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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 ...

The Food Recovery Network at UNC-Chapel Hill partners with Panera Bread as a recovery location to collect surplus food for partner agencies that work to fight food insecurity.

UNC's Food Recovery Network will keep working through summer, but they need volunteers

By Mickayla McCann | April 25

UNC’s Food Recovery Network has donated 545 pounds of food this year but is facing a dwindling volunteer pool for the summer.

First year Ashley Boldt says Uber is helpful for out-of-state students like herself who don’t always have access to a car on campus.

Uber everywhere: ridesharing companies used for a variety for a reasons

By Molly Horak | April 24

UNC first-year Ashley Boldt typically uses Uber several times a week. Without a car on campus, the service lets her go to the supermarket, the airport ...

Warmer weather signals the start of NC Beer Month

By Doug Dubrowski | April 8

Steel String Brewery Co-owner Andrew Scharfenberg said the brewery focuses most on holding beer tastings during April, which can drive future sales ...

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation names Raleigh as 11th best food truck city

By Michael Meeks | April 5

Raleigh has been ranked as the 11th best city in the country for food trucks, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Government regulations ...

Chapel Hill staple Spanky's closes after 40 years on Franklin Street

By Molly Horak | April 1

Generations of Spanky’s patrons reminisce on the restaurant's memorable imprint on Chapel Hill culture as it closed its doors for the last time. ...

Spanky's Bar and Grill to close March 31

By Molly Horak | March 30

Spanky's Bar and Grill, a Franklin Street staple, will close Saturday after 40 years.

UNC-system President Margaret Spellings (left) sits next to chairperson Lou Bissette (right) during a September 2017 UNC Board of Governors meeting.

BOG approves business school tuition increases, other school fees

By Blake Weaver | March 27

The UNC-system Board of Governors approved increases in tuition and fees for certain undergraduates at some UNC-system campuses. See if this applies to ...

Burgers, ice cream and pharmaceuticals: All up in your business for March 27

By Mickayla McCann | March 27

Check out the latest business developments in Chapel Hill.