LETTER FROM THE MANAGING EDITOR
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hen I joined the Chatham Magazine team last year, I was most excited by the challenge of evolving the publication to better represent our growing community. As spring (and my first anniversary as managing editor) approaches, we are thrilled to unveil a refreshed identity. Our bold new look, spearheaded by Creative Director Kevin Brown, reflects both the vibrant growth and deep-rooted history that shape our cherished piece of North Carolina. It is also serendipitous, then, that our redesign coincides with our annual Women’s Issue. I can’t think of a better time to take a daring step with our brand than in alignment with these stories. We profile 10 illuminating entrepreneurs, advocates, creative thinkers, mothers, students and friends who help shape our county starting on page 33. We hope you enjoy getting to know them as much as we did. This is also our Home & Garden issue, a celebration of the growth synonymous with spring. Cultivate your own slice of paradise with gardening tips from area experts (page 92) and meet the women who revitalized The Parlour at Manns Chapel, turning an abandoned local landmark into a vibrant event venue that’s hosted weddings and other special occasions for the past 10 years. Speaking of growth, we sat down with the newly elected mayors of Siler City and Pittsboro to learn more about their visions for our towns. Meet Donald Matthews and Kyle Shipp on page 24. This is such an exciting time to be in Chatham. We’re honored to share this chapter with you. cm
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