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Woman wins $100K after buying lottery ticket in Forest City

A Forest City woman's decision to buy a scratch-off she liked led to her winning a $100,000 top prize.

Forest City, NC · 2d

Only In Your State

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3 Small-Town North Carolina Pie Shops Worth Pulling Over For

Fall in western North Carolina is marked by changing leaves, cooler mountain mornings, and a renewed appetite for homemade pie. Apple harvests are underway, and scenic drives through the Blue Ridge Mountains are especially beautiful this time of year. Some of the best pie shops in North Carolina are tucked into smaller communities, away from […]

North Carolina · 3d

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Bears breaking into Asheville homes at alarming rate

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Black bears getting into trash cans is nothing new in Asheville. But some are taking things a lot further, breaking into homes and even ripping doors and windows off their frames. And a state wildlife biologist says the problem is getting worse. Ashley Hobbs, a...

Asheville, NC · 12d
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Locals Can’t Get Enough Of This Mountain Restaurant Hiding In North Carolina

There are places you stumble upon by accident, and then there are places that feel like the mountains themselves have been keeping a delicious secret from you. Louise’s Kitchen in Black Mountain, North Carolina is firmly in the second category, and once you find it, you’ll wonder how it stayed hidden from you for this long.

Black Mountain, NC · 2d
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The Unassuming BBQ Joint In North Carolina That’s So Delicious It Impressed A President

There’s a brick building in Arden, North Carolina where the smoke rolls out into the parking lot like it’s trying to recruit people off the highway. It worked on a sitting president, so imagine what it can do to someone who just got off a ten hour car ride.

Arden, NC · 12d

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Homestead Star Bailey Chase Packed Up His LA Life and Found a North Carolina Home He Says Actually Feels Safe

Bailey Chase Left Hollywood After 21 Years and Says His North Carolina Home Gives His Family Something LA Never Could […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

Los Angeles, CA · 16h

Greenville News

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Where to order Thanksgiving dinner in Greenville and Upstate SC

Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to be stressful. If you can't cook or simply don't have time, there are options. Restaurants and caterers across Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson counties are offering prepared Thanksgiving meals that can save you hours in the kitchen and more time with your family. Some offer complete family feasts with turkey and all the fixings, and others let you order à la carte. We've compiled a list of different places for busy schedules and various budgets. Families can choose from smaller heat-and-serve meals, large catering packages, and individual dishes. Just don't wait until Thanksgiving week to make a plan. Several businesses stop taking orders before the holiday, while others sell popular dishes on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are nine locations to find Thanksgiving catering and takeout around the Upstate, along with prices, preorder deadlines, and pickup details. Good to Go GVL Menu: Good to Gobble packages with boneless smoked turkey breast and all sides. Turkey and sides including mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese, classic herb stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Price: Package serving 4-6, $199; serving 8-10, $399. Turkey breast , $40-$80 ; sides, $28-$56. Deadline: Order on website by

Greenville, SC · 3d

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All Winter Long, Buncombe County Locals Warm Up At These 6 Comfort Food Diners

When the mountain air turns cold in Buncombe County, a plate of hot food and a bottomless cup of coffee start to look like the best plan of the day. From downtown Asheville to Weaverville and Arden, the county has a strong lineup of diners that keep things simple, filling, and friendly.

Buncombe County, NC · 1d

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Hendersonville Green Drinks to Examine Data Center Development November 12th

Hendersonville Green Drinks will focus on data center development during a November 12th program at The Local Table. The gathering, titled “Data Centers – Risks and Best Practices,” will take place at 1307 7th Avenue East in Hendersonville. Megan Kimball will examine the environmental impacts of data...

Hendersonville, NC · 14h

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'Heartwarming': Climbing group receives PETA award for rescuing dog stranded on cliff

MACON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A western North Carolina-based rock climbing school received an award from a major international animal rights group after its founder and three teammates scaled a sheer, crumbling cliff to rescue a terrified dog that had become stranded roughly 200 feet up for three days.

Pisgah Forest, NC · 2d

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Spartanburg County restaurant announces closure

A locally-owned restaurant will close its doors for good next week.

Spartanburg County, SC · 1d

The State

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Beloved BBQ joint, once a downtown Greenville staple, reopens in a new location

It took two and a half years, but a once popular downtown Greenville barbecue restaurant is reopening on Greenville County’s Eastside Friday, Nov. 6. “OH, HAPPY FREAKING DAY!!!” the owner of Smoke on the Water shouted on Facebook. “GREENVILLE, THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!” They even counted the days since they closed the restaurant in Greenville’s West End close to Falls Park and the Reedy River, where they had operated for 20 years. 957 days. “Countless delays. A whole lot of hard work. And more patience from y’all than we could have ever asked for,” the post announcing the opening said. The new location is 64 Beacon Drive, next door to California Dreaming, in an area rife with restaurants along Interstate 85. The restaurant was started by Frances “Chicken” Lea, her husband Hurdle Lea and Mike Shuler. The Leas were well-known Greenville entrepreneurs. Chicken was a founding member of the James Beard Foundation and board member for the South Carolina Governor’s School, the Metropolitan Arts Council, and the Greenville Art Museum. Hurdle was a textile executive with Fieldcrest Mills, Dunavant Enterprises and Cannon Mills, and founder of the Eastern Trading Company. He served as president of the American Cotton Shippers,

Greenville, SC · 4d

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Cat missing for eight years reunited with family after being found in Woodruff

WOODRUFF — A cat missing from his Simpsonville home for eight years has been reunited with his family after a Woodruff resident found him and local animal advocates helped identify him through a microchip. Theo, now 12, was found on West Georgia Street between Tap Three and The Yellow...

Woodruff, SC · 2d

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You Could Spend An Entire Day Hunting For Rare Treasures At This Massive South Carolina Thrift Store

Most shopping trips have a natural endpoint, a moment when you’ve seen everything, made your decisions, and you’re ready to head to the register. At Miracle Hill Thrift Store in Taylors, South Carolina, that moment takes a very long time to arrive. This is a thrift store that...

Taylors, SC · 7d

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Grab A Seat At The Bar, Then Watch Your Steak Get Cut At This Classic South Carolina Steakhouse

Picture a server walking up to your table with a big slab of raw beef and slicing your steak right in front of you. That is a normal Tuesday night at The Peddler Steak House in downtown Spartanburg. With a spoken menu, a salad you build with a pencil, and...

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

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The Enormous South Carolina Bookstore Where You Can Fill An Entire Bag Of Books For Less Than $20

Somewhere in Easley, South Carolina, there’s a place that will make every book lover’s jaw drop straight to the floor. Book Warehouse Outlet is that place, and once you walk through its doors, you’ll understand why people drive from all over the state just to spend an afternoon there.

Easley, SC · 9d

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This Upstate South Carolina Diner Is Known For One Standout Dish That Keeps Locals Coming Back

The biscuits at this little counter-service diner are made from scratch. They’re also big enough to make a grown adult rethink the word snack. That alone would earn a spot on my list. Then I learned the same kitchen turns out cheeseburger plates, hamburger steak, and blended soft serve treats called cyclones.

Easley, SC · 14d

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Clemson Extension Says Fescue Lawns Should Be Mowed at 2.5 to 3 Inches in November, Never Losing More Than a Third of the Blade

Clemson Extension's Samantha McGaha Brown says fescue lawns should be mowed at 2.5 to 3 inches in November, never removing more than a third of the blade.

Clemson, SC · 1d

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10 Peaceful South Carolina Walking Paths Where Crisp Fall Breezes Meet Gorgeous Park Scenery

One park on this list has a fountain shaped like a giant pineapple. I refuse to believe that isn’t a good enough reason to go for a walk. Another spot has quarter-mile markers beside an old canal, and a third sits by a river lined with Spanish moss. When...

South Carolina · 3d