Co-Founder and Matriarch of The Plant in Pittsboro, Tami Schwerin joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 24, discussing upcoming events. She talked about this weekend’s Just Peachy Festival which includes a cobbler competition, live music, and more. She also talked about other upcoming events, some Pittsboro news that affects The Plant, and more.

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