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Here's how COVID-19 has affected Chapel Hill tourism

By Olivia Rojas | July 24

“We are a safer community to be in than many other places,” Aaron Nelson, the president and CEO of the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, ...

Orange County officials aim to quell late-night crowds with new order

By Taylor Heeden | July 22

If you want a late-night bite in Chapel Hill these days, you'll need to make it at home or order it to go. In response to concerns from residents, University ...

'You think of giving up the business': Retailers recoup amid COVID-19, student absence

By Maris Ava Cruz | July 14

“We need the students to be back in the fall if at all possible," one retailer said. "We need the students back on campus and we need football to be ...

N.C. artists raise funds for Cat's Cradle as industry struggles amid pandemic

By Camila Moreno-Lizarazo | July 7

The arts is one of the industries most impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Here's how the arts community in Orange County, including longstanding music ...

Column: A first-year's guide to food on Franklin Street

By Audrey Selley | July 1

Walking down Franklin in search of dinner is practically a rite of passage in Chapel Hill. We'll get you started with some basics, but make sure to roam ...

Here's why some bars are able to reopen in Orange County

By Elizabeth Egan | June 11

As North Carolina has moved into Phase 2 of reopening, some self-described bars have been able to reopen under a loophole in state statutes that defines ...

Application live for second round of Orange County-sponsored small business funding

By Camila Moreno-Lizarazo | June 7

The funding, which small businesses can apply for until June 17 at 11:59 p.m., will be entirely distributed via grant, not loan.

Customers dine at Mama Dip's Kitchen for lunch on May 24.

Here are some Black-owned businesses you can support in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Audrey Selley | June 5

“Minority businesses are more likely to be small businesses, so supporting these businesses really builds diversity into our local economy, in addition ...

Ready to (safely) secondhand shop? Here's what thrift stores are open in the Triangle

By Alexandra Smith | June 2

Some Chapel Hill and Carrboro thrift stores have reopened for business — but it won't be business as usual, as shops implement new safety guidelines. ...

Protest over death of George Floyd escalates in Raleigh as police deploy tear gas

By Suzannah Claire Perry and Maydha Devarajan | June 1

Thousands gathered in Raleigh this Saturday to peacefully protest. The next morning, downtown was decimated. After a peaceful protest that began around ...

Chapel Hill salons grapple with reopening safely in the first week of Phase 2

By Camila Moreno-Lizarazo | May 28

"Health is a whole lot more important than a haircut," Marilyn Chaplin, owner of Legacy Cuts Barber Shop, said. "I understand that I'm not working, but ...

These Franklin Street restaurants have reopened for dine-in services during Phase 2

By Suzannah Claire Perry and Alexandra Smith | May 26

While many restaurants on Franklin Street are either staying closed or are open exclusively for takeout, delivery or curbside service, these restaurants ...

Proposal aims to accommodate social distancing, increase foot traffic on Franklin Street

By Audrey Selley | May 20

The executive director for the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership proposed making temporary modifications to the area during the state's phased reopening, ...

Kipos Greek Taverna closes on Franklin Street, to reopen in new Chapel Hill location

By Hannah McClellan | May 17

Kipos Greek Taverna's owners have closed their Franklin Street location, but plan to reopen in a new Chapel Hill location. The decision was a “direct ...

Kenan-Flagler Business School receives $11 million donation for new building

By Kyle Ingram | May 14

UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School announced Tuesday that the school will receive $11 million to support construction of a new building. The donation, ...

Local book providers adapt through coronavirus pandemic

By Britney Nguyen | May 13

After closing their physical doors, bookstores and literacy nonprofits in Chapel Hill are adapting their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, turning ...

Here's how Franklin Street restaurants are adjusting to the COVID-19 crisis

By Audrey Selley | May 5

For nearly two months, there have been no students and no dine-in services for Franklin Street restaurants. Here's how some of downtown Chapel Hill's ...

Top of the Hill Distillery produces hand sanitizer to meet local need

By Lilly Clark | April 19

When the staff of Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery saw community members and healthcare providers struggling with a hand sanitizer shortage, they ...

Listen: Local business owners talk about their experiences dealing with COVID-19

By Taylor Heeden | April 5

The coronavirus pandemic is impacting local businesses. Reporter Taylor Heeden sat down with local business owners and politicians to discuss economic ...

UNC student starts GoFundMe for Cosmic Cantina kitchen workers as hours get cut

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | March 26

The Cosmic Cantina cashier who started the fundraiser cites the hard work, passion, effort, and skill of his coworkers, and believes they are well-deserving ...