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QDOBA plans third location in Hope Mills

A new QDOBA location is coming soon to the people of Hope Mills, with signage already up for the brand's third location at 7483 Rockfish Road. The new location is the latest addition to the new Rockfish Village shopping center, which debuted with the opening of the area’s second Publix location on Oct. 21.

Hope Mills, NC · 1d
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10 North Carolina Seafood Markets Where You Can Buy Fresh Catch Straight From The Boats

Street numbers 1, 2, and 3 all belong to seafood markets on the same short North Carolina road, and I am still amused by how perfect that sounds. If I were designing a shrimp lover’s cul-de-sac, I am not sure I could improve it. These are working docks where...

North Carolina · 3d
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From Clinton to ‘The Greatest’

The bright lights of Hollywood and the quiet familiarity of Clinton might seem worlds apart, but Jaalen Best has discovered that greatness doesn’t necessarily depend on where a person begins.Sometimes, it starts with having the courage to pursue something entirely unexpected. Once a young athlete with dreams of making...

Clinton, NC · 2d
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Hoke County man mistakes missing boa constrictor for a fence post

A boa constrictor's weeks-long adventure on the loose in Hoke County came to an end on Wednesday when it turned up on Richard Wood's farm. The 6-to-7-foot snake, someone's pet, had been missing since early October in the Calloway Road area near Raeford. Hoke County Animal Shelter officials had warned...

Hoke County, NC · 7d
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This soul food restaurant in Charlotte ranks No. 1 for fried chicken in NC

A Charlotte soul food spot has earned statewide bragging rights. Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish now ranks as the No. 1 fried chicken restaurant in North Carolina, according to Tasting Table. FULL STORY: Best fried chicken joint? This Charlotte restaurant ranks No. 1 in NC Here are key takeaways: Tasting Table published the rankings Oct. 30. The food and drink website drew on Reddit posts, online reviews, awards and press coverage to pick the top fried chicken joint in each state. Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish started two decades ago on Statesville Avenue. It operates multiple restaurants in Charlotte, and the uptown location on Dalton Avenue got the nod. Michael Rhynes Sr., who helped open the restaurant, told CharlotteFive in 2024 that the business builds relationships with customers. “We try to get to know everybody. I watched kids grow from being six, seven years old. Now they’re in college.” The restaurant’s namesake chicken appears in dishes such as chicken dinners and a gizzard appetizer. Though Tasting Table singled out the hushpuppies as a must-order dish, the menu also features Southern sides like collard greens, fried okra and macaroni and cheese. Other Charlotte dining destinations have drawn recent attention for their

Charlotte, NC · 2d

Charlotte Observer

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Veterans Day: Here's where retired or active-duty military can eat free in NC

As a “thank you” to local veterans, several restaurants and businesses across North Carolina will offer free meals and services to America’s heroes on Wednesday. Veterans Day, celebrated on Nov. 11 , honors all veterans and those who have served in times of war and peace, according to the U.S. Department of War. It was originally known as Armistice Day, marking the end of the first World War.

North Carolina · 2d

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8 Harris Teeter Checkout Rules North Carolinians Should Know Before Their Next Trip

If you’re 60 or older, Harris Teeter takes 5% off your purchases every Thursday. North Carolinians who never read the posted checkout rules miss perks like that. Here are the Harris Teeter checkout rules North Carolinians should know before their next trip. 1. Scan Guarantee. When an item scans...

North Carolina · 21h

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Live roaches, no food thermometer: 2 Triangle restaurants get B grades

The News & Observer publishes a weekly roundup of restaurant sanitation scores to keep you up-to-date on the health grades at Triangle dining spots. Sanitation scores and their corresponding letter grades are used in North Carolina to assess restaurants’ adherence to rules and standards intended to mitigate and prevent the spread of food-borne illnesses. You’ve likely seen sanitation grade cards at restaurants you’ve visited, and The N&O previously explained what those scores mean and how they’re calculated . Here are sanitation scores in Triangle counties from Nov. 3-9. Wake County sanitation scores The Wake County inspection management system shows 73 restaurant inspections were completed Nov. 3-9. Two restaurants received a B grade (a score of at least 80 but lower than 90): Dum N Grill (1000 Market Center Drive, Morrisville) received a score of 87 on Thursday, Nov. 5. The restaurant was in violation of 17 standards. Violations include gnats at a sink, no sanitizing solution test strips or food thermometer available, employees not washing hands while switching tasks and an employee tasting cooked rice with gloved hands and then putting the excess rice back into the pot of cooked rice, among other violations. The restaurant previously has not previously

Wake County, NC · 1d

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Southport man sets 1st state record for Unicorn Filefish

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WITN) - A Southport man was the first to set the state record for Unicorn Filefish. The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries says Jim Bickerstaff caught a 6-pound, 1.6-ounce fish on September 29. It measured 25.5 inches long and had a 17-inch girth. Bickerstaff landed the...

Southport, NC · 1d

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‘Barrier Islands 101’: No easy answers for NC12, beach houses

Much of the allure, and lore, of the Outer Banks is rooted in its sharp geographic swipe along the edge of the continent and the endless drama its unruly natural forces foment. It is that magical energy that has been the bane of the increasingly threatened two-lane road that bisects...

North Carolina · 2d

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A new Haymount shop gives vintage wedding gowns another walk down the aisle

Just over two years ago, Michelle Clark and her husband, Jamil Rashad, opened Westdale Vintage at 1225 Fort Bragg Road in Historic Haymount. Now, the couple is preparing to open a second store two blocks away. Clark shared that the expansion came about because the initial store didn’t have enough...

Fayetteville, NC · 14h

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The Flower Bar: A new creative oasis for women in Fayetteville

The Flower Bar is Fayetteville’s first experiential craft and cocktail lounge. Located at 719 Sterling St. in Fayetteville, N.C., The Flower Bar is scheduled to open this December. Co-owners Johanna Brumm and Dennis Bonnema are on a mission to provide Fayetteville, N.C. with a safe space for women of all generations to drop in to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or mocktail while indulging their creativity.

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

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North Carolina Has A Reindeer Farm Where You Hand-Feed The Herd Before Christmas

Some holiday traditions involve a crowded mall and a long line for a photo. Others involve a mountain road, a guide who knows every animal by name, and a hungry goat waiting for a treat from your open hand. High in the North Carolina mountains near Banner Elk, a working...

Banner Elk, NC · 1d

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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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Coast Seafood Shack & Country Kitchen announces closure

Locally owned seafood restaurant Coast Seafood Shack & Country Kitchen will close its doors at its current location. The restaurant's final day of service will be Sunday, November 15. The restaurant's final week’s hours:. Thursday, November 12 | 4–8 p.m. Friday, November 13 | 4–8 p.m. Saturday,...

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

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New-look Sanford Christmas Parade to air live on CBS17

Courtesy of Downtown Sanford Inc. The streets of downtown Sanford will come alive again at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 with twinkling lights, festive floats, holiday performances and a very special visit from Santa Claus as the Sanford Christmas Parade, recognized as North Carolina’s longest-running nighttime Christmas parade. Hosted...

Sanford, NC · 15h

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Scott Mason, WRAL's former Tar Heel Traveler, launches new venture

Scott Mason, a long-time television journalist known to many as the Tar Heel Traveler, is back telling stories about North Carolina and its residents. On social media, Mason announced a new video podcast, and he confirmed to The News & Observer it will debut on Tuesday, Dec. 1. He’s also appearing in television commercials, lending his voice for audiobooks, continuing his work as a motivational speaker and hopes to announce a new television venture in the weeks ahead, he said. “Hard to believe, but I’ve been telling stories on television for 42 years, mainly inspiring stories,” Mason told his Instagram followers. “I’ve met so many great people. Well, change has happened in my life. Although I still plan to tell stories, though in just a bit of a different format. I’m so excited about it, and I will be telling you a lot more about what’s coming in the weeks ahead.” On TikTok , Mason’s recent videos are from the recent North Carolina State Fair, interviewing fair officials and vendors about their crafts, using the moniker “Scott Mason Stories,” which is also the name of his new website . Mason confirmed he was no longer at WRAL in August after

North Carolina · 14h

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10 North Carolina Apple Cider Donut Spots Ranked From Good To Absolutely Worth The Drive

One mountain orchard on this list sells its donuts next to an apple cannon. Yes, a cannon that launches apples, and the donut line is still the main event. I love that detail because it says a lot about how seriously North Carolina takes this fall snack. Some of these spots press their own cider right on the farm.

North Carolina · 22h