Chapel Hill-Carrboro Openings, Closings and Updates in July-September 2025

Posted Oct 10, 2025
The top story of July, and one of the biggest of all 2025, is the historical rainfall and flooding caused by Tropical Depression Chantal in North Carolina. Many spots in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and beyond saw intense flash floods wreck properties on July 6 — with many businesses among them. Few businesses went unscathed at Eastgate Crossing shopping center. (Chapelboro.com)

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