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Federal, AI Tech Leaders to Visit Chapel Hill for G20 Event; Town Warns of Increased Security

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 27, 2026 | Business, National, Safety

The G20 Innovation Ministerial is set to be held at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill on September 1-2, welcoming prominent tech figures.

UNC Health Expands, Rebrands Venture Capital Efforts of Emerging Tech

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 18, 2026 | Business, Health, Technology

The statewide healthcare system announced Rex Health Ventures platform is now UNC Health Ventures and will use $125 million to invest in emerging health tech companies.

7 Brew Coffee to Open Store on Franklin Street Before End of 2026

Posted by Henry Taylor | Aug 14, 2026 | Business

Franklin Street will soon host a new option for coffee drinkers. 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee, a...

Combination Jimmy John’s, Baskin-Robbins Opens on West Franklin Street

Posted by Henry Taylor | Aug 13, 2026 | Business

A combination Jimmy John’s and Baskin Robbins restaurant is now open at 143 West Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.

As North Carolina Sues VinFast Over Stalled Plant, Here’s A Timeline of the Chatham County Project

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 11, 2026 | Business, International, State

More than four years after the initial announcement of plans for Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast to establish a U.S. base in Chatham County, little progress on construction of the plant has been made.

Chapel Hill’s University Place to Add ‘Entertainment District,’ Allowing To-Go Alcoholic Drinks Around Mall

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 10, 2026 | Business

As University Place in Chapel Hill continues to take shape in its redevelopment, the mall is preparing to add a new way for patrons to enjoy alcoholic drinks and support its businesses.