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Al’s Burger Shack Prepares to Open New Location in Hillsborough

Posted by Henry Taylor | Oct 13, 2026 | Business

Al’s co-owner Charlie Farris, who also owns Jersey Mike’s two units down, spoke with 97.9 The Hill about the new location.

‘Mind Your Business’: Local Openings, Closings and Updates in July-September 2026

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 1, 2026 | Business, Mind Your Business

From fires and entertainment districts to relocations and closures, the local business scene saw lots of action from July to September. Here are the highlights.

Carrburritos Set to Open at Carr Mill Mall Location on Sep. 29

Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 25, 2026 | Business

On Tuesday, Sep. 29, the new Carrburritos will open to the public at 200 N. Greensboro St. B12 in Carrboro’s Carr Mill Mall.

Barnes & Noble at University Place Opens to the Public, Hosts Ribbon-Cutting

Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 23, 2026 | Business

The new bookstore, which was first announced in February, is open at 201 S Estes Dr. #200A. It will be open from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily.

University Place Celebrates Launch of Entertainment District with Ribbon-Cutting

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 20, 2026 | Business

University Place mall’s entertainment district is officially live — meaning customers can take alcoholic to-go drinks outside.

Fire Breaks Out in Tonya’s Café & Bakeshop; Business Closed for ‘Foreseeable Future’

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 19, 2026 | Business, Fire

An overnight fire at Tonya’s Café & Bakeshop in Chapel Hill caused enough interior damage to indefinitely close the business.

Barnes & Noble in Chapel Hill Mall Sets Grand Opening Date with Author Appearance

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 17, 2026 | Business

Barnes & Noble, the major bookstore and entertainment chain, is planning a grand opening for Wednesday, September 23 at its University Place location in Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill Media Group Announces New Local Ownership, Continuing Community-Focused Legacy

Posted by Staff | Sep 17, 2026 | 97.9FM WCHL, Business

Chapel Hill Media Group, the parent company of 97.9 The Hill (WCHL) and Chapelboro.com announced a transition to new local ownership with longtime General Manager Aubrey Williams leading the company’s next chapter.