Laura Brummett
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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.
Why the PTA wants the PTA Thrift Shop in Carrboro to leave their name out of it
The PTA Thrift Shop, an independent nonprofit, announced a construction campaign in 2011.
It’s all about the dream: Minority-owned businesses break barriers in Chapel Hill
Minority business owners across Chapel Hill share their experiences and the hard work that went into building their businesses.
Orange County faces high losses of potential retail sales
Orange County is facing a retail gap that has lost the county millions of dollars in potential revenue. The retail gap happens when residents report spending more money than businesses in the area report in sales, meaning residents are going to other areas to do their shopping. This leads retailers to choose towns like Durham over Chapel Hill. “We’re still a University-driven retirement town for wealthy folks,” said Mike Clayton, owner of Clayton Commercial Realty.
Flood-prone N.C. town shares resources, skills with areas flooded by Florence
After Hurricane Florence hit the Carolinas, the town of Windsor teamed up with several North Carolina counties to provide emergency services to those affected. These teams are still deployed to continue relief efforts.
Your guide to going grocery shopping in Chapel Hill
Already tired of Lenoir? We get it. Here's a list of grocery stores in the area and how to get to them from South Campus.
How to help and donate to the victims of hurricane Florence
Though state and federal aid will be available to North Carolina after the hurricane, we compiled some of the best organizations to donate to if you want to help.
Local business owners discuss competing with popular franchises in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill locals prefer local businesses, but it's not easy to start one.
Orange County average income rises, but is it enough to outpace housing costs?
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 changed on Franklin Street while you were gone.
Students are coming back to Chapel Hill to find some favorites have closed, but they may also discover new ones.
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Cat Cafe
Owners Katy Poitras and Ilene Speizer are hoping to open the Cat Tales Cat Cafe in February. The cafe will have two areas specifically designated for interacting with the animals and eating food.
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Staff Writer Laura Brummett tries Trolly Stop's new veggie burger.