CHATHAM COUNTY
County Offices
12 East Street
Pittsboro 919-542-8200
https://www.chathamcountync.gov/
Chamber of Commerce
531 East Third Street
Silver City 919-742-3333
https://www.ccucc.net/
Fast-growing Chatham County harmonizes picturesque rural landscapes with charming small towns and unique villages, drawing newcomers to an outstanding quality of life. This beautiful county, part of the Research Triangle Region, is ideally situated near the finest resources and amenities in the Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area.
Services
The respect for education is evident in Chatham County, anchored by public schools that offer modern classrooms, dedicated staff members, and an emphasis on personalized attention. Central Carolina Community College offers two campus centers in Chatham County, one in Pittsboro and one in Siler City. Pittsboro is home to the CCCC’s unique sustainable framing program as well as a number of curriculum programs, a small business center, and a day care facility. SAGE in Siler City offers an alternative technical skills facility, and the Henry B. Siler School houses classrooms for credit and non-credit courses. The college serves Harnett and Lee counties, each campus or center adding general and specialized resources. The Harnett Campus in Lillington features a variety of high tech, public service, health, industrial, and engineering programs as well as university transfer degrees. Triton High School in Erwin is the broadcasting center for a radio station that is operated by CCCC, while Dunn is home to the Dunn School of Cosmetology and the Triangle South Enterprise Center. The main Lee campus houses the college administration and is home to several regionally exclusive programs. The North Carolina School of Telecommunications is a unique instructional program with a new state-of-the-art home in the county’s industrial park. Lee County is also home to CCCC’s Emergency Services Training Center. The Raleigh-Durham region is rich in institutions of higher education, including three nationally and internationally recognized doctoral research universities: Duke University in Durham, North Carolina State University in Raleigh, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Quality healthcare services are close to home, anchored by Chatham Hospital, providing emergency services to more than 1,000 patients each month in a newly renovated 5,500-square-foot Emergency Room. The hospital is celebrating its arrival in an all-new facility in Siler City’s Central Carolina Business Campus, conveniently close to the intersection of US Highways 64 and 421. The hospital provides a wide variety of specialty services and centers, including Cardiac Rehabilitation, a customized program of exercise and education designed to strengthen the heart and vascular system and develop a healthy lifestyle. The Sleep Lab does remarkable work in diagnosing sleeping disorders. Outpatient services are well-developed and provide convenient laboratory, imaging, and treatment options for residents throughout the county. Nearby, Durham holds the reputation of being City of Medicine, USA. The hospitals at the heart of that title are Duke University Hospital & Medical Center, Duke Children’s Hospital & McGovern-Davison Health Center, Durham Regional Hospital, Durham Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital, and North Carolina Eye & Ear Hospital.
Lifestyle
Crowned by the jewel of the breathtakingly beautiful Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, Chatham County offers a scenic background for friendly cities and towns. Sprawling new residential communities are framed in postcard-perfect images of tree-canopied trails, signature golf courses, upscale shopping and dining, and spectacular views. The state recreation area itself is a paradise of outdoor enjoyment, offering 14,000 acres of sparkling water surface for boating, watersports, and fishing. Surrounding the lake is the Lower Haw River State Natural Area. White Pines Nature Preserve is another popular recreation site at the confluence of the Deep and Rocky rivers. Panoramic hiking trails graced by amazing plants and flowers offer forest and river views in this area on the North Caroline Birding Trail. Developed sports facilities and services include lush parks, picnic areas, sports courts and fields, and a wide variety of first-rate private sports clubs. The annual calendar is alive with special events, festivals, celebrations, and seasonal traditions in this colorful area, from regional highlights like the Haw River Festival to more frequently occurring events like antiques shows, garden and home tours, art shows, and wine tastings.
Newcomers are drawn to Chatham County for its unique blend of quiet streets and friendly people in close proximity to the bustling Research Triangle Park and many other regional destinations. World-class cultural enrichment, vibrant employment centers, internationally recognized healthcare, and famous universities are all accessible from a beautiful country home in Chatham County. This are is growing in popularity for its ability to present the finest of yesterday wrapped in true historic charm, but also for its unusually attractive selection of handsome new contemporary residential villages. Pittsboro invites visitors to stroll down the pedestrian-friendly streets of Historic Downtown, featuring a quaint mix of antique dealers, retail shops, neighborhood eateries, and historic churches. No less charming but very contemporary, Fearrington Village offers a delightful group of boutiques and even a weekly Farmers Market. Chatham County is destined to continue along its current path of rapid growth and development as more and more people are introduced to its natural beauty, charm, and grace.
Cary
City Offices
919-469-4000
https://www.townofcary.org/
Chamber of Commerce
919-467-1016
https://www.carychamber.com/
The thriving city of Cary enjoys a strategic location in the heart of the Triangle area between Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park. This entire region has consistently earned accolades as one of the top areas in the nation to live, work, buy a home, start a business, raise a family, and even retire. Money Magazine specifically cited Cary as “the hottest town in the East and one of six Hottest towns in America. The same publication called Cary one of the Best Small Cities in America and among the top five Best Places to Live. Tree-lined streets and well-groomed subdivisions as well as handsome office parks are evidence that Cary is growing in a way that will preserve the quality of life that make this city so appealing. The education level of local residents is unusually high, driven by the influence of major universities, research centers, and nationally recognized healthcare facilities. Many first-rate businesses and national retailers guarantee a convenient lifestyle. The local Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources programs are designed to please every taste and age group. The lion’s share of Cary is located in Wake County, but a portion of the fast-growing city is now in eastern Chatham County.
Colvard Farms
County Offices
919-542-8200
https://www.chathamcountync.gov/
Chamber of Commerce
919-742-3333
https://www.ccucc.net/
The unincorporated community of Colvard Farms is one of several large residential communities that have sprung up in Chatham County. Luxurious residences, premier amenities, spectacular natural beauty, and a family centered lifestyle are the hallmarks of Colvard Farms. Two miles of nature trails wind through forests and fields, including a paved path for walking, running, or biking. Some of the cul-de-sacs in the community even surround neighborhood parks for home lots that seem to meld into nature. Recreational facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, picnic areas, and playgrounds for year-round enjoyment. Outstanding fishing and birding are close to home, along with Jordan Lake watersports. Planned residential villages like Colvard Farms are adding serene yet elegant living environments to the Research Triangle Park region and have become a very popular choice for relocating families or those who just want a retreat from urban bustle at the end of the work day.
Fearrington Village
County Offices
919-542-8200
https://www.chathamcountync.gov/
Chamber of Commerce
919-742-3333
https://www.ccucc.net/
The peaceful and beautiful community of Fearrington Village is a feather in the cap of the entire Chatham County region. Postcard images of Belted Galloways grazing in the pasture, a picturesque pond, and a restored 18th century barn and silo welcome residents home to Fearrington Village. The housing is exceptionally attractive and supports a wide range of price ranges, home sizes, and lifestyle choices. Residents are encouraged to be active and involved in village life, with a swim and racquet club and numerous organizations and club for hobbyists. Great dining and shopping are available right in the village, where unique shops and popular restaurants combine with convenient services, office, and small businesses. Each week from May through November, the Fearrington Farmer’s Market draws enthusiastic crowds. Graced by gorgeous gardens and a diverse landscape that includes dramatic wooded estates. Fearrington is a short drive from Raleigh and the village is home to Duke University’s new wellness center with swimming, fitness classes, and training facilities.
Goldston
Town Offices
919-542-8200
https://www.chathamcountync.gov/
Chamber of Commerce
919-742-3333
https://www.ccucc.net/
Nestled in the southwestern section of Chatham County, Goldston is distinguished as the smallest municipality. This friendly and close-knit community is only a 15-mile drive from larger cities like Pittsboro, Siler City, and Sanford. Attracting newcomers to affordable real estate and small-town charm, Goldston centers around a downtown district lined by several stores and shops, restaurants, and a veteran’s memorial. The annual calendar is filled with local events that bring friends and family together, although the larger celebrations like Old Fashion Day and Hart’s Pumpkin Festival draw regional crowds. While Goldston’s appeal combines serenity and country pleasures in an intimate neighborhood setting, residents have easy access to a world of entertainment, cultural, recreational, and educational resources and amenities.
Pittsboro
Town Offices
919-542-4621
https://pittsboronc.gov/
Chamber of Commerce
919-742-3333
https://www.ccucc.net/
Historic Pittsboro was originally founded in 1787 and serves as the seat of government for Chatham County. Situated in the heart of the county, Pittsboro brings together a lively and diverse business community that brings together art galleries and studios, small farms, bed and breakfasts, retail and antique shops, restaurants, software developers, bio-fuel research and production—even the North Carolina Zen Center. The town’s Historic District covers nearly 60 acres and encompasses the rebuilt 1881 courthouse. Pittsboro is a warm, friendly, walkable town that offers housing in a wide variety of architectural styles. The appeal is so distinctive that Pittsboro was featured in an issue of Southern Living Magazine. Along the western edge of the town is a campus for Central Carolina Community College. The award-winning Silk Hope Winery is also located in Pittsboro and offers weekend tastings. Residents are minutes from Lake Jordan recreation and adjacent to the new natural area along the Haw River.
The Preserve at Lake Jordan
County Offices
919-542-8200
https://www.chathamcountync.gov/
Chamber of Commerce
919-742-3333
https://www.ccucc.net/
Newcomers are always impressed by this premier residential golf community nestled in the lushly wooded hills of Chatham County. Built around the centerpiece of an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Davis Love III, the Preserve at Jordan Lake appeals to recreational enthusiasts, young professionals, retirees, and families. The community club house offers party facilities, a fully equipped fitness center, and a junior-Olympic size pool. Tennis courts, scenic walking trails, and playgrounds for children dot the landscape of gently rolling woodlands. The Preserve at Jordan Lake offers an address where Jordan Lake attractions are literally beyond the front doorstep, including boating, sailing, watersports, and fishing. Easy commutes take residents to Chapel Hill, Durham, Research Triangle Park, Cary, and Raleigh. Moments from the best of the Triangle area, the Preserve at Jordan Lake draws new residents to a truly enviable and prestigious setting.
Siler City
City Offices
919-742-4731
https://www.silercity.org/
Chamber of Commerce
919-742-3333
https://www.ccucc.net/
Siler City is proud of a rich history that dates back to the 1800s when it began as a railroad and farming community. Today, this growing city draws newcomers to historic charm, fine schools, an arts community, and outstanding recreational opportunities. The Historic Downtown District is coming into new life through the cooperative effort of local businesses and assistance from an “arts incubator” organization. Interesting shops, services, restaurants, and galleries now line the Historic Downtown, where Art Walks now give residents an opportunity to enjoy its quaint architectural appeal. Several murals illustrating the town’s history and culture can be seen on exterior walls throughout town. The premier recreational amenity of Jordan Lake is just minutes from home for first-rate boating, fishing, camping, picnicking, and watersports. Siler City is situated in the western section of Chatham County, convenient to Greensboro and the Triangle. The major highways of US 64 and 421 intersect in the city. Several of the county’s major industries are located in Siler City, including textile plants and poultry processors.
