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Wayne County Dad Plans A Family Trip To Disney World After $1 Million Win

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Willie Dennis of Goldsboro will take a magical trip with his four daughters after he won the first $1 million top prize in a new lottery game. “I’m going to take them to Disney World,” he said. “They’ve never been before.”. Dennis...

Wayne County, NC · 2d
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This Little Ayden, North Carolina Diner Serves Collards And Whole-Hog Barbecue Like Nowhere Else

A carved wooden pig weighing hundreds of pounds is not what most drivers expect to spot on a quiet eastern North Carolina street. Behind it sits a plain little diner that looks like it has not changed in decades. Step inside, though, and the smell of wood-cooked pork and slow-simmered...

Ayden, NC · 4d
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Fried Chicken, Ham Biscuits And A Line Out The Door Make This Raleigh, North Carolina Diner A Saturday Ritual

Old farm tools hang over the tables, and the smell of country ham reaches you before the door does. That was my first clue that a plain little brick diner in North Carolina was going to feed me better than I expected. The line outside looked long, but it moved...

Raleigh, NC · 3d
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You’ll Feel Like You’ve Traveled Back In Time At These 10 Old-Fashioned North Carolina Diners

Looking for old-fashioned North Carolina diners that’ll make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time?. These 10 diners deliver classic eats and a genuine 1950s atmosphere that’s totally worth the trip!. 1. Snappy Lunch (Mount Airy) Snappy Lunch in Mount Airy is the kind of place...

Raleigh, NC · 11d
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One Of North Carolina’s Biggest Model Train Shows Takes Over A Massive Raleigh Building This Weekend

Choo choo is about to get very serious. More than 500 vendor tables and 16 working layouts are filling one enormous North Carolina room, and I already know I would lose track of time almost immediately. What pulls me in is how many different people can enjoy the same show...

Raleigh, NC · 3d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Beyond Buc-ee's: Restaurants with Texas ties keep heading to NC

North Carolina is getting a taste of the Lone Star State. Texas-based Buc-ee’s, already building one store in the state, is now eyeing a second location along Interstate 95. The travel center could join Texas-inspired restaurants setting up shop in the Raleigh area. From a barbecue joint to a beloved burger chain, here are openings The News & Observer has covered this year: Buc-ee’s could build a second North Carolina travel center near I-95 and Halifax Road in Rocky Mount. Its first NC location is already under construction off I-85/40 in Alamance County, and there’s no official opening date. East of Texas , a Texas-style barbecue restaurant from owner Claire Calvin, opened at Durham’s American Tobacco Campus . The restaurant serves brisket, burnt ends, pork belly and housemade sausage. It’s an expansion of a Winston-Salem spot that opened in 2023. Shipley Donuts , founded in Houston in 1936, plans to open two Raleigh shops over the next two years, with the first expected in 2027. The chain is known for handcrafted doughnuts and savory kolaches stuffed with fillings like sausage and jalapeños. Whataburger opened its first Triangle locations : in Wake Forest at 489 Calvin Jones Highway and in Raleigh

North Carolina · 3d

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North Carolina Weekend

Celebrate the flavors of fall across North Carolina. Enjoy modern Chinese cuisine at The Majestic in Asheville, Thai favorites at Nai Thai 2 in Goldsboro and seasonal Italian cooking at Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro.

North Carolina · 1d

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‘It means a lot’: Hookerton bakery heads to Georgia to cook with Paula Deen

HOOKERTON, N.C. (WITN) - Chef, TV personality, and cookbook author Paula Deen is known to millions worldwide, and now a Hookerton bakery is getting the opportunity to cook alongside the star. It’s a moment Ginger Snaps Bakery owners Jaime and Jamie Edelen say they’ll never forget: when Paula Deen asked...

Hookerton, NC · 2d

Neuse News

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From Kinston High to Hollywood: Local Native Robert Hill Wins His First Daytime Emmy Award

A piece of eastern North Carolina took center stage in Los Angeles, California, as Grifton native and Kinston High School graduate Robert “Rob” Hill won his very first Daytime Emmy Award.

Grifton, NC · 3d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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County to offer free pet vaccination clinic Saturday

Nash County Animal Services will hold a free pet vaccination clinic on Nov. 14, providing no-cost preventive care for dogs and cats through a partnership with Petco Love’s national Vaccinated and Loved initiative. The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nash County Pet Connection Center, located at 3600 Eastern Ave. in Rocky Mount. Organizers plan to vaccinate up to 125 dogs and 125 cats. The event is part of Petco Love’s nationwide effort to reduce the spread of preventable diseases by providing free vaccines through local animal welfare organizations. Since launching the Vaccinated and Loved campaign in 2021, Petco Love has distributed more than 4 million free pet vaccines nationwide. At the Nash County clinic, dogs will receive free DAPPv canine vaccines, which protect against several serious canine diseases while cats will receive free HCP feline vaccines. Nash County Animal Services also will provide free rabies vaccinations. Ashley Howell, director of Nash County Animal Services, said the partnership helps remove barriers that might prevent some pet owners from accessing routine veterinary care. “Through our partnership with Petco Love, Nash County Animal Services can provide essential vaccines directly to pet parents at no cost,” Howell

Nash County, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Insects in rice, floating black growth: 3 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 Oct. 20-26. Wake County sanitation scores The Wake County inspection management system shows 85 restaurant inspections were completed Oct. 20-26. One restaurant received a B grade (a score of at least 80 but lower than 90): Acacia Tree Asian Cuisine (101 Keybridge Drive, Suite 100, Morrisville) received a score of 87.5 on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The restaurant was in violation of 11 standards. Violations include a metal bowl of standing water with black growth floating inside, encrusted buildup of debris on several dishes stored as clean and flying insects inside bulk bins of rice, among other violations. The restaurant previously scored an A grade in January 2026. Durham County sanitation scores The Durham County

Wake County, NC · 10d

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Gospel legend John P. Kee joins Greenville anniversary

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Legendary Gospel artist John P. Kee will be headlining a gospel concert in honor of Pastor, Rev. Dr. Stephen Greene Howard of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church. The “40 & 10” Anniversary Gospel Concert will take place on Friday, December 4, at 6:00pm. Doors open at 5:00 pm at the Greenville Convention […]

Greenville, NC · 10h

Neuse News

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Muse & Maker highlights November arts events in Kinston

The November issue of Muse & Maker from the Community Council for the Arts features a holiday arts market, workshops, exhibitions and more opportunities to explore the arts in Kinston.

Kinston, NC · 1d

Neuse News

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Kinston council approves downtown selection process, police dog retirement

Kinston City Council approved a process for selecting a nonprofit to promote downtown and support its businesses, authorized police dog Nero’s retirement and approved sewer service for four properties during its Nov. 2 meeting.

Kinston, NC · 2d

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Hartley hopes to make chair caning all the craze

"I was born in the wrong century," Debra Hartley, of Washington, jokes when talking about her interest in historic preservation, which includes her passion for chair caning. Hartley hopes to make chair caning the latest craze among young people looking for "analog" hobbies and activities to disconnect from digital screens.

Washington, NC · 1d

NC Newsline

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A new documentary looks not-too-far back at NC college student voting this election

Some ballots haven’t even been counted yet, but a documentary about the 2026 election from the perspective of North Carolina college students fighting for campus early voting sites has already had its debut. “Where Do I Vote Again?” screened Thursday night at The Rialto in Raleigh. It encapsulates the work of students who tried to […]

North Carolina · 4h

The Enterprise

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Rocky Mount to host Martin Luther King Jr. oratorical competition

Rocky Mount’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition will be held Jan. 9, 2027, featuring middle and high school speeches on division, dialogue and understanding.

Rocky Mount, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Trendy bakery chain has closed several Triangle locations this year

National bakery company Crumbl Cookies has closed multiple Triangle locations in 2026 after low sales and leadership changes. Locations in Raleigh’s Six Forks Station, Chapel Hill’s Franklin Street, Cary’s Parkside and others across the state have seen closures from franchisees while internal documents have shown a 70 percent decrease in sales and the founders are looking for their own replacements, according to Fast Company and QSR Magazine . “Today, our franchises have reached across the nation and expanded internationally—all inspired by one big dream and the perfect ingredients that started it all,” the company said on its website . “We concentrate on developing delicious cookies inspired by popular flavors, tasty treats, and decadent desserts!” Founded in 2017 by co-founders, Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley, after they teamed up on a quest to bake the perfect chocolate chip cookie. The first location was opened in Utah before expanding their open-kitchen concept nationally. The store is known for its weekly rotating menu, featuring six distinct flavors, selected from a variety of cookies and desserts. North Carolina closures in 2026 Battleground Ave, Greensboro Cary Parkside Chapel Hill High Point Kernersville Lawndale, Greensboro Outer Banks Six Forks Station, Raleigh Steele Creek, Charlotte Crumble had

Raleigh, NC · 3d

Neuse News

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The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow at LCC!

The sun will come out on the Turner Stage as Lenoir Community College Foundation Performing Arts brings Annie to life. Filled with unforgettable songs, humor and heart, the musical follows a spirited young orphan whose optimism changes the lives of those around her. From Annie herself to the larger-than-life characters she encounters, this cast is ready to share a timeless story of hope.

Kinston, NC · 1d

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Teens Hurl Slurs at North Hills Shoppers in Viral Video, Mall Says It's Disappointed

A TikTok video showing two young teens hurling racist and homophobic slurs at shoppers near Raleigh's North Hills has racked up more than 40,000 views, reigniting concerns about unsupervised teen gatherings at the upscale shopping district. The woman who posted the clip says it captured just one of three separate encounters teens had with patrons there within the same stretch of time.

Raleigh, NC · 1d