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Wegmans is coming to Chapel Hill — just a little bit later and smaller than expected

By Sofia Lesnewski | November 7

An installation of the New York-native supermarket chain, Wegmans, is coming to Chapel Hill. The project is layered with incentives, including scholarships, ...

Local farmers markets stay open in the winter to support community

By Emily Siegmund | November 7

The local farmers markets of Chapel Hill Farmers' Market and Carrboro Farmers' Market work to further their missions by staying open year round. The benefits ...

Franklin Street Dunkin' Donuts continues to fight for drive-thru

By Nicholas Emken | November 1

The Dunkin' Donuts on Franklin Street continues to work toward obtaining a drive-thru permit. Town members have expressed concerns about the drive-thru ...

Sugarland is being featured on a new show on Food Network.

Sugarland's closure causes cakeless customers

By Crystal Yu | October 26

"It’s just so disappointing to see that they had every opportunity and advantage both in the dealings with me, yet they just chose to let it all go.” ...

UNC Student-Farmworker Alliance protests Wendy's on campus

By Cole Villena | October 25

A protest march consisting of UNC students and local community members and farmworkers occurred Thursday afternoon. They were protesting the Wendy's in ...

N.C. State is one of the only universities that has surveyed the extent of food insecurity on its campus. Here are the results.

Food insecurity grows for students, and UNC has nothing 'in the works' to study it

By Blake Weaver | October 22

As tuition costs rise, the number of college students facing food and housing insecurity has risen with it.

Crook's Corner has a new owner who hopes to appeal to a broader community

By Julia Masters | October 15

Crook's Corner, a staple in Chapel Hill, is expecting little change with a new owner and a new chef coming in. The future promises to attract a younger ...

NC coffee vendor blends quality, sustainability and education

By Mattias Miller | October 14

Counter Culture Coffee aims to impact both the local community and the American public, while producing quality coffee from environmentally conscious ...

Napoli food truck rolls out new location and adds gelato to the menu

By Alice Bennett | October 14

Carrboro's newest restaurant brings you traditional Neapolitan pizza and over 20 gelato flavors.

Durham couple brings 'flava' to allergen-conscious vegan food

By Emily Siegmund | October 10

A new vegan cafe just opened in Chapel Hill. Not only does it create an allergen-free environment, it also prepares food that makes eating healthy a flavorful ...

Eat good. Feel good. B.GOOD.

By Rachel Weyne | October 7

B.GOOD is the latest restaurant to call Chapel Hill home. The joint boasts fast and healthy meals that create an atmosphere that feels like home. Many ...

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Students can use SNAP, so why aren't they?

By Mayla Gilliam | October 2

“SNAP can be used to buy groceries at over 246,000 authorized retailers – grocery stores, but also other places that sell food, including discount ...

Two children ride the swing ride, overlooking the entire midway.

Here's a look at all the new attractions at the NC State Fair

By Zoe Beyer | September 27

The North Carolina State Fair starts in two weeks, and it will feature several new attractions along with past fan favorites. Some of the new shows include ...

Rolled ice cream debuts on Franklin Street

By Aislinn Antrim | September 26

A new ice cream place has rolled into Chapel Hill.

The 11th Annual Pepper Festival brings the spice back to Chapel Hill

By Jackson Byrne | September 18

The 11th annual Pepper Fest this Sunday will feature live music, vitamin C and peppers. A lot of peppers.

The pilot Edible Campus garden is located behind Davis Library and hosts a number of fruits and vegetables that are ready or nearly ready for harvest, including oregano and chives.

State's health has declined since the adoption of the ‘Healthy NC 2020’ plan

By Jordyn Connell | August 27

N.C. residents' health has declined since the creation of North Carolina’s ‘Healthy NC 2020’ improvement plan, which set health objectives to be ...

Med Deli owner shares his optimism for a mended community despite recent protests

By Jessica Hardison | August 27

If you don't love Mediterranean Deli, you've at least heard of it. Characterized by its huge serving plates piled high with colorful, fresh delicacies ...

The Eco-Institute wants you to connect with your food

By Jessica Abel | August 27

Looking for a volunteer opportunity or a place to embrace farm-to-table sustainability? The Eco-Institute at Pickards Mountain is trying to heal the "human-earth ...

First-Years' Guide to Franklin

By Jessica Abel | August 21

Among all the new places to master this year, let the Franklin Street food scene be one of them. When you’re sick of meal swipes and run out of ...

Businesses come and go on Franklin, but residents say the spirit remains

By Laura Brummett | August 21

Students are coming back to Chapel Hill to find some favorites have closed, but they may also discover new ones.