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Charlotte area libraries face record demand, long waitlists

Libraries across the Charlotte area are seeing record demand, but the surge in popularity is creating long waitlists for books, especially digital titles that can cost libraries several times more than consumers pay.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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10 North Carolina Restaurants That Go Absolutely Overboard With Christmas Decorations Every Holiday Season

Two thousand gingerbread cookies a day is the kind of December statistic that makes me forget I was researching restaurants. One North Carolina steakhouse bakes roughly that many during the holidays, then sends diners home with cookies handed out by elves. From there, the decorating only gets more ambitious. I...

Raleigh, NC · 3d
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The Call Of

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Charlotte Bar’s $6 “Box Fee” Was Never a Box Fee

Charlotte bar STATS charged $6 when diners boxed a discounted pasta — not for the container, but a price adjustment the receipt never explained.

Charlotte, NC · 20h

The Gaston Gazette

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Gastonia-area restaurants open for Thanksgiving or offering takeout

Roasted turkey with a view of the lake. A "steaks-giving" dinner in a restored 1920s theater. A pan of mac and cheese you can pick up before noon and call your own. If your Thanksgiving plans involve letting someone else handle the stuffing, Gaston County has plenty of options. The list below includes restaurants that have announced plans and others that were open last year. Holiday hours can change, so call ahead. Dine-in with special menus Drift on Lake Wylie , 315 M Lanyard Lane in Belmont, will serve a three-course, prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu for $60 per person, not including tax and gratuity. Reservations start at 11:30 a.m. and are available through OpenTable. The restaurant will close at 8:30 p.m. It is the only menu offered that day. Diners choose a wedge, Caesar or market greens salad, or shrimp and lobster bisque. The main course is roasted turkey with sweet onion apple stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish and two sides. Dessert options are cheesecake with pumpkin anglaise, Key lime pie or crème brûlée. The phone number is 980-351-0111. Webb Custom Kitchen , 182 S. South St. in downtown Gastonia, will serve a Thanksgiving menu from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in

Gastonia, NC · 3d

Queen City News

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WJZY’s Alicia Barnes earns NCAB Best News Anchor honor for third consecutive year

WJZY is proud to announce that Alicia Barnes has been named 2026 Anchor of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters (NCAB), marking an extraordinary third consecutive year receiving the prestigious statewide honor.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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Food Briefs: Restaurants offer Veterans Day deals

Twin Peaks restaurants will offer complimentary entrées to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Eligible guests presenting a valid military ID can choose from five menu items: a cheeseburger and fries, chicken Caesar salad, chicken tenders and fries, pepperoni flatbread or boneless wings and fries.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Publix Targets 2027 Opening at Redhawk Pointe in Cramerton

Publix is targeting a 2027 opening for a new supermarket at Redhawk Pointe, a planned shopping center along South New Hope Road in Cramerton, North Carolina. The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer confirmed the upcoming location alongside another Charlotte-area store in Matthews, according to a November 2026 announcement reported by CBJ Newsroom on Instagram.

Cramerton, NC · 19h

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At This Rock Hill Seafood Buffet, South Carolina Diners Come Hungry For Sushi, Crab Legs, And Hibachi

Some meals call for a menu, and some call for a plate and a plan. Just off Dave Lyle Boulevard in Rock Hill, Ginza Buffet lets you fill up on sushi, crab legs, and made-to-order hibachi without picking just one. With more than 3,000 Google reviews, it has become a...

Rock Hill, SC · 3d

Charlotte Observer

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Best coffee shop? Charlotte bakery & cafe earns spot on national Top 10 list

Amelie’s French Bakery & Café has earned the No. 8 spot on USA Today’s 10Best Independent Coffee Shops list for 2026. It was the only North Carolina café to crack the national ranking. Here’s why the Charlotte-born café was named among America’s best spots for coffee: 10Best editors praised the café’s coffee, service and cozy atmosphere, singling out the salted caramel mocha, thick hot chocolate and barista-made espressos and cappuccinos. Pastry lovers can expect croissants, salted caramel brownies, macarons, cheesecakes and éclairs, along with savory bites like quiches and sandwiches. “Our cafés are developing creative and joyful experiences through our coffee program, and we’re so honored to see the hard work being recognized,” an Amelie’s spokesperson told CharlotteFive by email. First opened in NoDa in 2008, Amelie’s has grown to include locations in uptown, Plaza Midwood, Carmel, Montford and Rock Hill, South Carolina. A 10Best expert panel nominated the contenders before a month-long public vote decided the rankings. Southern Living also named Amelie’s North Carolina’s best bakery in 2023. This report was produced with the assistance of a proprietary tool powered by artificial intelligence and using our own originally reported, written and published content. It was reviewed and edited by

Charlotte, NC · 4d

Queen City News

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Community members concerned proposed Charlotte airport lease could price out travelers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The future of Charlotte Douglas International Airport will be determined on Monday as city leaders vote on the details of the nearly 11-year lease agreement. The new lease would bring billions of dollars in revenue to the state, but it could price out the local traveler. “Charlotte does have […]

Charlotte, NC · 4d

YoCo News

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Tom Collins and Brett Lead This Week’s Adoptable Pets

A tabby cat named Tom Collins and a Labrador mix named Brett are the Humane Society of York County’s pets of the week, and both fit the theme the Fort Mill rescue is promoting all November: senior animals in need of homes. The shelter on Regent Parkway is marking Senior Appreciation Month, which covers any...

Fort Mill, SC · 2d

YoCo News

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York County Restaurant Inspections Turn Up One C And Seven B Grades In October

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture conducted 291 restaurant and food service inspections in York County in October. Seven of those inspections resulted in a B grade and one resulted in a C. The remaining 283 inspections earned an A. The month’s only C went to Subway #29005 on East Liberty Street in York, which...

York County, SC · 5d

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To Truly Know Charlotte, North Carolina, Grab A Fried Chicken Soul Food Plate At Chicken Box Cafe

Some cities explain themselves through skylines and stadiums, but Charlotte also tells its story through a cardboard box of fried chicken. On a busy stretch north of uptown, a counter-serve spot has fed locals, convention travelers, and airport layover crowds for years. People drive across the Queen City for it,...

Charlotte, NC · 3d

Charlotte Observer

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Build-your-own burrito chain opening first Charlotte-area restaurant. Here's when

Charlotte-area foodies will soon have a new spot to grab their Mexican favorites. Bubbakoo’s Burritos , a Mexican-fusion concept, opens on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Parkway Commons shopping center in Concord, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive. The New Jersey-born brand serving burritos, bowls and tacos has existing locations in North Carolina, with spots in Cary and Durham. The Concord restaurant marks its first foray into metro Charlotte. “What really drew us to Bubbakoo’s was the creativity behind the menu and the welcoming atmosphere that makes the brand stand out,” owner-operator Dhyan Shah said in the release. “Concord is a growing community with a great mix of families, businesses and visitors, and we saw an opportunity to bring something unique to the area,” Shah continued. “We want to create a place where people can enjoy a great meal, try something new and keep coming back.” The diverse menu features customizable burritos, quesadillas, tacos, nachos and more. Signature items include the Southwest chicken shredder — a burrito filled with slow-braised shredded chicken thighs, fajita vegetables, queso, rice, corn salsa, shredded cheese and sriracha ranch sauce in a flour tortilla. This soul food restaurant in Charlotte ranks No. 1

Concord, NC · 2d

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Charlotte Turns Wastewater Plant Walkway Into Catawba River Mural Trail

Charlotte is preparing to bring online a major new wastewater treatment facility, and instead of leaving the approach to it looking purely industrial, city leaders have turned the walkway leading up to the plant into a public art destination. Murals depicting plants and animals native to the region now line the pathway, transforming what could have been a plain access route into something residents are encouraged to stop and explore.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Davidson Community Players Takes You Into the Unknown With 62nd Season

Eight productions, from a youth-theatre premiere to a sweeping Les Misérables, transport audiences to the edge of the familiar. Davidson Community Players (DCP) has announced the most ambitious lineup in the organization’s history for its 62nd year. The 2027 season opens in January with a family favorite and closes in December with a Broadway fairy tale. It also features a Shakespeare rarity, an original production from DCP’s Connie Company, and DCP’s flagship production of Les Misérables, widely regarded as one of the all-time greatest works of musical theatre.

Davidson, NC · 2d

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7 Unassuming North Carolina Kitchens That Taste Like a Trip Abroad Without the Plane Ticket

Some of my best meals have started in a plain strip mall parking lot with low expectations and an empty stomach. You walk in expecting a quick bite, and suddenly the smells, the spices, and the shelves of imported snacks make you forget you are still in North Carolina. These...

North Carolina · 4d

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Charlotte food and hospitality jobs: shift leader, greeter, bartender, team member, and breakfast attendant

Charlotte’s roundup centers on five food and hospitality roles that differ by setting and guest interaction. Papa Johns is seeking a full-time Shift Leader with restaurant operations responsibility; Buffalo Wild Wings has a part-time Greeter focused on arrivals and seating; Rally Pickleball is hiring a full-time Bartender for its Lower South End venue; Jack in the Box lists a full-time Team Member for kitchen or guest-service work through an independent franchisee; and Carowinds has a full-time seasonal Breakfast Attendant at SpringHill Suites by Marriott, focused on breakfast service and dining-area upkeep.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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Uzumaki Sushi Set to Launch $1.2 Million Location in Charlotte

Uzumaki Revolving Sushi has a $1.2 million buildout in the works for a 2,918-square-foot restaurant at the Arboretum Park mixed-use development in South Charlotte, according to the Charlotte Observer. Diners can choose from three all-you-can-eat tiers or order à la carte. Available dishes vary by tier. The restaurant will use...

Charlotte, NC · 3d

Mens Journal

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Restaurant Workers Say Their SSNs Were Used to Pay Undocumented Migrants

Two former Firebirds Wood Fired Grill employees in Huntersville, North Carolina, allege their Social Security numbers were used to employ other workers after they left the restaurant—one reportedly finding $20,000 in wages he never earned on his W-2. Police are investigating, and Firebirds says it is cooperating.

Huntersville, NC · 7d