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Crook's Corner has a new owner who hopes to appeal to a broader community

By Julia Masters | October 15

Crook's Corner, a staple in Chapel Hill, is expecting little change with a new owner and a new chef coming in. The future promises to attract a younger ...

NC coffee vendor blends quality, sustainability and education

By Mattias Miller | October 14

Counter Culture Coffee aims to impact both the local community and the American public, while producing quality coffee from environmentally conscious ...

Eat good. Feel good. B.GOOD.

By Rachel Weyne | October 7

B.GOOD is the latest restaurant to call Chapel Hill home. The joint boasts fast and healthy meals that create an atmosphere that feels like home. Many ...

Franklin street remains busy as Chapel Hill residents and students make trips to Target.

Orange County faces high losses of potential retail sales

By Laura Brummett | October 1

Orange County is facing a retail gap that has lost the county millions of dollars in potential revenue. The retail gap happens when residents report ...

Carrboro businesses collaborate in developing new multi-use center

By Claire Willmschen | September 19

“I also think it will really improve the look and feel of downtown because, even though it’s adding a building, it’s adding much more than that.” ...

Lucy Best (left) and Emily Kiran work on their startup, Phyta, which looks to seaweed as the sustainable alternative for nonrenewable products.

These 3 UNC students are fighting global warming with seaweed and algae

September 17

On 15 Sept., three UNC students pitched their startup, Phyta, to a panel of world leaders at the United Nations Conference. The business seeks to make ...

Perennial Coffee and Pastries barista Anna Kasibhatla creates a new brew: a grapefruit infused spiced maple latte in 2017.

Local business owners discuss competing with popular franchises in Chapel Hill

By Laura Brummett | September 6

Chapel Hill locals prefer local businesses, but it's not easy to start one.

Carrboro barber shop tries to move on after destruction of property

By Drew Wayland | September 4

The Midway Barber Shop, one of Carrboro's oldest black-owned businesses, recently celebrated it's 70th birthday.

Chapel Hill's business community says Silent Sam protests are hurting profits

By Michael Taffe | September 2

“Last night we had 12 percent less business,” said Chris Carini, the owner of Linda’s Bar and Grill. “On the previous demonstration, the 25th, ...

Looking for a new pet? Cat Tales Cat Cafe is set to open on Franklin Street this fall

By David Saff | August 31

The owners of the new cafe are hoping to provide a more emotionally-supportive adoption process for both the animals and potential owners.

Orange County average income rises, but is it enough to outpace housing costs?

By Laura Brummett and Marin Wolf | August 29

Thousands of members of Chapel Hill's workforce are forced to commute or move out of town because of the local housing "crisis." Here's how the town is ...

In Chapel Hill, record stores stay relevant in the age of Spotify

By Rebecca Fiely | August 28

Here's what Chapel Hill records store owners think about digital distribution, big businesses and social trends.

UNC student Trey Sullivan (left) and Assistant Director of Career Services, Jonathan Adams (right), participate in a business school workshop in Hanes Hall on Aug. 28, 2017.

Undergraduate business school applications are due in four days. Are you ready?

August 28

Roughly 800 students apply annually, while only half will be admitted.

How this man overcame a debilitating illness to start a business of his own

By Charlie McGee | August 27

In 2010, David Tedrow discovered he had around five more years to live. But, now, he's working to revise the way healthcare is presented to older generations. ...

The Library bar seeks new beginning after controversial membership policy

By Drew Wayland | August 23

Under new management, The Library prepares to welcome back students and the local community after abandoning controversial membership policy.

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Parking Rebel saves the day: New business seeks more student parking options

August 21

A new business has entered the fold of parking options for students which hopes to provide close and affordable parking. Parking Rebel is a new website ...

Skipping the straw: How Chapel Hill businesses and UNC are reducing waste

By Michael Meeks | August 21

The anti-plastic straw movement has gone mainstream this summer, and now Triangle businesses and UNC are making an effort to reduce the use of single-use ...

Businesses come and go on Franklin, but residents say the spirit remains

By Laura Brummett | August 21

Students are coming back to Chapel Hill to find some favorites have closed, but they may also discover new ones.

Fried chicken and coffee partnerships: All up in your business for June 19

By Liza Zhytkova | June 19

Lula's, Spanky's replacement, hopes to be a more down to earth restaurant with inexpensive meals.

Local boutique, Vivid Emporium, gives back to West African communities

By Sophia Wilhelm | April 26

Kadiatu Kamara's new boutique, Vivid Emporium, not only provides stylish fashion choices, but also gives back to her native country of Sierra Leone and ...