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Tex-Mex restaurant in downtown Greenville to close

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The owners of Side Bar Drinkery + Kitchen announced Tuesday they will be closing their doors after five years. According to a social media post, the restaurant’s last day of service will be November 21. The owners said in that post that “as our kids get older, we have decided that […]

Greenville, NC · 2d

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Tucked Off A Two-Lane Road In Ayden, North Carolina, Bum’s Restaurant Has Served Whole-Hog Barbecue For Generations

Some towns are known for a single landmark, and in Ayden, that landmark might be a barbecue pit. This small Pitt County town sits in the heart of eastern North Carolina, where whole-hog barbecue is less a menu item and more a local tradition. One family-run spot here has kept...

Ayden, NC · 1d

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Ride Into The Old West At One Of North Carolina’s Most Overlooked Restaurant

There’s a place in Williamston, North Carolina where the frontier spirit didn’t just survive, it set up a full dining room and started serving char-broiled steaks. Deadwood is one of those discoveries that makes you feel genuinely lucky, the kind of place that exists in the space between what you expected and what you actually got, and the gap between those two things is enormous.

Williamston, NC · 7d

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Food Lion offers Veterans Day Discount, Thanksgiving Meal Deal & Holidays Without Hunger

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Food Lion is offering a Veterans Day discount along with a Thanksgiving Meal Deal this fall. They are also hosting Holidays Without Hunger through Food Lion Feeds. On Wednesday, November 11, Food Lion is offering active-duty military, veterans and their families 10% off their groceries. Food Lion is also offering a […]

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Council moves ahead with Town Common eatery before standing-room-only crowd

The Greenville City Council is taking the next step toward opening a restaurant or cafe on the Town Common, unanimously voting Monday to have staff draft a request for qualifications document to seek designs, financial feasibility and other operational aspects of the project. The vote only came after it was agreed a citizen committee would be established to review the RFQ and applications from private contractors looking to develop the eatery. There were more than 100 people, a standing-room-only crowd, at Monday’s Greenville City Council meeting, the majority being East Carolina University students supporting the Town Common restaurant project. “Town Common is an important gathering place for Greenville, ECU students, family, visitors and residents,” student Sarah Flowers said. “Adding a thoughtfully designed cafe or restaurant could make this park even more welcoming by providing a place for people to meet, enjoy the environment, enjoy the riverfront, visit the playground and attend events at the amphitheater.” An RFQ will allow the city to consider operating proposals while protecting public access, preserving green space and protecting the Town Common, Flowers said. Jill Twark, chairwoman of Friends of the Greenville Greenway, said her organization has previously discussed having pit stops along the greenway

Greenville, NC · 2d

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Newport man breaks state fishing record after catching mutton snapper over 20 lbs

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — A Newport man broke a North Carolina record after pulling in a 20-pound, 14.72-ounce mutton snapper, the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries announced. Miles Dover caught the fish 70 miles offshore in Onslow Bay. Officials said the previous record was set last year at 17-pounds, 12.8-ounces.

Newport, NC · 9h

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North Carolina Couple Started Baking From Home, Then a Celebrity Chef Invited Them Onto Her Show

Buckeye brownies and red velvet treats helped a small-town bakery build a following. Then an unexpected invitation from a famous television chef gave the couple behind it a reason to celebrate. Their story began in a home kitchen, with recipes shared among friends and neighbors before the business grew into...

North Carolina · 4d

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Planet Fitness opens second gym in Greenville

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Planet Fitness has opened the doors to its second location in Greenville. The new fitness club is located at 1400 Charles Blvd. and is a 20,000-square-foot facility. The building is open 24/7 and has 70 pieces of cardio equipment, a training room, HIIT area, strength training equipment and a cross-training area. […]

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The Enterprise

Williamston man wins $1 million top prize from $10 lottery ticket

A Williamston man won a $1 million top prize on Oct. 30 after purchasing a $10 scratch-off from Williamston Family Fare on West Main Street. Mark Sanderson, 54, of Williamston, arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday to claim his prize, a media release said. Sanderson was given a decision on how to receive his prize; as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. He chose the latter, and after required tax withholdings, he took home $432,063. Sanderson’s win comes after the “50X The Cash” game debuted in January, including 12 top prizes of $1 million, with nine still remaining to be claimed. Additionally, Martin County received a $62 million grant funded by the lottery to build a new high school in 2024, which is expected to be open by 2028.

Williamston, NC · 1d

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Rabid raccoon attacks dog in Pitt County

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Pitt County has reported its third rabid raccoon of the year, this time involving an attack on another animal. According to county officials, Pitt County Animal Services reported a positive rabies case in a raccoon Tuesday. The raccoon attacked a dog and was found in...

Pitt County, NC · 2d

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Confirmed rabies cases in Pitt County now at five after rabid raccoon attacks dog

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — New numbers from the Pitt County Health Department are shining a light on rabies cases in the area. Health department officials said after a rabid raccoon attacked a dog in Winterville on Monday, the number of cases in the county is now at 5, more than double the number this […]

Pitt County, NC · 6h

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Carteret County offering free rabies vaccinations for pets Nov. 21

MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County — Carteret County pet owners can get their dogs, cats and ferrets vaccinated against rabies for free during an upcoming drive-thru clinic. Carteret County Animal Control will host the vaccination clinic on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 8 to 11 a.m., or while supplies last. The...

Carteret County, NC · 15h

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Second annual Crystal Coast fishing weekend invites wounded warriors, limited to 50 daily

Why is the Crystal Coast event limited to 50 warriors each day?. Wounded warriors are invited to fish on the Crystal Coast this weekend during the second annual Pier and Surf Fishing Weekend. Take A Warrior Fishing says Saturday’s pier fishing starts at 7 a.m. at Bogue Inlet Pier in...

Emerald Isle, NC · 21h

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Tethering issue firmly back before commissioners

While last week’s ribbon cutting signaled progress for the county animal control efforts. The question that has been hanging around the commissioners neck for the past decade, whether or not to adopt a no tethering ordinance has yet to be addressed. Although pleas from some residents and PETA representatives to adopt a no tethering ordinance have been constant, the commissioners have not addressed the issue since March. However, the issue of Bertie County dogs has landed back on the commissions plate. PETA Director of Community Relations Rachel Bellis appeared before the commissioners last week, once again presenting photographs of emaciated, tether torn canine. Bellis went on to ask the commissioners to adopt an ordinance. “PETA fieldworkers found the approximately 6-week-old puppies in September on a Bertie County property, where their mother, Hazel, is kept confined outside,” Bellis said. “The owners told us that Hazel had ‘gotten loose’ and given birth to six puppies, one of whom had already died. “Of the surviving puppies, two were lying inside her doghouse on the verge of death due to a flea infestation that had so severely depleted their blood supply that their gums were white,” she added. “Their owners allowed PETA to take

Bertie County, NC · 23h

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Wreaths Across America chili cookoff returns to New Bern with 16 teams Nov. 21

As colder weather moves into eastern North Carolina, chili lovers will have a chance to sample recipes and support local veterans at an upcoming cookoff in New Bern. The third annual Wreaths Across America Chili Cookoff is scheduled for Nov. 21 at Union Point Park. The event will feature chili from 16 teams, along with live music and a vendor fair. It runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New Bern, NC · 2d

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7 Hardee’s Biscuit Orders North Carolinians Grew Up On

Hardee’s opened its very first restaurant in Greenville, North Carolina, in 1960. A lot of North Carolinians have a biscuit order they’ve been getting since they were kids. Here are the Hardee’s biscuit orders North Carolinians grew up on. 1. Country Ham Biscuit. A slice of country...

North Carolina · 1d

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Town Common renovations spark Greenville’s renewed push for café or restaurant

Greenville is moving forward with a possible café or restaurant at downtown’s Town Common park. The city voted unanimously Monday to create a committee to review submissions and suggestions. But the idea has also faced criticism from residents concerned about preserving green space and interested in other options.

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Neuse News

LCC's Annie Brings Familiar Faces Back to the Stage

From bustling New York City streets to the halls of the White House, Annie is filled with colorful characters who help make its story unforgettable. Lenoir Community College Foundation Performing Arts' production brings together returning performers and emerging talent, each adding a distinctive voice to the world of this beloved musical.

Kinston, NC · 2d

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$500,000 grant to build Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion, boosting access to produce

Who provided the $500,000 grant for the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion?. What is the intended impact of the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion on the agricultural community?. Why was the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion project initiated?. TARBORO, Edgecombe County — The town says it received a $500,000 grant to help develop...

Tarboro, NC · 21h

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Golden Corral in Greenville gives away free meals to veterans

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — To show a small token of appreciation, Golden Corrals here and across the country allowed active service members and vets to show up and eat at no cost. For 25 years, Golden Corral has made it their mission to fight for those in the armed forces, serving seven million meals since […]