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Wingstop to take over former Philly Cheese Steak and Things spot in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville is getting a new spot for wings and sauces. Wingstop is moving into the former Philly Cheese Steak and Things location on Riverside Drive. According to S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co., Peachtree Restaurant Group LLC, operating as Wingstop, has signed a lease for 2,500 square feet of retail space at Riverside Shopping Centre on Riverside Drive in Danville.
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DAI and City of Asheboro Announce 2026 Summer Concert Series Line Up
Asheboro, NC – Downtown Asheboro Inc. (DAI) and the City of Asheboro are excited to announce the 2026 Friday and Sunday Summer Concert Series lineup, bringing live music to Bicentennial Park with nine free concerts from May 17 through September 13. The Rock’n the Park Concert Series returns on...
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Strike The Tower Rocks The Den in Winston-Salem
Strike The Tower is a 5-piece metal band out of Charlotte, North Carolina. These guys are a favorite locally and for me personally. I try to catch as many shows as I can whenever they come out my way. I was pretty excited for the chance to catch them recently when they hit up The Den in Winston-Salem, NC back on January 30, 2026.
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Actor James Franco scouts film locations in Alamance County city of Graham
The Mount Airy News
Autumn Leaves Festival named Event of the Year
The Autumn Leaves Festival has been named Event of the Year at the 2026 NC ShowFest Conference, the highest honor presented by the North Carolina Association of Festivals & Events. “The award recognizes outstanding achievement in festival management, community impact, and overall event excellence across North Carolina,” officials with the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce said. The chamber sponsors and oversees the festival each year. Held Oct 10–12, the 59th annual Autumn Leaves Festival saw more than 100,000 attendees visit Downtown Mount Airy for a three-day celebration of music, arts, crafts, food, and community tradition, the chamber said. “The festival is one of the largest and most historic events in the region.” In early 2025, festival leadership made the difficult decision to reduce the event footprint by 60 vendors, scaling back from 260 vendors to 200. “The move was made to protect the long-term integrity and quality of the event experience — even though it represented a projected revenue reduction of approximately 10–15% of the festival’s overall budget,” the chamber said in a written statement. “The 2025 festival’s success was the result of strategic planning, increased sponsorship support, disciplined expense management, and strong community partnerships.” Chamber officials said that
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This Tiny North Carolina Hot Dog Spot Has Chili Dogs That Practically Require Extra Napkins
This isn’t a hot dog — it’s a dare. One bite of a chili‑soaked dog at Zack’s Hot Dogs and you’ll wish you brought backup napkins. Forget dainty toppings and pretty plates. Here, chili flows like lava and cheese clings with ferocity. In the...