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You’ll Want To Drive Across North Carolina For The Fried Chicken At This Unassuming Restaurant

Somewhere in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, there’s a brick building with a skateboarding skeleton on the window, and inside that building is fried chicken that will genuinely change your expectations. That place is Slappy’s Chicken, and it has been quietly earning one of the most devoted followings in the entire...

Winston-Salem, NC · 9h
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Former Earth Fare site near Charlotte is ready to debut with new specialty grocer

Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding again, debuting its fourth Charlotte-area store in the same spot as a former specialty grocer in time for the holiday season. Sprouts will open at 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Christenbury Corners, 8885 Christenbury Parkway , in Concord. The 24,110-square-foot store marks Sprouts’ first location in a Charlotte suburb. The site near Concord Mills mall was previously home to Earth Fare , which closed in August 2025 amid lease negotiations. Asheville-based Earth Fare originally opened there in 2017 before the company filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and reopening under ownership. In 2021, the Concord store reopened. Sprouts’ expansion is part of a highly competitive landscape , where nearly 730 grocery stores are vying for market share across Charlotte’s over $10.8 billion supermarket industry . “Charlotte continues to experience strong population growth and a growing interest in healthy living,” Sprouts told The Charlotte Observer. That includes demand for fresh produce and items that support a healthy lifestyle, the company said. The new location arrives alongside a wave of recent grocery store openings across the Charlotte area, including Food Lion in east Charlotte , Publix in Union County and Wegmans in Ballantyne . What to expect

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Charlotte restaurant embroiled in fiery clash with customer after charging $6 for to-go box

STATS in North Carolina describes itself as a New American eatery. But it recently became embroiled in a dispute about its leftovers policy.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Half a century of shopping near Charlotte, North Carolina: all 7 of these malls still have shoppers inside

SouthPark grows from three department stores to five. On February 12, 1970, Belk and Ivey's opened their doors on what had been pasture at Sharon and Fairview roads, about six miles south of Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Sears joined them that August. The three department stores anchored SouthPark, an enclosed...

Charlotte, NC · 13h
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Cornelius Doctor Pens New Thriller

By Jon Show – A local doctor has branched into the literary world with her debut novel, a thriller about genetics and the promise of eternal youth. Dr. Minni Saluja, owner of Saluja Cosmetic and Laser Center in Cornelius, is board-certified and has advanced training in cosmetic skin treatments. She wrote the biotech thriller set in the world of regenerative medicine.

Cornelius, NC · 2d

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12 North Carolina Restaurants That Know How To Make Biscuits And Gravy Right

One Asheville spot serves cathead biscuits, a name that comes from biscuits roughly as big as a cat’s head. That alone made me sit up a little straighter. Then I learned the same place lets you pick a gravy the way other cafes let you pick a muffin. Another kitchen in Charlotte never closes, so sausage gravy is on the table at 3 AM if you want it.

North Carolina · 12h

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Local man runs for 24 hours

It’s one thing to complete a marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K race — which all can be done in a span of minutes or hours — but a Mount Airy man has managed to run for an entire day. This occurred when Charles Hiatt took on the OMR Ultra 24 Hour Challenge from Oct. 30-31 in Mint Hill, near Charlotte. Unlike some races with spread-out courses, the OMR Ultra 24 Hour Challenge involves a 1.35-mile loop that participants run over and over — “and over again,” Hiatt stated with a note of humor. The local man, an employee of Eagle Carports in Mount Airy, started the event on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. and finished on 7 p.m. the next day to cap what organizers call “a festive, Halloween-themed test of endurance.” While the running career of the former two-pack-per-day smoker previously included completing three World Marathon Majors in Boston, Chicago and most recently Sydney, Australia, he was a bit leery about the late-October event. “Running for 24 hours straight was definitely my biggest challenge yet,” Hiatt acknowledged. A friend and fellow runner, Josh Seawell of Pinnacle, had invited him to participate in the Mint Hill event. “Against my

Mt Airy, NC · 1d

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Charlotte's airport has an approved new airline deal

Charlotte City Council approved a new Airline Use and Lease Agreement (AULA) for Charlotte Douglas International Airport and its signatory airlines. Why it matters: The new deal, which begins on Jan. 1, 2027, keeps the signatory airlines around for the next 10 and a half years and allows for a five-year extension. CLT's signatory airlines are American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United. Driving the news: Council approved the AULA Monday night in an 8-2 vote. Council members JD Mazuera Arias and Reneé Perkins Johnson voted against it. More than 50 people signed up to speak to address council. Some advocated for the deal and some against. Advocates from Atrium Health, Novant Health, Trane Technologies, Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce, North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance and local business owners — some of whom have a presence at the airport — advocated for the deal. The other side: But the people who told council members they "keep the airport running" said they don't feel seen or heard. They asked council to delay their vote on the AULA. State law does not allow the city to intervene in subcontractor pay . " We've gotta take this fight to

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Bubbakoo's Burritos Lands in Concord Tuesday, Its First Charlotte-Area Shop

A build-your-own burrito chain that got its start on the Jersey Shore is finally staking a claim in metro Charlotte. Bubbakoo's Burritos opens its first restaurant in the area Tuesday at Parkway Commons in Concord, bringing its customizable Mexican-fusion menu to a storefront at 3805 Concord Pkwy S, Ste 140.

Concord, NC · 2d

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This Tiny South Carolina Bakery Has Handmade Donuts That People Are Obsessed With

Nobody plans to become obsessed with a donut shop, and yet here are the people of Rock Hill, South Carolina, completely devoted to MoMo Donuts and not even a little bit sorry about it. This small bakery has developed the kind of following that most restaurants spend years trying to...

Rock Hill, SC · 6d

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North Carolina Families Have Piled Plates With Sushi And Hibachi At This Matthews Buffet For Years

Some families in Matthews have a standing plan for birthdays, lazy Saturdays, and those nights when nobody wants to cook. The plan involves a long row of buffet tables, a sushi bar, and a grill where a cook makes your plate to order. One local family has kept this tradition...

Matthews, NC · 2d

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Corkscrew pours its familiar atmosphere into downtown Huntersville

HUNTERSVILLE – For the customers who mourned the loss of Corkscrew Wine Shoppe & Bar when its popular Birkdale Village location closed at the end of 2022, the wait is finally over. After nearly four years away, the neighborhood gathering spot has reopened at 111 Gilead Road, bringing its...

Huntersville, NC · 23h

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Flight from Charlotte to Raleigh diverted back to CLT

A flight had to return to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Monday morning, according to flight data.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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National hair salon chain opening first Triangle locations. Here's where

Full service unisex salon experience chain Hair Cuttery plans to open four locations across the Triangle by next year, opening in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill by Monday, Feb. 1 . By 2028, the Hair Cuttery Family of Brands plans to add more than 20 new salons and 200 jobs to the Raleigh and Charlotte areas. By mid-2027, 14 locations will be operational, the business’ press release said. “This new chapter is about more than opening new locations,” Eric Bakken, CEO of Hair Cuttery said in a press release. “A salon is more than a place to get your hair done. It’s where life happens, from a child’s first haircut to neighbors catching up in the chair. As North Carolina’s communities grow, we look forward to growing alongside them and finding meaningful ways to give back.” Focused on “crafting confidence with care,” the Triangle salons will offer cut, color, style, chemical treatments, blowouts, waxing, and extension services. New salon locations Raleigh ’s location will be at 2603 Glenwood Ave. at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Oberlin Road. The Durham salon’s address is 1051 Yunus Rd off of Ellis Road while Cary ’s will be in Crescent Commons at

Durham, NC · 1d

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EggBred Expands to East Charlotte: New Location Promises Fresh Breakfast Delights by 2027

Diners looking for a fast-casual breakfast/brunch spot will soon be able to eat at EggBred, located at Eastway Crossing in East Charlotte. According to the Charlotte Observer, the opening of EggBred is planned for sometime in 2027. The EggBred chain is known for freshly cracked breakfast items and homemade sauces, along with waffles, loaded breakfast burritos, and breakfast sandwiches.

Charlotte, NC · 6d

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QCity Metro Dinner Club launches with over 70 participants

On November 5th, over 70 strangers gathered for dinner at 8 different restaurants in Uptown Charlotte. They were part of our first QCity Metro Dinner Club. It's a monthly event series where participants dine with strangers. How it works. Participants start by taking a personality quiz. It asks questions to...

Charlotte, NC · 22h

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Jennifer Rieffer moves to Charlotte to lead Gray Media’s WBTV

Gray Media named Jennifer Rieffer as the new general manager of WBTV (CBS) in Charlotte, North Carolina (DMA 21), effective. A graduate of Morehead State University, Rieffer started her broadcast career in Lexington, Kentucky, where she spent 24 years at the Fox affiliate. She then moved to Flint, Michigan, where she served as general manager overseeing the Fox, NBC and CW stations.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Pet of the week: Meet Mbali!

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The most perfect girl joined Rising on Wednesday – meet Mbali! She is about 3 years old and weighs 46 pounds. Mbali (Mmm-Ball-ee-Zulu word for flower) arrived to the shelter with her brother Mbappe’ in July. And while her brother has long since been adopted, Mbali is still waiting for her forever home.

Charlotte, NC · 1d