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Connor Van Dyke, a senior at UNC, explains the brewing process at Steel Spring Brewery in Carrboro.

Carolina Brewery adds small-batch brews to selection

By Paige Ladisic | August 16

Carolina Brewery is a favorite for students and Chapel Hill residents alike — but to meet the growing upward trend in popularity and taste for craft ...

1789 helps Tar Heel businesses develop

By Lauren Grady | July 10

In mid-May, 1789 — a business incubator for UNC entrepreneurs — moved into 173 1/2 E. Franklin St., an office space just above Four Corners.

Eric Knight (blue plaid shirt and glasses), Hoopla Czar, and Andrew Scharfenberg (not in any pictures), Logistics Czar, work in Steel String Brewery in Carrboro, which they are opening. "Yeah, we decided not to be boring," Knight said in regards to their position titles.

Steel String Brewery to come to Carrboro in May

By Paige Ladisic | April 11

Carrboro resident and newly minted “Brew Czar” Will Isley can’t think of a place he’d rather call home.

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill opens its doors in 140 West

By Danielle Herman | April 9

When Lime Fresh Mexican Grill opens its doors today in the 140 West Franklin development, more than 50 sombrero-wearing hot sauce bottles will greet hungry ...

Former Pepper’s Pizza employees seek pay

By Summer Winkler | April 4

Former employees of the now-defunct Pepper’s Pizza have filed labor complaints claiming owner David “Pepper” Harvey owes them thousands of dollars ...

Chapel Hill program allows business owners to look before they buy

By Holly West | April 1

A new program in Chapel Hill is aimed at letting prospective businesses know exactly what they’re getting into before they commit to a space.

Vimala Rajendran, owner of Vimala’s Curryblossom Café, is a sexual assault survivor and speaks out against violence against women.

Vimala's restaurateur calls community to speak out about violence against women

By Chelsey Dulaney | March 31

On the door of Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe on West Franklin Street is a sign: “Food is a human right, and no one will be turned away.”

BSki’s franchise sparks nationwide interest

By Lauren Grady | March 31

After announcing plans to franchise last fall, Franklin Street restaurant BSki’s Tortilla Wrap Grill has received offers from people all across the ...

Franklin Street restaurant Lantern paints over mural

By Paige Ladisic | March 26

Chapel Hill residents might be saddened to see a mural that has decorated Franklin Street since 1999 covered with black paint — but Chapel Hill officials ...

Yalu Rivas tosses pizza dough at Friday's training night. "I think it's one of the best pizzas," she said.

Mellow Mushroom takes Franklin Street back to the 1970s with opening today

By Jasmin Singh | March 3

When Mellow Mushroom opens on Franklin Street today, Chapel Hill will be taken back to the early 1970s.

Google keeps ‘unconventional’ office in Chapel Hill

By Graves Ganzert | February 26

In a Southern Village office that occasionally doubles as a basketball court, employees of one of the largest technology companies in the world tweak ...

Stephen Cosoli from University Florist on East Franklin Street makes deliveries on Valentines day

Florists endure Valentine’s Day gift frenzy

By Gayatri Surendranathan | February 14

Picture Santa’s workshop on Christmas Eve and you’ll have a fairly accurate image of University Florist and Gift Shop on Valentine’s Day.

Chapel Hill’s first busniess incubator, LAUNCH, opens next month at 321 W. Rosemary St.

Photo courtesy of Nicholas Thomas.

First business incubator comes to Chapel Hill

By Danielle Herman | January 13

At first, freshman Taylor Robinette wasn’t going to come to UNC. Instead, he was going to forgo college and start his own social networking site.

Town restaurants donate proceeds to ?ght hunger

By Sam Fletcher | November 14

The Chapel Hill restaurant community rallied together Tuesday to combat hunger.

Details missing from University Square plan

By Daniel Schere | November 13

Plans for redevelopment of University Square continue to stir lively debate.

Health law effects remain a question

By Daniel Schere | October 10

With the presidential election looming, Chapel Hill business owners are questioning the future of the Affordable Care Act. About 50 businesses attended ...

Plan to demolish University Square causes tenants' worry

By Daniel Schere | October 2

For 42 years, customers have frequented Larry Trollinger’s University Square business, Ken’s Quickie Mart. But that will all change as early as fall ...

Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery vodka goes on sale

By Sam Fletcher | September 25

Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery is now adding vodka to its list of organic, locally sourced menu items.

Time-Out hopes to bring food truck to campus

By Paige Ladisic | September 18

UNC students have been snacking on chicken and cheddar biscuits for almost 35 years. Soon, those biscuits will come on wheels. Eddie Williams, owner ...

Rickshaws popular among newlyweds, eco-conscious

By Cammie Bellamy | September 18

When it comes to his rickshaws, Marc Dreyfors wants customers to think romance. “We have launched many a couple into wedded life,” said Dreyfors, ...