When it comes to spreading holiday cheer, the residents of this Chatham County town start early.
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4 Can’t-Miss Mysteries
Check out these four books — written by North Carolina authors and selected by mystery aficionado Pete Mock — for a month of nonstop thrills.
The Man of Mystery at McIntyre’s Books
A longtime Chatham County bookseller shares his affinity for suspenseful plots so that readers can experience the thrill of answering a mystery novel’s key question: Whodunit?
Fearrington’s Visionaries
Since the 1980s, Fearrington House in Pittsboro has carried on a fine-dining tradition rooted in elegance and shaped by the restaurant’s late founder and its ambitious first chef.
6 Places to Find the Perfect Present
North Carolina is home to a trove of innovative craftsmen and charming shops, making it easy to find the perfect present for everyone.
Postal Fish Company
The owners of Postal Fish Company delight in introducing Pittsboro diners to lesser-known (but mighty tasty) fish from North Carolina waters. The result is a sustainable menu that changes with the tides.
Best-Kept Secrets in the Triangle: Carolina Tiger Rescue
Pittsboro is home to one of only two federally defined big-cat sanctuaries on the East Coast. Here, rescued wild cats can live in dignity in their new “forever home.”
Santa’s Helpers: Santa Al
Twenty-five years of Santa-ing led Al Capehart to write a book about his Santa Claus adventures.
The Art of Earth and Fire at Mark Hewitt’s Potter’s Studio
The pilgrimage to a Pittsboro potter’s studio will change you. Step inside the kiln, tour the workshop, and leave with a new understanding of an old craft.
