Business

Weaving through generations at Crow Hill Rugs

Ben Coley April 20, 2016

Tucked in the back of Carol Blackmore’s home in Chapel Hill is a rug weaving workshop that houses a 10-foot wide Swedish Glimakra Sovereign loom that she’s owned for 22 years. On her back porch lie several 20-gallon trash bins and 25-gallon blue tubs that are stacked on shelves from a grocery store – all of them packed with colorful… Read more →

IFC discussion part 2: Q&A with Matt Neal

Kelley Hamill April 6, 2016

Matt Neal is no stranger to the restaurant industry. His father, the late Bill Neal, built a legacy for himself in the culinary world. Bill, alongside his wife, Moreton, opened La Residence in 1976, and later left to take over Crook’s Corner, a local favorite for southern inspired cooking. Moreton continued to run La Residence until 1992, when she left… Read more →

Local coffee shop provides quality music in Carrboro

Brandon White April 6, 2016

Carrboro residents who seek a great place to listen to local musicians can go to Johnny’s Gone Fishing at 901 West Main Street. The local coffee shop, known for holding small concerts three to five times a week, hosted the local band Bluegrass Battleship March 29 at 7:30 p.m. The band was founded in 1974 by vocalist Jane Provan, her husband, Scott… Read more →

Addition of new Hilton hotel could have economic benefits for Carrboro

Brandon White March 2, 2016

The Board of Aldermen heard positive feedback on Tuesday, Feb. 23, for a proposed Hilton Garden Inn on 107 Padgett Lane. If the proposal passes, the Hilton would be the second hotel in the town, preceded only by the Hampton Inn & Suites, which opened to the public in September of 2013. Trish McGuire, planning director for Carrboro, has witnessed the success of… Read more →

James Beard Award-winning chefs open Pizzeria Mercato

Grant Masini February 17, 2016

After five years in the San Francisco sun, Gabe Barker is back in the Carrboro area. Two weeks ago Barker and his parents opened Pizzeria Mercato at 408 W. Weaver St., just steps from the Carrboro Farmers’ Market, which the restaurant draws upon for produce and inspiration. “A little over a year ago I came home for Christmas for the first… Read more →

Carrboro seeks to improve downtown parking situation

Kelley Hamill February 17, 2016

The town of Carrboro prides itself on its walkability; however, there are times when both visitors and residents need to drive. With driving comes the need for parking. According to town officials, Carrboro currently has five municipal lots, with a total of 600 parking spaces downtown that are for public use. Of the 600 public spots, 350 spots are a… Read more →

Fleet Feet Inc. encourages healthy lifestyles for Carrboro’s community

Ben Coley February 3, 2016

With over 150 locations in 37 states, Fleet Feet Inc. is the largest franchisor of running specialty stores in the United States. But the headquarters isn’t located in the sunny city of San Francisco, the bustling market of Baltimore or the humongous metropolis of Houston. The brains of the operation are comfortably nestled above the Fleet Feet store located… Read more →

Even after death, Dean Smith continues to make a difference

Patrick Ronan April 15, 2015

It’s hard to go out on top. It’s even harder to imagine anything bringing Duke and UNC fans together. There have been too many heartbreaking loses, elbows thrown, trash talked and mutual hatred to imagine the two shades of blue ever teaming up. But thanks to one man’s unparalleled legacy, a couple young entrepreneurs and the creativity of a Duke… Read more →

Empanadas, tequila, meatballs, oh my

Patrick Ronan March 4, 2015

Downtown Carrboro is known for its food. An array of local, unique restaurants, food trucks and dives has given a modern, updated feel to the former milltown. Ken Yowell, owner of calavela empanada and tequila bar, located in the same building as the Hampton Inn at 570 E. Main Street, wanted a piece of that modernized pie, and he got… Read more →

Branding Carrboro: Living in a town with its own identity

Chris Powers March 4, 2015

When it comes to branding, sometimes the fewer words the better. At least that’s the approach the town of Carrboro has taken. Back in early February of last year, Carrboro’s Board of Aldermen unveiled a new logo for the town, as well as a slim new slogan: “Feel Free.” Since their debut, both the logo and the tagline have become… Read more →

A word to capture the Carolinas (30,013)

By Elizabeth Jensen Carrboro Commons Staff Writer Cackalacky is a nickname for North or South Carolina, but where did the name come from? The Harvard University Press published the first volume of the Dictionary of American Regional English in 1985. The volume contained entries for the letters A, B and C. But the dictionary didn’t include an entry for Cackalacky,… Read more →

Two Carrboro High athletes carry famous UNC names (6,207)

As the starting center for the Carrboro High School boy’s basketball team, 6-foot-5 Andrew Montross knew other people were going to expect him to be a 7-foot-tall specimen with a myriad of post moves en route to a playing career in the NBA. After all Andrew’s father, Eric Montross, is one of the most recognizable figures around the area due… Read more →

Surplus Sid’s: a one-stop for Halloween costuming needs (3,738)

By Abbie Bennett Carrboro Commons Co-Editor Customers come from all over the United States to shop and take advantage of expert costume consulting at Surplus Sid’s at 309 East Main St. in Carrboro, according to owner Barry “Sid” Keith. “We like to call ourselves world-famous Halloweenists,” Keith said. “We’ve had people from all over the state, even from New York here.”… Read more →

Carrboro, somewhere in time (3,147)

You think you know Carrboro. There is the ArtsCenter, the Farmers’ Market, Cat’s Cradle and Weaver Street Market, in addition to a wide selection of restaurants and bars. Carrboro, however, was not like this decades ago. You would know that if you took the Historic Downtown Carrboro Walking Tour. Victoria Hensley, a senior history major at UNC-Chapel Hill,… Read more →

Track runs in the family for Morken girls (2,569)

By Sarah Brown Carrboro Commons Co-Editor Grace and Helen Morken are no strangers to state running awards and championships, and they hold seven Carrboro High School track records between them. The petite, blond sisters might only be teenagers, but both are seasoned running competitors. It didn’t take the girls long to be bitten by the running bug. “We started running… Read more →

Restaurant mural to be repainted (2,558)

By Kelly Esposito Carrboro Commons Staff Writer A large blank canvas in downtown Carrboro is about to get a makeover, again. Local artist Emily Weinstein said the outside wall of Jade Palace Chinese & Seafood Restaurant, located at 103 E. Main St., will soon feature a new mural. Local artist Emily Weinstein is designing and coordinating the painting of a… Read more →

Peccadillo bar thrives on secrecy (2,082)

If you walk down Brewer Lane looking for Peccadillo, you might not find it. There’s no sign out front; the only indication of the bar’s location is “100A” spray-painted on an old steel door in the same complex as the Carolina Car Wash & Detail. But owner Tim Neill, 41, wants it to be this way. “The building’s façade is… Read more →

The Splinter Group hired to brand Carrboro (1,757)

By Brian Walker Carrboro Commons Photo Editor Carrboro may not be the Triangle’s best-kept secret for much longer. After a six-month long selection process, the town has selected Carrboro-based marketing firm The Splinter Group to help with its new branding and marketing campaign. “Carrboro has a pulse, an image, a personality, and the world doesn’t know about it until they… Read more →

Honoring ‘the Preacher’s Preacher’ after 65 years (1,579)

By Brian Walker Carrboro Commons Staff Writer Despite the near freezing temperatures and wintery mix falling from the sky, it was warm inside the First Baptist Church of Chapel Hill the morning 88-year-old the Rev. John Ruffin Manley accepted the honor of being named Pastor Emeritus for his years of service to the church and community. “When you can come… Read more →

This barber shop is ‘Friendly’ (1,491)

By Kristen Pope Staff Writer Nancy Tivnan cuts client Al Durham’s hair Saturday afternoon. The rich history of Friendly Barber Shop decorates the walls, detailing the shop’s service to Carrboro for 46 years. Commons Photos by Justin Smith Bob White walked into Friendly Barber Shop, donning a pair of overalls over a green plaid shirt, his mouth purple from the… Read more →

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