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The Hemp Store - Chapel Hill is a hemp dispensary at 115 E Franklin St in Chapel Hill, NC, specializing in THCa flower and edibles. It occupies one of the most prominent retail positions of any hemp dispensary in the Triangle, sitting directly on Chapel Hill's famous main street just steps from the edge of the UNC campus and surrounded by the coffee shops, bookstores, and restaurants that define the town's character. The shop serves a notably varied clientele: UNC students, longtime Chapel Hill residents, university faculty, and visitors to the town's many arts and culture venues. The product selection covers THCa flower, CBD products, edibles, and vapes, with staff trained to serve everyone from first-time shoppers unfamiliar with hemp cannabinoids to experienced users with specific product preferences. The Franklin Street location benefits from heavy foot traffic and high visibility, making it a natural first stop for people exploring hemp for the first time. No medical card or special membership is required, and walk-ins are always welcome.

Sweet Blossom sits on South Merritt Mill Road right where Chapel Hill meets Carrboro, a few minutes from Franklin Street and within reach of both downtowns on foot. It gives Chapel Hill a second hemp dispensary in a town that had only one, and it frames itself around health and wellness with a focus on hemp-derived THC and CBD rather than potency-led flower retail. The review base is small at 22 but the rating is a strong 4.8, and friendly staff is by far the most repeated theme, followed by flower and a comfortable atmosphere. Several reviewers mention feeling safe and looked after, which is worth noting in a college town where a first hemp purchase is often a nervous one. Hours are 10am to 8pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 6pm Sunday. For UNC students and Carrboro residents it is the closest option to campus after the Franklin Street shop.