Aired on Sept. 7, 2025

• Food Festival, Carribean Food, Craft Spirits

The Plant in Pittsboro is fast becoming the go to place in this region for local food, locally crafted spirits, and food festivals. The 18th Annual PepperFest is a beloved part of this community that gets better and better every year with chefs testing their creativity to use peppers in innovative ways. Enjoy family friendly food, music, crafts, dancing, and the crowning of a Pepper Queen and Pepper King. Join the fun on Sunday, September 14th from Noon to 6 PM at The Plant, Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

Arlo Estill is a farmer, artist, and entrepreneur in Pittsboro, NC. He runs Hempsmith Clothing Co., a sustainable, slow fashion brand and Little Pond Gardens which is one of the onsite farms at The Plant in Pittsboro. He practices regenerative agriculture by building the soil while growing food and continues to develop the food system at The Plant. He grew up at The Plant and now helps manage the project with his parents, Lyle and Tami. 

Jason Rhoden is the chef and owner of Kingston 99 Kitchen, a Caribbean restaurant located in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Born and raised in Jamaica, Jason brings his rich cultural heritage and authentic family recipes to the table, sharing the soulful essence of Jamaican cuisine with the local community.

“On The Porch” is hosted by Randolph ”Randy” Voller. He is also the publisher of Chatham County Line. Randy welcomes guests to the show who are from the communities of art, academia, business, and politics for friendly and informative conversations. “On The Porch” airs every Sunday at 11:06 AM, and is repeated at 5:06 PM and 8:06 PM on WCHL-FM 97.9. The show also streams on ChapelBoro.com
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