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 demographic while also maintaing Crook's Corner's traditions and older customers.
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“I also think it will really improve the look and feel of downtown because, even though it’s adding a building, it’s adding much more than that.”
On 15 Sept., three UNC students pitched their startup, Phyta, to a panel of world leaders at the United Nations Conference. The business seeks to make sustainable alternatives for nonrenewable products through the use of macro-algae and seaweed.
Chapel Hill locals prefer local businesses, but it's not easy to start one.
The Midway Barber Shop, one of Carrboro's oldest black-owned businesses, recently celebrated it's 70th birthday.
“Last night we had 12 percent less business,” said Chris Carini, the owner of Linda’s Bar and Grill. “On the previous demonstration, the 25th, compared to the 18th (of August), we had 26 percent less. Just to give some perspective, that’s terrible. No business should be losing that much of a percentage.”
The owners of the new cafe are hoping to provide a more emotionally-supportive adoption process for both the animals and potential owners.
Thousands of members of Chapel Hill's workforce are forced to commute or move out of town because of the local housing "crisis." Here's how the town is leading the conversation.
Here's what Chapel Hill records store owners think about digital distribution, big businesses and social trends.
Roughly 800 students apply annually, while only half will be admitted.
In 2010, David Tedrow discovered he had around five more years to live. But, now, he's working to revise the way healthcare is presented to older generations.
Under new management, The Library prepares to welcome back students and the local community after abandoning controversial membership policy.
A new business has entered the fold of parking options for students which hopes to provide close and affordable parking. Parking Rebel is a new website created by three current and former UNC students.
The anti-plastic straw movement has gone mainstream this summer, and now Triangle businesses and UNC are making an effort to reduce the use of single-use plastic.
Students are coming back to Chapel Hill to find some favorites have closed, but they may also discover new ones.
Lula's, Spanky's replacement, hopes to be a more down to earth restaurant with inexpensive meals.
Kadiatu Kamara's new boutique, Vivid Emporium, not only provides stylish fashion choices, but also gives back to her native country of Sierra Leone and helps promising young designers.
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