Pittsboro, NC News and In-Depth Reporting

Such a Thing as a Free Lunch

Big Fat Philly Sandwich Shop's food truck at a Quiltmaker Cafe pop-up in downtown Pittsboro. (Photos by Hanna Raskin)

The pay-what-you-will cafe format flourishes in the South.

The Most Magical Place in North Carolina

Disney is planning a new development near the Haw River in Chatham County. (Julia Wall for The Assembly)

Disney’s new planned development in Chatham County adds to tensions over growth, infrastructure, and the environment.

Changing A River’s Course

View of the historic Granite Mill from the banks of the Haw River.

A new movement wants to establish that the Haw River has its own independent, inalienable rights. It’s a long shot, but organizers hope it can change the framing of environmental protection.

Buried Treasure

Franklin Garland holds a pair of truffles.

With a hospitable climate and numerous success stories, North Carolina has become the hub of the country’s young truffle industry.