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School districts in Orange County work to feed students during remote schooling

By Kathryn Goodwin | September 10

As schools remain closed, districts in Orange County are continuing efforts to feed students who rely on free and reduced meals.

Linda's and Moe's close their doors as COVID-19 cases spike

By Emma Kenfield | August 30

Following a spike in COVID-19 cases on campus at UNC, Moe's Southwest Grill and Linda's Bar and Grill have shut their doors.

Here's what restaurants on Franklin Street are open for dine-in and takeout

By Emma Kenfield | August 9

Restaurants, coffee shops and bars on Franklin Street are slowly reopening, bringing some familiarity back to life as a UNC student. Here’s a list of ...

Orange County will restrict food, alcohol service at night starting July 10

By Suzannah Claire Perry | July 9

This afternoon, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners modified its emergency declaration to limit alcohol and food sales at certain times. ...

Column: A first-year's guide to food on Franklin Street

By Audrey Selley | July 1

Walking down Franklin in search of dinner is practically a rite of passage in Chapel Hill. We'll get you started with some basics, but make sure to roam ...

Food for Students to provide meals to Chapel Hill-Carrboro students through summer months

By Britney Nguyen | June 11

As Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School students move into the summer break and the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect families' economic situations, ...

With schools out, this expanded statewide program is targeting hunger in N.C.

By Elizabeth Egan | May 26

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' P-EBT program, which aims to help North Carolinians combat food insecurity during the COVID-19 ...

Chapel Hill's drive-thru food distribution adapts in the wake of COVID-19

By Crystal Yu | May 25

For the past five years, the Town of Chapel Hill has worked with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina to distribute food to families in ...

Kipos Greek Taverna closes on Franklin Street, to reopen in new Chapel Hill location

By Hannah McClellan | May 17

Kipos Greek Taverna's owners have closed their Franklin Street location, but plan to reopen in a new Chapel Hill location. The decision was a “direct ...

Food delivery service with UNC roots gives back to community amid stay-at-home order

By Audrey Selley | May 12

Takeout Central, a food delivery service owned by a UNC graduate, has partnered with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle to deliver weekly groceries to people ...

Local “foodie” Facebook group is organizing donations to charities impacted by COVID-19

By David Richman | April 20

When she started the Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies Facebook group, founder Carrie Brogren said she had no idea that it would have the impact it has had ...

What restaurants are offering takeout in Chapel Hill amid COVID-19?

By Elizabeth Egan | March 17

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, local restaurants are closing their doors. However, many will continue to serve takeout and utilize a curbside pickup system, ...

Cooper bans dine-in service at restaurants and bars, expands unemployment benefits

By Anna Pogarcic and Michael Taffe | March 17

Restaurants and bars in North Carolina will no longer be allowed to offer dine-in service, Gov. Roy Cooper announced in a press release on Tuesday.

Brandwein's Bagels brings New York-style bagels to Chapel Hill

By Emma Cunningham-Bradshaw | March 5

After moving from New York to Chapel Hill and realizing that there were no local bagel shops off campus, Alex Brandwein took matters into his own hands ...

A new gluten-free, diabetic-friendly bakery has come to Columbia Street

By Elise Palmer | March 5

Savor is a gluten-free, diabetic-friendly and keto-friendly bakery and eatery. Co-owner Stephanie Sherman received her master’s degree in epidemiology ...

Memory of local community members honored through annual Interfaith Food Drive

By Elise Palmer | February 26

After the shooting of three local university students in 2015, Shadi Sadi stepped up to honor their legacy of diligent dedication to the community through ...

Climate change presents new challenges, long-term threats for N.C. farmers

By Marin Wolf | February 16

“We get hotter hots, colder colds, wetter wets and dryer drys,” farmer Ken Dawson said. Climate change is more than just a looming threat for ...

New restaurant brings vibrant flavor and lively community to Southern Village

By Julianna Robbins | February 11

“This is a purpose that I can get behind in my soul, and that will give meaning to our staff and stakeholders."

Living Kitchen dead again, hopes to reopen under new business model

By Audrey Selley | December 3

The Living Kitchen's Chapel Hill location has closed for the second time. The restaurant began with a Charlotte location and then expanded to a space ...

Sink your teeth into 'A South You Never Ate' by a UNC professor

By Elizabeth Wheless | November 18

UNC professor Bernie Herman is coming to Flyleaf Books to discuss his book about food in the Eastern Shore of Virginia.