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10 North Carolina Comic Book Shops Packed With Rare Finds, Nostalgia And Unexpected Treasures

Starting your own comic convention is a pretty extreme way to prove you take comics seriously. One North Carolina shop did exactly that back in 1982, and the event is still going every summer. That sent me looking at the rest of the state’s comic shops a little differently.

North Carolina · 20h
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‘The Bachelor' to Obama: Remember these moments at Charlotte's EpiCentre?

The former EpiCentre site, now known as Queen City Quarter was purchased by new owners this week . Charlotte commercial real estate firm Lincoln Property Co., Vision Ventures and Hornets Sports & Entertainment announced the joint venture on Tuesday. The site was sold for $27.5 million, the Observer reported this week . The EpiCentre was the “place to be” for many years, playing host to the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, the 2020 Democratic National Convention and multiple celebrations for the Panthers and Hornets. See some of those memories with these photographs from the Observer’s archives:

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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7 Unassuming North Carolina Kitchens That Taste Like a Trip Abroad Without the Plane Ticket

Some of my best meals have started in a plain strip mall parking lot with low expectations and an empty stomach. You walk in expecting a quick bite, and suddenly the smells, the spices, and the shelves of imported snacks make you forget you are still in North Carolina. These...

North Carolina · 15h
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FARE Opens in Charlotte, Bringing Seasonal, Clean Eating Beyond Chicago

For eight years, FARE has been making the same bold argument on Chicago blocks: fast food can actually be real food. Now that argument is traveling. On Friday, November 6, 2026, the female-founded, better-for-you fast-casual brand opens FARE Queensbridge Collective — its first location outside its home market and the first real test of whether a clean-label concept built in the Midwest can resonate in a new metro.

Charlotte, NC · 2d
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Student seeking sales receipt gets Powerball ticket worth $2 million at NC store

The $2 million-winning Powerball ticket sold in Cabarrus County went to a college student, and a malfunctioning gas pump is getting credit for his life changing prize, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery. Bram Dunehew of Concord had just filled up his gas tank at a Sam’s Mart on N.C. 49 in Harrisburg when the pump failed to generate his sales receipt, lottery officials said in a Nov. 4 news release.

Cabarrus County, NC · 2d

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Pertinacious Coffee is opening a cafe near Park Road Shopping Center

Pertinacious, a local speciality coffee brand that started with a mobile cart, is opening its first standalone shop in Montford. Why it matters: The expansion marks a major milestone for 23-year-old founder Emma Layman, who has built a loyal following by sharing the behind-the-scenes reality of running her small business on social media. Driving the news: Pertinacious is aiming to open in mid-January 2027 inside Centro Montford, a new apartment development near Park Road Shopping Center. A rendering of what the Montford Cafe will look like (it's currently under construction). Rendering: Courtesy of Emma Layman Catch up quick: Layman started Pertinacious with a coffee cart in 2024 and later expanded to The Club , a fitness and coworking space in South End. She told Axios in September that monthly sales had grown from $8,363 to $29,156 in one year. Pertinacious will continue operating its cafe inside The Club after the Montford storefront opens. What to expect: The roughly 700-square-foot shop will have a handful of indoor tables and an outdoor patio. The menu will feature all the specialty coffees customers already love, including the blueberry vanilla latte, which Layman says has sold more than 6,000. The new cafe will also

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Check your ticket: Winning $2M Powerball ticket sold at local Sam’s Mart

A $2 million winning Powerball ticket was sold at Sam’s Mart on N.C. 49 in Harrisburg, N.C., following Saturday’s drawing, N.C. Education Lottery officials stated.

Harrisburg, NC · 4d

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Hear Dolly Parton songs, help Gaston County young readers

A Gaston County concert featuring Dolly Parton songs will raise money to provide free books to local children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Boots, Belles and Books is scheduled for Nov. 13 at Falls Family Farm, according to a community announcement. Gaston County United Way is hosting the event in partnership with Choice Beverage and Falls Family Farm. Belles, an artist who has performed alongside Parton, will perform Parton covers and other music during the concert.VIP entry begins at 6 p.m. and general admission gates open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $30 per person. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Proceeds will benefit Gaston County United Way’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, which provides free books to children from birth through their 5th birthday. Imagination Library serves 2,272 Gaston County children Gaston County United Way has been a local affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library since 2004. The organization coordinates local enrollment and helps eligible children receive a free, age-appropriate book by mail each month at no cost to their families. The local program currently provides monthly books to 2,272 children across Gaston County. “Dolly Parton leaves behind a tremendous legacy, and one of the most beautiful

Gaston County, NC · 1d

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Club West Brewing undergoes major overhaul under new owner

Club West Brewing, the South End brewery formerly known as Sycamore Brewing, has changed ownership as it prepares for a major overhaul of its operations.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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A New Era of Elegance: Inside a Thoughtful Matthews Home Renovation from ReVision

After nearly two decades in their Matthews home, one couple turned to ReVision Design + Build to create interiors that reflected a new chapter in their lives. A home can hold nearly twenty years of memories and still have room for a new beginning. For one Matthews couple, the place they had called home for almost two decades was ready for a fresh perspective. They loved their home and its outdoor living spaces, but the interiors no longer reflected their personal style or the way they wanted to live.

Matthews, NC · 4d

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Graper Harper Plastic Surgeon Knows the Art of a Natural Transformation

A freshly updated office allows Graper Harper Plastic Surgeon to continue to shine. In a field where beauty trends can change almost as quickly as they arrive, Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery has built its reputation on thoughtful, individualized care. Founded by Dr. Robert Graper nearly 30 years ago, the Charlotte...

Charlotte, NC · 4d

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Ask Around North Carolina’s Foothills About Ribs And Folks Send You To This Smokehouse Open Just Three Days A Week

Mention ribs to almost anyone in the North Carolina foothills, and the same answer tends to come back fast. The odd part is that the place they point to keeps its doors shut four days out of every week. Folks plan whole weekends around Thursday, Friday, and Saturday just to...

Rutherford College, NC · 6d

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Matthews-Mint Hill Restaurant Inspections (Oct. 29-Nov. 4)

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these food establishments from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4:. • Konark Meat Market, 11328 E. Independence Blvd. – 92.5. • McAlister's Deli, 2217 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 99 • Poke Honolulu, 10416 E. Independence Blvd. – 98.5. • Rack'em Pub &...

Mecklenburg County, NC · 3d

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York County Restaurant Inspections Turn Up One C And Seven B Grades In October

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture conducted 291 restaurant and food service inspections in York County in October. Seven of those inspections resulted in a B grade and one resulted in a C. The remaining 283 inspections earned an A. The month’s only C went to Subway #29005 on East Liberty Street in York, which...

York County, SC · 1d

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This Tiny South Carolina Bakery Has Handmade Donuts That People Are Obsessed With

Nobody plans to become obsessed with a donut shop, and yet here are the people of Rock Hill, South Carolina, completely devoted to MoMo Donuts and not even a little bit sorry about it. This small bakery has developed the kind of following that most restaurants spend years trying to...

Rock Hill, SC · 2d

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North Carolina engineering student wins $2 million Powerball

A Concord student has won big after buying gas in Harrisburg, according to the North Carolina Lottery.

Harrisburg, NC · 3d

Charlotte Observer

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Southern Living called this stretch of Charlotte road underrated for a food crawl

Southern Living has called South Boulevard “the South’s most underrated food crawl” for its diverse collection of eateries. Here are the restaurants the magazine lauds along the stretch: Coffee and pastries La Greka Coffee Shop Named for an Italian-style moka coffee pot, La Greka is nestled inside a Compare Foods. Panaderia offerings and tacos are available at the counter, along with caffeinated classics. Southern Living recommends the Carribbean Latte, topped with coconut flakes. Vicente Bistro The viennoiserie offers a variety of classic pastries, such as pan au chocolat and ham and cheese croissants, but co-owner Sam Chappelle recommended the coffee rolls — orange-espresso spirals in the style of a cinnamon roll — to Southern Living. The magazine also recommended Sumaq Coffee and Folia , which becomes a cocktail bar in the evenings. Mexican Maria’s Mexican Restaurant Maria’s is woman-owned and colorfully painted with bright, Latin American murals. A recent CharlotteFive article commends it for quality, cheap eats. Southern Living’s article recommends the ramen and tacos, but Maria’s is also well known for birria quesadillas. The magazine also recommended Tacos El Nevado , Compa Tacos , La Lima Sangucheria for bowls and sandwiches, Raíces for Oaxacan and cocktails and The Story

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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York County Restaurant Inspections Turn Up One C And Seven B Grades In October

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture conducted 291 restaurant and food service inspections in York County in October. Seven of those inspections resulted in a B grade and one resulted in a C. The remaining 283 inspections earned an A. The month’s only C went to Subway #29005 on East Liberty Street in York, which...

York County, SC · 1d

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Fresh Sushi, Octopus, And Peking Duck Draw North Carolina Seafood Lovers To This All-You-Can-Eat Charlotte Buffet

Some Charlotte families have been coming back to the same buffet since 2014, and that kind of loyalty says a lot. One spot on the east side of the Queen City keeps pulling in seafood fans, sushi seekers, and people who simply want a little bit of everything on one plate.

Charlotte, NC · 7d

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Fast-Rising Burger Chain Plans to Flip Former Arby’s Location in Mint Hill

A Midwestern burger chain is eyeing Mint Hill for its next restaurant location. According to a Charlotte Observer report, Culver's, the Wisconsin-based ButterBurger chain, is targeting Mint Hill in a move that would repurpose a former Arby's building with a drive-thru. Culver's is eyeing the Mint Hill site at 6200 Wilson Grove Road, near the Lawyers Square Shopping Center, in a service site plan filed with the city.

Mint Hill, NC · 3d