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SECU Family House fundraises more than $6 million for building expansion

By Alex Gailey | October 22

State Employees Credit Union Family House in Chapel Hill recently announced its capital fundraising campaign of $8 million will nearly double the size ...

Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen is a town favorite located on E. Franklin St.

Ordinances prevent drive-thrus in Chapel Hill, Carrboro

By Gregory Hall | October 16

New drive-thrus in Chapel Hill and Carrboro are hard to find due to ordinances that restrict restaurant drive-thrus.

Al's Burger Shack held a benefit night Sunday afternoon for hurricane victims in Puerto Rico.

Al’s Burger Shack helps fundraise for Puerto Rico

By Sophia Wilhelm | October 8

Al’s Burger Shack offered Puerto Rican delicacies and live music on Sunday to fundraise for those affected by the recent hurricanes in Puerto Rico. ...

Higher rent rates put stress on businesses in Blue Hill District

By Alex Gailey | October 5

It’s too early to tell whether Blue Hill District, formerly known as the Ephesus-Fordham District, will live up to its full potential as the area evolves ...

Local seafood market supports coastal NC fishers every Wednesday

By Ashley Peterson | October 5

Walking into Tom Robinson’s Seafood shop is like being transported to an old-fashioned fish market. The sharp smell of fish fills the air and customers ...

It's not a walk in the park for Fit4Moms

By Jacquelyn Melinek | October 5

Mother of two young children, business owner and fitness instructor at Fit4Mom are a few titles Amy Rosso holds.

Owner of Carrburritos, Rae Fairbanks Mosher, stops and smiles out on the patio of her restaurant.

Carrburritos still rolling forward 20 years later

By Maryam Mohamed | October 5

Rae Fairbanks Mosher, never thought she would be a business owner. But now, as the owner and manager of Carrburritos — a restaurant in Carrboro ...

It's a Coffee World at UNC, but where does that coffee come from?

By Simrann Wadhwa | October 4

UNC students have become accustomed to studying in the small coffee shops in the nooks and corners of Carrboro and Franklin Street. The many cafés in ...

Pizza places abound on Franklin Street

By Kari Larsen | October 3

MidiCi will join the eight pizza restaurants on Franklin Street. The California-based pizza chain is to open in the winter under Top of the Hill ...

New company could bring jobs to the Triangle

By Tallman Boyd | October 2

Infosys will open its North Carolina Technology and Innovation Hub, which plans to hire 2,000 Americans workers by 2021, in Raleigh — giving career ...

Customers could soon be paying more for their Duke Energy bill

By Georgia Wieland-Stanford | September 28

Duke Energy is considering rate increases for its North Carolina customers.

UNC sophomore Laura Perron enjoys a Sunday afternoon with her dog, Hershey, at Weaver Street Market, a dog friendly establishment in Carrboro.

Downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro offer dog-friendly dining options

By Claire Willmschen | September 28

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro area seems to have many people that are dog lovers. Between local families and students, someone is often walking a dog ...

A municipal parking lot located at 203 S. Greensboro St. in Carrboro, NC.

Planned Carrboro Library creates parking concerns

By Doug Dubrowski | September 26

Plans to bring a southern branch of the Orange County Library are complicating parking in Carrboro.

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

All up in your business for Sept. 22

By Ashley Peterson | September 21

Many UNC students make the trek to Carrboro for a cup of local craft coffee and peaceful environment. Walk no farther because a new coffee shop is in ...

Orange County hosted a job fair in September at University Place in Chapel Hill.

Orange County hosts job fair for prospective employees

By Doug Dubrowski | September 20

Dozens of employers filled the halls inside University Place with stands Wednesday, offering hiring information to potential employees as part of the ...

Organized theft is costing retailers $30 billion a year. Here's what NC is doing about it.

By Lucas Risinger | September 18

North Carolina is taking action in response to a growing trend of organized retail theft in the state.

Katie Mullett, a sophomore psychology major, browses the clothing section at Rumors.

Rumors Boutique: Not your average thrift store

By Karlton Tate | September 12

Rumors Boutique is not the average thrift store in Chapel Hill. Located behind Al’s Burger Shack off of North Graham Street, Rumors offers ...

GoTriangle is looking into purchasing Proterra’s low-emission buses if they receive a federal grant for electric vehicles. Photo courtesy of Proterra.

GoTriangle goes green: Electric buses could be in NC's future

By Kayli Watson | September 12

Low-emission, electric buses could be coming to North Carolina.

Could Amazon be coming to the Triangle?

By Olivia Slagle | September 12

Amazon announced Thursday that it will be building a new headquarters in a U.S. metropolitan area.

Local businesses join fight against racism

By Erik Beene | August 21

Everything from bars to arcades to hair salons are banding together to support Charlottesville after deadly protests swept the city earlier this month. ...