By Ted Williams Bynum, NC – Bynum Front Porch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and 100% volunteer organization whose mission is to preserve the history, identity and supportive atmosphere of the village of Bynum. Bynum Front Porch is a community-funded non-profit…

AARP grant awarded to Bynum Front Porch

By Cindy Raxter Bynum, NC – On August 20, the Bynum Front Porch was awarded an almost $7800 Community Challenge Grant from AARP Liveable Communities. The Bynum Front Porch application was chosen from 2800 applications. It was funded 100% because…

ClydeFest To Go 2020 on for April 25

by April Starling Bynum, NC – The Chatham Arts Council’s 18th annual ClydeFEST, an old-school kids’ arts carnival celebrating folk artist Clyde Jones, is taking a creative spin this year to keep the community safe amid COVID-19. ClydeFEST-to-Go, sponsored by…