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No. 16 UNC women's basketball takes down Villanova, 53-36, in the semifinal of Battle 4 Atlantis

| November 24

Business

Longtime Franklin Street clothier Milton Julian dies

By Maggie Monsrud | January 22

Milton Julian spent his life finding the right fit and style for his customers — and the right way to lift their spirits.

Paul Shareshian, owner of the Varsity Theatre, uses a film projector. The Varsity reached its fundraising goal and will be converting to digital.

Varsity Theatre reaches its $50,000 fundraising goal

By Parth Shah | January 22

The Varsity Theatre is ditching film and going digital.

Mohamed Jamili tends to the newly opened Mediterranean Market located within Med Deli on West Franklin Street.

Med Deli market brings fresh produce to Franklin Street

By Samantha Miner | January 16

Franklin Street’s Mediterranean Deli is now a triple threat: restaurant, bakery and market.

Carolina Ale House to open on West Franklin Street in 2015

January 15

Chapel Hill sports fans sick of crowded bars on game days can welcome another addition to town later this year with the opening of Carolina Ale House. ...

Caribou Coffee recently closed its West Franklin Street location. The shop on East Franklin Street is still open.

Caribou Coffee closed doors for good in December

By Sam James | January 15

After losing his longtime tenant at 110 W. Franklin St. last month, Owen Gwyn is determined to find a new business to lease the space that students will ...

Kasper Kubica and David Spratte are two of the founders of Clutch Lotion. Spratte said they were inspired to make the product after a doctor's visit, "My dermatologist told me to put deodorant on my palms and I absolutely refused because that's gross,"
Kubrica is a physics major and Spratte is a chemistry major.

UNC, Duke students collaborate on sweaty-palm solution

By Noelle Wells | January 13

The embarrassing problem of sweaty hands might not be an issue for long thanks to the work of a team of UNC and Duke students.

Students start waterless car washing business

By Ashlen Renner | January 13

The idea started in London, took shape in a business class at UNC and was tested in a University Mall parking lot.

Durham Mardi Gras starts fundraising for February event

By Elizabeth Baker | January 12

Durham residents and other locals are able to enjoy a Mardi Gras celebration without traveling to New Orleans, all completely free of charge. But keeping ...

Top This! latest in a series of Franklin Street closures

By Meg Garner | January 12

Matilde Alvarez and Rafael Rios saw Top This! Roast Beef, Burgers & More as an opportunity to fulfill a dream, but reality caught up with the business ...

Paul Shareshian, owner of the Varsity Theatre, is hoping to raise $50,000 by Feb. 15 with a Kickstarter fundraiser to upgrade its film projection system.

Varsity Theatre campaigns to stay open through digital changeover

By Parth Shah | January 8

Bobby Funk’s memories from the Varsity Theatre include much more than the iconic movie scenes that have flickered across the screen at the Chapel Hill ...

Alpine Bagel Cafe, a popular food stop in the Student Union, was renovated over break.

Alpine Bagel rises and shines with new look, renovations

By Mona Bazzaz | January 8

It’s the best thing since sliced bagels, according to one Alpine Bagel Cafe employee.

After a few temporary spaces and lots of construction, KidZu Children's Museum will be settling into its new home at University Mall on Friday, Jan. 16.

Kidzu Children's Museum to open permanent University Mall location

By Graves Ganzert | January 7

The echoes of children laughing and learning once heard in University Square will now live on in University Mall.

A New Mediterranean restaurant, Jasmin Bistro, is set to move into Qdoba Grill's old space on Franklin St. in early 2015.

Mediterranean restaurant to open in Qdoba spot

By Marisa Bakker | December 3

Chapel Hill is hungry for a fresh take on Franklin Street dining.

Developments spur debate around Chapel Hill

By Jasmin Singh and Holly West | December 3

A handful of major developments made progress in Chapel Hill this year, contributing the growing residential and commercial space ...

UNC Student Stores holds fifth annual Mammoth Monday

By Megan Morris | December 3

“There are a lot of things at the student store I enjoy looking at,” “We’re not some big corporation with money going out of state. The store ...

Ten Thousand Villages hosts fundraiser for Seymour Center

By Samantha Miner | December 1

The holiday shopping season in Chapel Hill is in full swing — and one local business is using the influx of customers to raise money for a worthy cause. ...

Olivia, 6, got her face painted at the 300 East Main development open house Saturday. “My favorite thing about Frozen is Olaf because he’s funny,” Olivia said.

300 East Main shows "Frozen" to benefit TABLE

By Mary Taylor Renfro | November 24

Despite sunny skies and a temperate forecast, things got a little chilly in Carrboro this weekend.

Tarheel Takeout data hacked

By Holly West | November 20

Tarheel Takeout customers are keeping a close eye on their bank accounts after the company revealed hackers might have accessed account information.

Town, county urge business, organizations to use public funds

By Kerry Lengyel | November 20

At its joint meeting with Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough officials Wednesday, the Orange County Board of Commissioners stressed the importance ...

Paul Hsurovsky in his studio off Franklin Street.

Chapel Hill artist is selling his priceless art at Crook’s Corner

By Dan O'Neill | November 18

Chapel Hill artist Paul Hrusovsky believes his work is priceless.