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Seaforth head coach Terrance Gary is one of three African-American head football coaches at Chatham County schools this season. All three discuss their relationship with the Chatham News and Record.
Shared experiences, similar struggles bring three Black Chatham football coaches together
Seaforth football head coach Terrance Gary didn’t have any more questions to answer in his post-game interview following the win over Jordan-Matthews on Oct. 19. After breaking the … more
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The Pittsboro Kiwanis Club sign for their famous ham biscuits at the N.C. State Fair in Raleigh on Oct. 16, 2023.
Rediscovering tradition at the N.C. State Fair
RALEIGH — I made my annual visit to the fair on Monday with my wife, Beth, and our sons, Everett, 13, and James, 8. I've been going to the state fair since I can remember going anywhere. I've … more
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Fourth annual Chatham County Challenge announced
PITTSBORO — October will again be designated as a month for local residents to take part in distance exercises as part of an ongoing campaign by the Chatham County Parks and Recreation.  … more
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Pierce Freelon, left, presents the award for best music film album for "Summer Of Soul" to Questlove at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Grammy Award nominee comes to local artists-in-schools program 
PITTSBORO — More students in Chatham County will have an opportunity to learn and experience live performance art with the expansion of the Artists-in-Schools program to middle school students. … more
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Ledford Brady receives the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award.
Community honors native son with special day, award
Here’s a question to ponder: How many flat tires can a man fix in 60 years?    The world may never know, but there is someone who probably could come close to providing the … more
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General Manager of Kingston 99 Kitchen Jason Rhoden at the Plant will be the areas only Jamaican food within 40 minutes in Pittsboro, NC on August 22, 2023. PJ WARD-BROWN/NORTH STATE JOURNAL
Kingston 99 Kitchen brings new flavor to Pittsboro
PITTSBORO — A new eatery has opened in Pittsboro that is serving the unique sights, sounds and delicious flavors of Jamaica.   Nestled in the commercial hub known as The Plant on … more
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CCS Director of Nutrition Services Jennifer Ozkurt (left) and School Nutrition Operations Coordinator Renee Langley (right) joined fewer than 1,600 school nutrition colleagues across the country who have achieved this nationally recognized designation. Photo by John Wood
Chatham County Schools gain two certified Nutrition Specialists
PITTSBORO – Chatham County Schools announced the completion of School Nutrition Association (SNA) training by two child nutrition employees, who are now School Nutrition Specialists (SNS). … more
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The Chess Club at the Chatham County Public Library.
Chess Club meets at the public library every Saturday
PITTSBORO — The Chess Club, hosted by The Chatham County Library, met this past Saturday afternoon.   The Chatham News & Record stopped by to speak with and watch some of its … more
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2023 Undeniably Dairy Award for Savory Dish at the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s Chef Showdown Grand Finale
Sera Cuni does it again, winning another competition
PITTSBORO —  Sera Cuni cannot be stopped.    The celebrity chef and owner of Cafe Root Cellar added another trophy on Monday, taking home the 2023 Undeniably Dairy Award for … more
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‘This is another milestone’: The Hispanic Liaison hosts a celebration to welcome the community into its new office space
SILER CITY — An hour before the grand opening celebration for The Hispanic Liaison, hoards of people flooded the new space at 404 N. Holly Ave., decorated with vibrant announcements for … more
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Local pottery Mark Hewitt’s first public kiln opening since the COVID-19 pandemic felt like a homecoming. Here, customers lined up on Johnny Burke Road in Pittsboro over the weekend to view pottery and purchase pieces.
Local potter Mark Hewitt opens first public kiln since COVID-19 [Photo gallery]
Local potter Mark Hewitt hosted his first public kiln opening since the pandemic opened, inviting customers last weekend to view pottery and purchase pieces outside Hewitt's Pittsboro home he shares … more
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Hawk's Nest leaves gardener grounded and happy
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Chatham’s Farmers’ Markets
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Fair Game's Lyle Estill stands with barrels where their unique spirits age.
Diversity at The Plant, Businesses thrive, growing together
The Plant on Lorax Lane in Pittsboro has lived many lives. The facility now boasts 12 diverse tenants, from electricians and engineers, to organic and sustainable products, to craft distillers. Owner Lyle Estill calls the facility an eco-industrial park which also hosts the Chatham Beverage District. more
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RECLAIMING SPACES IN PITTSBORO Ralph 'Screech' Swager (left) of Moncure and Snuffy Smith of Pittsboro show off the new sign for Davenport's Cafe Diem. The old restaurant is one of several spaces that are finding new purpose in Pittsboro. The town's quirky and creative atmosphere attracts people and businesses that can innovate and see beyond a building's past lives and breath new life into it. The News + Record visited downtown Pittsboro to highlight just some of the reclaimed spaces in Pittsboro..See photo essay, pages B4-B5.
Pittsboro’s Reclaimed Spaces
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