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Black-owned businesses give back to Chapel Hill community in different ways

By Sierra President | February 26

Chapel Hill is home to a number of Black-owned businesses, many of which are community-oriented. During Black History Month, they continue to give back. ...

Delta Sigma Pi no longer associated with Undergraduate Business Program after recruitment complaints

By Lauren Rhodes | February 25

Delta Sigma Pi, a co-ed business fraternity at UNC, is no longer affiliated with the University’s Undergraduate Business Program until at least fall ...

Eshelman Institute pursues digital health solutions for Black N.C. community

By Satchel Walton | February 21

A new grant will now allow UNC’s Eshelman Institute for Innovation to help create PowerUp, an initiative to address food insecurity and mental ...

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Development at University Place Mall raises excitement for businesses

By Caroline Dickey | February 19

In August 2022, Ram Realty Advisors announced they would begin a redevelopment campaign at University Place Mall in Chapel Hill. Construction has since ...

New tenants to potentially fill vacant spaces at Franklin and Columbia intersection

By Carly Breland | February 19

The intersection of Franklin and Columbia streets, one of the busiest and most prominent intersections in Chapel Hill, currently has three empty storefronts. ...

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New shopping center under development on US 15-501, despite controversy

By Kaitlyn Church | February 19

A new shopping center is in development along U.S. Highway 15-501, south of Chapel Hill and on track to open this summer. The development, 501 Landing, ...

There are ten stores with ATF violations within 25 miles of UNC's Campus

Over 750 ATF violations have been committed by gun stores around the state

By Gowri Abhinanda | February 19

Between 2015 and 2018, North Carolina gun stores received 178 violations from federal investigators. Violations range from clerical errors to the illegal ...

Former employees of IZA Whiskey & Eats allege owner allowed workplace misconduct, harassment

By Samuel Long | February 17

Several former workers at IZA Whiskey & Eats, a popular Carrboro restaurant, have brought forward allegations of employee mistreatment and negligence ...

Summer Careers Academy to partner with UNC, other organizations to improve program

By Bridget Bendezu | February 15

The Summer Careers Academy will welcome its second cohort of students this year after a successful launch last year. The application period for students ...

Crumbl Cookies holds grand opening for Franklin Street location

By Vina Senthil | February 14

Chapel Hill's first-ever and highly-anticipated Crumbl Cookies held a grand opening for its Franklin Street on Feb. 10. After months of speculation about ...

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Editorial: Get rich quick schemes versus college students

By Editorial Board | February 14

"College students have an obligation to stay vigilant of the signs of being recruited into a multi-level marketing scheme. Pitches to join sales teams ...

Chapel Hill Transit to reimplement real-time bus tracking using new equipment

By Avery Baker | February 14

After a series of delays, Chapel Hill Transit is beginning to receive the new equipment needed to get Next Bus live bus tracking running again. Transit ...

Chapel Hill restaurants thrive, increase success during Triangle Restaurant Week

By Caroline Horne | February 1

Triangle Restaurant Week is open to all restaurants in the area, as long as they meet the event requirements. In the past, Butler said over 100 restaurants ...

TOPO Distillery to close Feb. 15 after more than 10 years in business

By Vina Senthil | January 31

The distillery produced a wide variety of liquors, including vodka, gin, unaged whisky and wheat whiskey. Visitors were offered a tour of the distillery ...

'Rameses in Wonderland': Student-run escape room to launch in Cobb Residence Hall

By Amie Cooke | January 31

Chapel Thrill Escapes, the first student-operated and student-built escape room, is making it's return to campus with the "Rameses in Wonderland" room. This ...

Column: Resale culture disadvantages customers

By Zari Taylor | January 26

"Companies have little actual incentive to prevent reselling – they profit regardless. But resale culture hurts customers the most, and customers should ...

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North Carolina gains over 28,000 jobs, Chapel Hill sees opportunities for growth

By Caroline Horne | January 19

Gov. Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina gained 28,690 new jobs in 2022 according to a press release issued by the North Carolina Department of Commerce ...

Ay Por Dios!, new Oaxaca-inspired restaurant, to open later this year

By Vina Senthil | January 18

Ay Por Dios! Mexican Bistro, an upscale Mexican fusion restaurant, will open on West Franklin Street early this year. The restaurant combines food from ...

Several new small businesses open on Franklin Street and in downtown Chapel Hill

By Sophia Fanning | January 17

Downtown Chapel Hill and Franklin Street have recently welcomed new businesses selling goods ranging from crystals and locally-made art to men's clothing ...

Gourmet cookie franchise Crumbl Cookies to hold grand opening on Feb. 3

By Maddie Policastro | January 11

It’s time to grab your milk and get ready for some cookies! Crumbl Cookies will hold a grand opening of its Franklin Street location on Feb. 3.