Sutton's Drug Store celebrates 100 years in Chapel Hill

Posted Apr 15, 2023
A big celebration took place Wednesday in Chapel Hill as Sutton's Drug Store celebrated its 100th birthday. Dozens of people turned out for $1 hot dogs. People lined the sidewalks for their chance to get inside. "It's just a classic spot -- good prices, good staff -- been doing it for so long, just like, a classic place to come," said customer Benjamin Wagner. (WTVD)

Related: Campus Connections

Ghosts of UNC's past and present
Every October, the whispers of UNC’s past seem to echo a little louder. For decades, students and staff have swapped legends of spirits that are...
Mon Nov 3, 2025

Residents flock to spooktacular Halloween celebration on Franklin Street
Hundreds of people flocked to Franklin Street on Friday to celebrate Halloween in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The college town has been a popular spot...
Sat Nov 1, 2025

Interview with UNC Professor, Pulitzer Prize Winner Kathleen DuVal
Kathleen DuVal has a lot to say about early American history. Her latest book, Native Nations: A Millennium in North America, spans more than 700...
Fri Oct 31, 2025

'Halloweekend' in Chapel Hill, explained
Each year, the Town of Chapel Hill closes down Franklin Street for a massive impromptu parade. This tradition has been ongoing for decades and turnout...
Wed Oct 29, 2025