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HI-CHEW manufacturing plant begins construction, will bring 204 jobs to Orange County

By Caroline Horne | October 15

The company that owns HI-CHEW decided on expanding the recently constructed plant in North Carolina rather than opening an additional plan in Asia. Cost, ...

'Come make something cool with us': Say It With Glass art studio opens in Carrboro

By Taylor Motley | October 14

The owner, Sam Nguyen, said she's trying to make the studio a third space for community members of all ages and abilities.

Business experts talk DEI in North Carolina, discuss changing approaches

By Kathryn DeHart | September 16

Research shows that DEI efforts in business benefits companies internally and externally. Associate professor at Kenan-Flagler Business School Allison ...

N.C. ranked as the worst state for workers due to reliance on federal standards

By Sarah Clements | September 13

North Carolina was named as the worst state for workers by Oxfam America, but a new investment in education infrastructure could rise N.C.'s ranking.

New bar set to open on Franklin Street, reflects owners' Chapel Hill history

By McKenzie Bulris | August 27

Visitors will find the walls of Max's Tin Can adorned with UNC memorabilia, while televisions broadcast the Tar Heels’ various athletic programs and ...

Schoolkids Records to close, owner points to industry changes, expensive rent

By Jessica Hudnut | August 26

The first Schoolkids location opened in Raleigh in 1974, and the current Chapel Hill location opened in March 2016 in the former CD Alley Space. Stephen ...

Businesses, state organizations work together to prepare for natural disasters

By Maddie Policastro | August 20

The Chief of External Affairs and Communications for North Carolina Emergency Management helps coordinate initiatives to mitigate damages as a result ...

'We're on the right track': Orange County sees increase in tourism, visitor spending

By Lola Oliverio | August 20

"We’re seeing them bring their friends and family here. We’re seeing them interested in everything we have to offer," says Laurie Paolicelli on Orange ...

Playa Bowls opens on Franklin Street in convenient location for students

By Aiden Hall | August 19

Playa Bowls’ menu offers a variety of bases for their bowls, as well as smoothies and fresh juices. This location is especially unique because ...

'Empty for quite a long time': New restaurants come to Franklin Street

By Quinn Groves | June 9

Playa Bowls, Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar and Voodoo Wings will open in downtown Chapel Hill, while Starbucks will move across the street and Cosmic ...

Chapel Hill, Carrboro officials respond to parking availability and occupancy

By Lola Oliverio | May 3

With the upcoming completion of the East Rosemary Street parking deck, the town's parking availability will increase by 200-300 spaces.

Home boutique Glass Box opens inside Moshi Moshi Salon on Franklin Street

By Sierra President | May 1

Catlin Hettel, the owner of Moshi Moshi Salon, said after she spread the word about wanting to open a shop inside the salon, she found out Gaussen Hamner, ...

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The Flying Pierogi soft-opens storefront in Carrboro's South Green

By Grace Whittemore | April 17

The restaurant previously operated out of a food truck that traveled throughout the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area serving its European-inspired cuisine.

Carrboro butcher shop cuts into the essence of the community

By Jackson Fromm | April 17

Cliff's Meat Market has served local customers for more than 50 years with a smiling face.

Review: The weary student's guide to Chapel Hill bar crawls

By Hamsini Sivakumar | April 17

"On a Friday night in Chapel Hill, weary students, armed with only a real ID and a liver ready for battle, face the last frontier — the bars surrounding ...

Renovations underway for new Franklin Street Purple Bowl location

By Lucy Kraus | April 16

After being forced to relocate to a new location, the Franklin Street acai bowl business is carving out its new space.

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East Rosemary Street reopens after eight months closed to traffic

By Caroline Horne | April 15

The street was initially closed on August 21 between North Columbia Street and Henderson Street due to the construction of a parking deck, with the road ...

Column: Why the subscription model is killing news

By Emma Green | April 15

"With an ever-changing media environment and paywalls in well-known digital news sources, the longstanding news subscription model is hard to ...

New report emphasizes state's continued economic, business growth

By Libby Wakefield | April 11

For the second consecutive year, CNBC declared North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business in 2023 — one of the report's main highlights. CNBC ...

Drive-thrus, building heights and more: Clearing up some local policy misconceptions

By Lola Oliverio | April 9

As Chapel Hill and Carrboro's populations increase, so do questions and misconceptions about affordable housing, stormwater management and zoning.