LETTER FROM THE MANAGING EDITOR
Ready for Adventure
I
live in Fearrington Village and recently reflected on just how much has changed – and how quickly – in my neck of the woods since I moved into my home in 2020. I can’t remember a time before the Food Lion on Hwy. 15-501, for example, though it’s only been open about a year and a half. Transformation is happening all around us, and it can be hard to envision where and when these shifts are taking place, so we created a map (page 80) to contextualize some of the residential, commercial and mixed-use developments that are planned or currently underway throughout the county. We also spoke with Pamela Baldwin, a Pittsboro native and longtime member of the town board of commissioners, about the evolutions she has witnessed and how Pittsboro is preparing for what is coming next. Get her perspective on page 36. Speaking of change, this issue also focuses on some of the incredible kids in our community as well as the arts programs, camps and clubs that nurture them and their families as they grow. We are so lucky to have resources like Chatham County Public Libraries, which hosts programs and contests that encourage kids to think creatively, and Camp Royall, a place where children and adults with autism can forge friendships, hone skills and create lifelong memories. Dive into these stories and more beginning on page 40. This time of year often seems to pass slowly at first, then all at once. Though it’s only February, spring and summer plans are starting to take shape. If, like me, you’re already feeling behind, our North Carolina road trip inspirations (page 32) and annual camp guide (page 58) are great places to start getting organized! We hope they help you find new ways to enjoy the warm months ahead. CM Take good care,
morgan.weston@chathammagazinenc.com
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CHATHAM MAGAZINE
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2024
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