Zayka Indian Cuisine replacing Basecamp on Franklin Street, set to open in May

Renovations for the restaurant are roughly halfway completed, Keshav Kalia, owner of Zayka Indian Cuisine, said. He is excited about joining the other ...

Federal funding allocated to strengthen minority and women-led N.C. businesses

10 women-led and minority-led capital firms in North Carolina were granted funding to invest into underserved small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Who's on aux: Employees set the mood in Chapel Hill establishments

On Franklin Street, wide varieties of music escape the insides of different storefronts. Passersby may wonder who is playing the music and how they ...

'Completely unique': Durham bar offers tarot and safe space

Arcana Durham, a basement bar in the center of Durham's downtown is alternative, witchy and LGBTQ+ affirming. In addition, the bar fills a unique niche ...

Tin Cup Joe closes, owner points to infrastructure, housing

Local coffee shop Tin Cup Joe closed its doors after nearly eight years of serving Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Owner Chris Jordan says infrastructure changes, ...

New Buc-ee’s location approved in Mebane, amid environmental concerns

The new Buc-ee's location approved for an exit of I-40/85 in Mebane would be the first location in North Carolina. But, the approval comes over the concerns ...

'We are needed': Queer and trans carpenters start renovations company

“If it's not cis male dominated, it’s very women centered,” Greer Roberts, one of the founders of Splitgill Carpentry, said. “Which is cool, ...

UNC events and clubs kickoff the spring semester

Whether you're looking to meet new people, join a book club or learn more about social justice, there are plenty of ways for students to get involved ...

Future of Linda's unclear as closure may not be permanent

On Jan 2., the owner of Linda's Bar and Grill Chris Carini announced that the popular Franklin Street restaurant would be shutting its doors for good. ...

Local businesses struggle with inflation, increase collaboration

“Coming together as a community, whether it's to bring these fun experiences to downtown or whether it's to help support one another, has really been ...

Column: This isn't your parents' Black Friday

"A day lauded for bargains so good that people physically fight for them is bound to lose excitement when the bargain can be had weeks before."

'Such an extreme measure': Carr Mill Mall introduces heightened parking lot security

“It seems unnecessary to use such an extreme measure because they’re not giving you a warning, they’re not giving you a ticket — they are just ...

'A new home': The Purple Bowl to relocate on Franklin Street

Taylor Gilland, The Purple Bowl owner, said the Town of Chapel Hill did not have any role in helping find the business' new space at 505 W. Franklin St. ...

The Cheese Shop in Carrboro plans restaurant expansion for next summer

The new restaurant will be located next to the Belltree Cocktail Club in the Carolina Car Wash building at 100B Brewer Lane, and the expansion will include ...

Shrunken Head Boutique to add second storefront on East Franklin Street

Shrunken Head Boutique is adding a second storefront at 161 E. Franklin St., just a few doors down from its current location. The new store, which will ...

Carrboro honors businesses owners during Minority Enterprise Development Week

"It’s less about whether it matches a demographic measure and more about meeting the needs of people who come to the town and say, 'Hey, I want to start ...

Community members reflect on Shuford program almost 20 years after its creation

The Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship allows students to complete an entrepreneurship minor in one semester, as well as provides scholarship-funded ...

Raising Cane's to open on the corner of Franklin and Columbia on Nov. 7

After months of waiting since its announced spring 2023 opening, the first-ever standalone Raising Cane’s restaurant in North Carolina will open on ...

Months after fire, Med Deli continues operations, prepares to rebuild main location