By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The “3 Guys from Pittsboro” came to Chatham Marketplace for lunch with Chris Ehrenfeld and to have a conversation about his recent purchase of Chatham Mills. Before anyone asked about leases, we sorted out…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – Chris Ehrenfeld says his nearly $12 million purchase of Chatham Mills is built around two timelines: an immediate push to fill about 25,000 square feet of vacant space in the historic mill and a…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The sale of Chatham Mills places one of Pittsboro’s most recognizable properties at the center of a long-term redevelopment effort that could add restaurants, shops, recreation and other commercial activity while preserving the century-old…
Pittsboro, NC – Chris Ehrenfeld, owner and CEO of BOLD Companies, has acquired Chatham Mills in Pittsboro. The acquisition marks a new chapter for the historic Pittsboro property, which has become a well-known destination for local businesses, dining, events and…
Pittsboro, NC – Student artists throughout Chatham County Schools exhibit work at the 2021 K-12 Student Art Show hosted by Chatham Mills and supported by the Chatham Artists Guild. Several Jordan-Matthews artists will be exhibiting at the show: Stephanie Aleman…
By Debbie Roos Pittsboro, NC – Last month I wrote about Robin Hood’s Kitchen, a new group in Chatham County that takes vegetables donated from local farms and retailers and cooks them into delicious meals to donate to the CORA…
Pittsboro, NC – Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos designed the garden to provide forage from early spring to late fall for pollinators such as native…
by Greg Lewis and Maria Parker-Lewis Pittsboro, NC – Good news and sad news. As we near our eight-year August 2020 anniversary as a downtown Pittsboro establishment, we’re pleased to announce an upcoming new venture. We will be opening a…
by Debbie Roos Pittsboro, NC – If you want to attract more pollinators to your farm or garden, or if you just want to expand your perennial garden and provide resources for pollinators and other wildlife, then Chatham County Cooperative…
Pittsbro, NC – Chatham County Extension Master Gardeners are creating a directory of retail garden centers, plant farms and nurseries in Chatham County that sell directly to the public. When complete, the directory will be available on the NC Extension-Chatham…