Maple View Ice Cream was burglarized, again
On Jan. 7, the popular Maple View Ice Cream shop was broken into in the middle of the night. This is the third instance of burglary at the store in the past three years.
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This new meal plan option lets you use your swipes on Franklin Street
Elevate gives UNC students the opportunity to pursue a new meal plan partnered with as many as 21 restaurants on Franklin Street, introducing a variety of options. Read more to find out the details and benefits of this new addition.
Raleigh-based brewery Gizmo coming soon to Franklin Street
Gizmo Brew Works will open in the building where the Ramshead Rathskeller restaurant was formerly housed: “This space is beloved by Chapel Hill, so we’re thrilled that we’ve got someone going in there, and someone with a great reputation like Gizmo I think will be fantastic for the space.”
Vegan students navigate dining halls and stick to a strict diet on campus
After Carolina Dining Services earned a positive rating for being vegan-friendly, some students who live and dine on campus discuss where vegan options go right and where improvements can still be made.
The Triangle's first cat cafe hits 'paws' on its grand opening
The Cat Tales Cat Café is still on its way, but the grand opening has been delayed. Here's the progress so far, and what's left to be finished.
Aiding the Chapel Hill-Carrboro food desert
In Chapel Hill, 19,000 people live in food deserts, the majority in areas around Franklin Street. Several nonprofits in and around Chapel Hill are pushing programs to help alleviate the issue.
Coronato aims to bring a different slice of pizza to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area
A new pizza place, Coronato, is planning to open in Carrboro in the spring of 2019. The owner and chef hopes his take on pizza will be unique enough to attract customers.
Wegmans is coming to Chapel Hill — just a little bit later and smaller than expected
An installation of the New York-native supermarket chain, Wegmans, is coming to Chapel Hill. The project is layered with incentives, including scholarships, but there have been changes to the original building plan.
Local farmers markets stay open in the winter to support community
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 of shopping locally both for your health and for enhancing your sense of community are unmatched compared to shopping in grocery stores.
Franklin Street Dunkin' Donuts continues to fight for drive-thru
The Dunkin' Donuts on Franklin Street continues to work toward obtaining a drive-thru permit. Town members have expressed concerns about the drive-thru line interfering with traffic flow on the street, but the owner assures that the location can handle the traffic and any other requirements needed to get the permit.
Sugarland's closure causes cakeless customers
"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
A protest march consisting of UNC students and local community members and farmworkers occurred Thursday afternoon. They were protesting the Wendy's in the Student Union because of the corporation's refusal to sign the Fair Food Program, a series of agreements designed to protect those in the farming industries.
Food insecurity grows for students, and UNC has nothing 'in the works' to study it
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
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.
NC coffee vendor blends quality, sustainability and education
Counter Culture Coffee aims to impact both the local community and the American public, while producing quality coffee from environmentally conscious sources.
Napoli food truck rolls out new location and adds gelato to the menu
Carrboro's newest restaurant brings you traditional Neapolitan pizza and over 20 gelato flavors.
Durham couple brings 'flava' to allergen-conscious vegan food
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 experience.
Eat good. Feel good. B.GOOD.
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 students have frequented the restaurant since it recently opened and enjoy its kale smoothies, milkshakes and other healthy eats.
Students can use SNAP, so why aren't they?
“SNAP can be used to buy groceries at over 246,000 authorized retailers – grocery stores, but also other places that sell food, including discount stores, bodegas, and farmers markets."
Here's a look at all the new attractions at the NC State Fair
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 a lumberjack show, a show from an American Bushman and a dog stunt show.
