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Sampson County woman wins $100,000 Powerball prize: 'I fell to my knees'

A Sampson County woman says she fell to her knees after learning she won a $100,000 Powerball prize with a Quick Pick ticket.

Sampson County, NC · 3d

Sampson Independent

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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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This Humble North Carolina Buffet Serves Soul Food So Good, It Landed On National TV

Some restaurants don’t need a fancy sign or a velvet rope to tell you something special is happening inside. Casey’s Buffet in Wilmington, North Carolina is exactly that kind of place. There’s a Pepsi vending machine parked right outside the front door. A red and white striped...

Wilmington, NC · 11d
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unearththevoyage.com

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Michelin Found This North Carolina Pizza Hiding Behind a Tiny Alley Window

Some of the best meals in North Carolina start with a little confusion, like wondering if you are even in the right spot. You follow your nose past shops and murals, and suddenly there is a small walk-up window with a wood-fired oven glowing behind it. The pizza that comes...

Wilmington, NC · 2d
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Wilson Center announces 2027 music, comedy performances

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College has announced three performances for 2027, including a concert featuring Texas singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and Hayes Carll. The lineup also includes the Bored Teachers comedy tour and comedian Henry Cho’s “It’s What I Do” tour....

Wilmington, NC · 1d

WECT

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Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn says business isn’t for sale as property is listed

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn says it has no plans to close after the property housing its Wilmington restaurant was listed for sale. In a Facebook post, Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn stated the property at 4002 Oleander Drive is for sale, but the business is not.

Wilmington, NC · 11h

Mount Olive Tribune

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2026 Mount Olive Christmas Parade Grand Marshals named

The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the annual Mount Olive Christmas Parade in downtown Mount Olive. This year, the parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. Each year, the chamber board of directors selects an individual to serve as the grand marshal. The chosen person is someone who went above and beyond and made a difference in the community.

Mt Olive, NC · 12h

unearththevoyage.com

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10 North Carolina Fabric Shops Where Quilters Lose Track of Time Among Walls of Bolts

You pull into a plain little parking lot, expecting a quick stop for a spool of thread. Then the door swings open, and suddenly you are surrounded by color stacked floor to ceiling, and your afternoon quietly disappears. North Carolina is full of these unassuming quilt shops that turn a...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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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

WITN

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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

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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Al’s Burger Shack announces plans for new Wilmington location

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Al’s Burger Shack is planning to open a new restaurant in Wilmington, expanding its presence in the Cape Fear region. The restaurant will be located at 1111 Center Point Drive, Suite 131, in the new Center Point development. The location will include an outdoor patio.

Wilmington, NC · 13h

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Scotty McCreery headlines Holly Ridge music festival with Lonestar in Onslow County

Why did McCreery return to his home state for the Holly Ridge festival?. Country music star Scotty McCreery returned to his home state Saturday to headline a full day of live music in Onslow County. McCreery was set to take the stage with Lonestar at Holly Ridge Municipal Park, along...

Onslow County, NC · 3d

WilmingtonBiz

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New Restaurant Channels Greek Isles

A new, coastal-inspired Greek restaurant is the latest culinary endeavor from Giorgios Hospitality Group. Opa by Giorgios opened to the public in early November on the northern waterfront in downtown Wilmington. Restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias has opened four other restaurants in the Wilmington area in recent years – Kipos Hellenic Cuisine,...

Wilmington, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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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 · 9h

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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WILMYWOOD market to celebrate Wilmington’s film history, pop culture and local artists

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Movie lovers and pop culture fans will have a chance to celebrate Wilmington’s film history at a special market featuring local artists, collectibles and cosplay. Geeks & Freaks ILM is hosting its WILMYWOOD market on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. at...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

Old Gold Black

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The documentary asking who pays for the Cape Fear River’s forever chemicals

This line, spoken by a Wilmington, N.C. resident in the documentary “GenX: The Saga of Forever Chemicals,” set the tone for the film’s campus screening on Oct. 16. For families along the Cape Fear River, the water they trusted for decades turned out to carry harmful substances that never break down.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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Barbecue staple shuts down after eight years in Fayetteville

Bruce Yeomans is closing his well-known Fayetteville food truck. The announcement drew thousands of reactions and a wave of support online.

Fayetteville, NC · 9d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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Jessica Chastain reflects on filming in Wilmington ahead of new Netflix movie ‘Heartland’

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain is returning to the world of country music in her new Netflix film, “Heartland.” But while promoting the movie in New York City, she also had some kind words for a place she knows well: Wilmington, North Carolina. WWAY’s...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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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