Businesses in Orange County face recovery challenges after Chantal
Posted Jul 19, 2025
Up to 6 feet of water filled shops in one of Chapel Hill’s most beloved shopping centers as Chantal’s rains pounded the area on July 6. Flooding destroyed inventory, equipment and interiors. It left local business owners, employees and customers in shock. Across Orange County, businesses large and small are dealing with the destruction.
(Carolina Public Press)
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