At the turn of the 20th century, rabbits in Chatham County were so popular and succulent, they made their way to menus in New England and added thousands to local revenue. Are they making a comeback?
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North Carolina’s Sound
Chatham County musician Tommy Edwards knows the tune of his home state by heart.
A Community Moved by Steam
The Ruritans seem to have their prints on just about anything that happens in Silk Hope. But nothing they do is bigger than their Old Fashioned Farmers’ Day. And nothing is bigger on Old Fashioned Farmers’ Day than the steam that comes from the engines that power just about everything.
Barns Reborn
For 10 years, Roger Dinger looked past old barns as he surveyed land for development and tried not to think about the buildings turning to dust. Today, he salvages their wood and hardware and turns them into works of art in his Siler City workshop.
Growing Her Vision
Jenny Fitch crafted the Fearrington Village gardens with no master plan. And today, her creativity still inspires those who carry on her legacy.
Claxton Johnson is Siler City’s Burgermaster
They’re not fancy or complicated, but for 64 years the cheeseburgers at Johnson’s Drive-In have attracted a following of diners devoted to the mouthwatering creations coming off of Claxton Johnson’s griddle.
An Urban Escape at Fearrington Village
Designed to exceed expectations, Fearrington Village’s five-star accommodations set amid a country aesthetic promise a rejuvenating retreat only minutes from the Triangle’s metropolitan hub-bub.
