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Top Stories of 2021: Local Restaurant Closings and Openings


In June, Crook’s Corner, which has long served refined spins on Southern cuisine, permanently closed. The restaurant formerly located at 610 West Franklin Street in Chapel Hill first opened in 1982. Also in June, The Library, a popular bar and club among UNC students, announced via social media that it was closing to “make room for a national brand.” (Chapelboro.com)

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Top Stories of 2021: Local Restaurant Closings and Openings


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