Pittsboro NewsLocal news for Pittsboro, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.NC Pottery Center short of funds, in danger of closing- July 22, 2008 The center dedicated to supporting North Carolina's potters is in danger of closing unless it raises $100,000 to continue supporting the state's most enduring art form, supporters say in a letter.http://www.topix.net/city/pittsboro-nc/2008/07/nc-pottery-center-short-of-funds-in-danger-... Man loses cars to metal thief, crusher- July 11, 2008 Kendrick Edwards has spent the last few years buying and restoring old automobiles and just started working at the Pittsboro Body Shop a month ago.http://www.topix.net/city/pittsboro-nc/2008/07/man-loses-cars-to-metal-thief-crusher?fromr... Here today, gone (and eaten) tomorrow- July 8, 2008 John Dorward, associate director of the Inter-Faith Council , gladly reported that its food pantry in Carrboro remains in good shape for this time of year.http://www.topix.net/city/pittsboro-nc/2008/07/here-today-gone-and-eaten-tomorrow?fromrss=... Stitching good causes together- July 6, 2008 In earlier times, quilt making was a communal activity -- and it remains so today at Carolina Meadows.http://www.topix.net/city/pittsboro-nc/2008/07/stitching-good-causes-together?fromrss=1 Locavore Resources: Mid-Atlantic- July 5, 2008 Chef Andrea Reusing of Lantern in Chapel Hill serves pork from Eliza MacLean's Ossabaw pigs, descended from hogs stranded by conquistadors in the 16th century.http://www.topix.net/city/pittsboro-nc/2008/07/locavore-resources-mid-atlantic?fromrss=1 State awards $1 million to 'green' companies- July 3, 2008 Thirteen companies will split $1 million from a new state fund intended to help small businesses create environmentally-friendly technologies.http://www.topix.net/city/pittsboro-nc/2008/07/state-awards-1-million-to-green-companies?f... Art scene heats up in July- July 1, 2008 Helen Fann's acrylic paintings will be on display at Turning Point Gallery in University Mall from July 11 through Aug.http://www.topix.net/city/pittsboro-nc/2008/07/art-scene-heats-up-in-july?fromrss=1 |