Top Stories of 2024: Notable Local Business Closings
Posted Dec 30, 2024
2024 began with news of a closure in the Chapel Hill bar scene. Ownership for Linda’s Bar and Grill announced it would be closing, holding a final week of business before closing on January 5. August 17 marked the end of an era in Chapel Hill — or did it? Mama Dip’s Kitchen closed its doors for dine-in service, moving to simply a take-out model.
(Chapelboro.com)
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