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Before 2005, no one in North Carolina could sell beer over 6 percent ABV, leaving the entire industry limited across the state. But with the determination of 35 local brewers, the law was changed, leading to a booming brewery industry in North Carolina, specifically Chapel Hill. Here are the stories behind some of your favorite breweries in the Triangle.
While donuts will still be available at Rise, they're moving out of the spotlight to make room for new biscuit recipes.
To celebrate Women’s History Month, read the stories of four influential women entrepreneurs in the Chapel Hill and Durham communities. From furniture to boba tea, art to African cuisine, these women are running the local business scene. And with women entrepreneurs in the U.S. having increased by 114 percent in the last 20 years, totaling about 40 percent of businesses overall, it's no big surprise.
Every UNC student knows about Maple View Farm. Since moving to Hillsborough, the farm's founder Robert Nutter's hard work led his farm to success. He received several awards for his contributions to the community.
Local businesses and restaurants in Orange County are attempting to reduce single-use plastic waste during the month of March.
Read about what has caused some Franklin Street businesses to see one of their worst years yet.
“There are concerns that it also could create gentrification, or increased property values, such that it makes it difficult for low-income persons to continue to live in those opportunity zones.”
Thanks to a grant from the county, underserved parts of Orange County will soon be receiving internet service from a company called Open Broadband.
The food, people and music are what the new Mediterranean restaurant coming to Franklin Street is all about.
Ms Mong's apparently is here to stay. The Hemp Store awaits its grand opening. And a new dessert place is to replace Sugarland.
Cat lovers celebrated Valentine's Day with coffee and kittens at the opening of the Cat Tales Cat Café, a foster shelter and lounge on Franklin Street.
Remember when Sugarland closed in October? While traces of its place on Franklin have since disappeared, the frustration felt by couples who never got refunds on their wedding cakes remains.
This Carrboro restaurant raises money for local organizations every Tuesday and Wednesday night.
“Support the other local bike shops in the area. Banding together is the best thing that we can do to keep the sport going.”
Na'wara de Arepa, a new food truck that serves arepas in Chapel Hill, is owned by two Venezuelans who immigrated to the U.S. However, starting a new business with most of their family still in Venezuela hasn't been easy.
"People are asking me if we are totally done, and I say no, but we just can’t stay.”
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