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Hidden gems in Chapel Hill, Carrboro persevere through a year of slow business

For the past year, local Chapel Hill and Carrboro businesses and restaurants have held on tightly to remain open. For some, it wasn’t enough. For others, it’s only getting harder. Following a year of instability, rising COVID-19 cases and questionable behavior on campus, these businesses have persevered. Barry Keith, often called Sid, is the owner of Surplus Sids. (Daily Tar Heel) UNC grad, lecturer with rare ALS strain can’t get drug she needs. She seeks social media’s help.
The first symptom appeared in August, when Lisa Stockman Mauriello noticed a hoarseness in her voice.