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All Up In Your Business for Jan. 10: Two businesses close their doors, another one opens

By Anna Pogarcic | January 9

Chapel Hill is losing two businesses, but is gaining a new one, set to open this spring.

Former editor-in-chief Tyler Fleming's cat, Ariel, poses for a photo.

The Triangle's first cat cafe hits 'paws' on its grand opening

By Laura Brummett | January 8

The Cat Tales Cat Café is still on its way, but the grand opening has been delayed. Here's the progress so far, and what's left to be finished. ...

24 businesses that opened, closed or changed in Chapel Hill this year

By Marin Wolf | December 5

From Spanky's to Sugarland to Smoothie King, catch up on all the business news you might've missed in 2018.

Bored with your workout routine? A new barre.[d] studio comes to Franklin Street

By Jake Richard | November 28

Put down those dumbbells and stretch out your toes; a new barre studio is opening on Franklin Street with deals for college students. No experience required, ...

It’s all about the dream: Minority-owned businesses break barriers in Chapel Hill

By Laura Brummett | November 15

Minority business owners across Chapel Hill share their experiences and the hard work that went into building their businesses.

Cameron's, a unique gift shop in Carrboro, to close its doors early next year

By Sofia Lesnewski | November 14

After 42 years in business, one of Carrboro's favorite local businesses is closing for good. But it will be open through the holiday rush, so get your ...

Blue Cross N.C. partners with UNC Medicine to focus attention on rural medical care

By Maydha Devarajan | November 12

Blue Cross and Blue Shield North Carolina announced last week that as part of a larger commitment to improving community health initiatives, the company ...

The art, history and culture of coffee collide in Apt. N Coffee's mission

By Jamey Cross | November 11

Apt. N Coffee caters coffee to nontraditional places, striving to bring the intimacy of a coffee shop to every event.

Coronato aims to bring a different slice of pizza to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area

By Nicholas Emken | November 8

A new pizza place, Coronato, is planning to open in Carrboro in the spring of 2019. The owner and chef hopes his take on pizza will be unique enough to ...

Carolina Women in Business Conference brings graduates and students together

By Praveena Somasundaram | November 4

“To have female leaders telling you to be assertive and network with other women and men in the industry to get to the next level, I think it’s really ...

New CBD shop to occupy old Smoothie King space on Franklin Street

By Michael Taffe | October 28

The Hemp Store will soon open on Franklin Street after its success in downtown Raleigh.

Sugarland is being featured on a new show on Food Network.

Sugarland's closure causes cakeless customers

By Crystal Yu | October 26

"It’s just so disappointing to see that they had every opportunity and advantage both in the dealings with me, yet they just chose to let it all go.” ...

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 ...