Chapel Hill-Carrboro Openings, Closings and Updates in April-June 2025

Posted Jul 4, 2025
As part of demolition to make way for an expanded Refuel gas station at 1950 U.S. Highway 15-501 North, the Dean Smith mural painted by Scott Nurkin was gradually broken apart through mid-April. Nurkin said beforehand he’s looking to paint a new version of the mural somewhere else, but has yet to have any business or space come forward. (Chapelboro.com)

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