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7 North Carolina Barbecue Joints Still Cooking Whole Hogs Over Wood Coals

Some pitmasters in North Carolina still shovel glowing coals under an entire pig, one scoop at a time, for hours. No gas dial. No shortcut. Just wood burned down to embers and a whole lot of patience. I love that detail. The coals come from wood burned separately, then get...

North Carolina · 21h
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The Enterprise

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Georgia Deans honored as first "Member of the Month"

Martin County’s landmark restaurant, Georgia Deans has fed families, neighbors, visitors and friends for almost nine years. They also accommodate a regular string of linksmen at the Roanoke Country Club. Throughout those years, Georgia Deans’ owner — Stephanie Manning and the restaurant’s entire staff have left a mark on Martin County and the people they serve. Last week, Manning and the entire Georgia Dean’s staff were honored by the Martin County Chamber of Commerce as the first recipient of the Member of the Month award. The award has been on the chamber drawing board and with the help of new Martin County Chamber Director Lidia Rodriguez the program was launched. Martin County Chamber of Commerce Chair Paul Roberson and other chamber members attended the presentation at the restaurant last week. “We started the Member of the Month program to thank local businesses and the people behind them who give back to Martin County. We chose to recognize Stephanie Manning and the entire Georgia Dean’s staff because of the generosity, hard work and warm hospitality they bring to our community,” said Rodriguez. The story behind Georgia Deans is a good one. “Most folks don’t know my husband hit a $150,000 scratch

Martin County, NC · 1d

Chowan Herald

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Capital Pizza Tavern opens in Edenton

What started as a casual conversation between two local businessmen has brought a new restaurant and new cuisine to Edenton’s South Broad Street business district. Capital Pizza Tavern, a New York-style pizza shop has opened in the former 309 Bistro building on South Broad Street, is the brain child of business partners Ronnie Bates, Jim Long and Pennsylvania-based entrepreneur John Maurer. Bates operates the Edenton-based My Custom Swag, an ad-specialty and customization operation that produces clothing and personal items emblazoned with logos and other messages. Long purchased the 309 Bistro building and realized an opportunity had opened when the Bistro restaurant closed. The two envisioned a place serving quality pizza and wings in a comfortable dining atmosphere seven days per week. Bates brings considerable restaurant experience to the project. He previously worked as a corporate trainer for Chili’s and TGI Fridays, traveling around the country helping open up new restaurants. He said that experience shaped Capital Pizza’s menu and its emphasis on quality ingredients. “We focus on service, good service quickly,” Bates said. He said the restaurant specializes in hand-stretched New York-style pizza with carefully selected dough, cheeses and sauces. Bates said the parters deliberately accepted higher ingredient costs to

Edenton, NC · 1d

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Travelers at Pitt-Greenville Airport set back due to nationwide ground stop

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A nationwide ground stop ordered Friday afternoon by the Federal Aviation Administration disrupted flights across the country, including at Pitt-Greenville Airport in Eastern Carolina. The ground stop has been lifted, according to the FAA. Passengers at the airport were preparing to fly to Charlotte when it...

Greenville, NC · 1d
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Community supports local businesses at Havelock Fall Food Truck Festival

HAVELOCK, N.C. (WITN) - From German food to sweet treats, the third annual Havelock Fall Food Truck Festival offered visitors plenty of choices while supporting local businesses. Nearly 30 food trucks and even more retail vendors came to Havelock for the festival, which also featured live music and a kids...

Havelock, NC · 23h

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$500,000 grant to build Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion, boosting access to produce

Who provided the $500,000 grant for the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion?. What is the intended impact of the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion on the agricultural community?. Why was the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion project initiated?. TARBORO, Edgecombe County — The town says it received a $500,000 grant to help develop...

Tarboro, NC · 3d

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Tucked Off A Two-Lane Road In Ayden, North Carolina, Bum’s Restaurant Has Served Whole-Hog Barbecue For Generations

Some towns are known for a single landmark, and in Ayden, that landmark might be a barbecue pit. This small Pitt County town sits in the heart of eastern North Carolina, where whole-hog barbecue is less a menu item and more a local tradition. One family-run spot here has kept...

Ayden, NC · 4d

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Daughter helps N.C. man pick $100,000-winning Powerball numbers

Nov. 11 (UPI) — A North Carolina man scored a $100,000 lottery prize using a set of Powerball numbers that his daughter helped him choose. Wendell resident Alvester Perry told North Carolina Education Lottery officials he and his adult daughter, who has special needs, have a tradition of picking lottery numbers together.

Wendell, NC · 4d

Chowan Herald

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Q Sisters author pays visit to Edenton

Heather Keller’s first Children’s book — the Q Sisters — tells of a world of wonders sure to grab the attention of young readers. It has mermaids, a birthday party and an underwater world full of fascinating creatures brought to life with colorful illustrations. Keller, a Creswell resident who is a caregiver when she isn’t writing, said the book grew out of her lifelong love of the ocean and a longstanding desire to become an author. She was hosted at the Christian Book Seller in Edenton on Oct. 24 for a book signing. “I wrote the book because it’s about the ocean and I love everything about the ocean,” Keller said. The Q sisters, three mermaids each with names that start with Q, prepare for a birthday celebration for Queenie, who is now over a century old. Despite their years, all three are youthful and lively, Their adventure includes visiting neighbors to learn a dance they will perform at the party. The story follows the sisters as they encounter all sorts of marine life, including an octopus and dolphins, Kellers favorite sea life. Keller described the book as a story about family, relationships, friendship and community. “It’s just a fun

Edenton, NC · 2d

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Rabid raccoon attacks dog in Pitt County

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Pitt County has reported its third rabid raccoon of the year, this time involving an attack on another animal. According to county officials, Pitt County Animal Services reported a positive rabies case in a raccoon Tuesday. The raccoon attacked a dog and was found in...

Pitt County, NC · 5d

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Tethering issue firmly back before commissioners

While last week’s ribbon cutting signaled progress for the county animal control efforts. The question that has been hanging around the commissioners neck for the past decade, whether or not to adopt a no tethering ordinance has yet to be addressed. Although pleas from some residents and PETA representatives to adopt a no tethering ordinance have been constant, the commissioners have not addressed the issue since March. However, the issue of Bertie County dogs has landed back on the commissions plate. PETA Director of Community Relations Rachel Bellis appeared before the commissioners last week, once again presenting photographs of emaciated, tether torn canine. Bellis went on to ask the commissioners to adopt an ordinance. “PETA fieldworkers found the approximately 6-week-old puppies in September on a Bertie County property, where their mother, Hazel, is kept confined outside,” Bellis said. “The owners told us that Hazel had ‘gotten loose’ and given birth to six puppies, one of whom had already died. “Of the surviving puppies, two were lying inside her doghouse on the verge of death due to a flea infestation that had so severely depleted their blood supply that their gums were white,” she added. “Their owners allowed PETA to take

Bertie County, NC · 3d

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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 · 4d

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North Carolina Couple Started Baking From Home, Then a Celebrity Chef Invited Them Onto Her Show

Buckeye brownies and red velvet treats helped a small-town bakery build a following. Then an unexpected invitation from a famous television chef gave the couple behind it a reason to celebrate. Their story began in a home kitchen, with recipes shared among friends and neighbors before the business grew into...

North Carolina · 7d

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7 Hardee’s Biscuit Orders North Carolinians Grew Up On

Hardee’s opened its very first restaurant in Greenville, North Carolina, in 1960. A lot of North Carolinians have a biscuit order they’ve been getting since they were kids. Here are the Hardee’s biscuit orders North Carolinians grew up on. 1. Country Ham Biscuit. A slice of country...

North Carolina · 4d

The Wilson Times

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Finch studio potters have annual sale Saturday

Twenty Dan Finch studio potters will sell functional pottery and ceramic art at the Dan Finch Studio Potters’ Market in downtown Spring Hope on Nov. 14, with activities for children and live music.

Spring Hope, NC · 3d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Second Wawa in city to open in three weeks

A second Wawa convenience store in Rocky Mount is slated to begin serving customers in less than a month. The doors are set to be opened at 8 a.m. Dec. 3 at the North Winstead Avenue and Curtis Ellis Drive intersection, according to Alyson Mucha, a public relations representative with the Wawa chain. Mucha said in a Monday afternoon email that the store opening is going to be followed by a ceremony at 11 a.m. And Mucha said that the chain is finalizing some elements of the opening and is going to provide an alert with more details in the next few weeks. The future second Wawa is just southwest of the North Winstead interchange with the busy U.S. 64 and roughly a couple of miles from the U.S. 64 interchange with the Interstate 95 Maine-to-Miami corridor. The Wawa chain, which is based in Pennsylvania, is famous for hoagie-style sandwiches, coffee and other made-to-order items. Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson said after Monday night’s City Council meeting that he believes Wawa constructing the second future location in the city has generated much interest. “And I am looking forward to their opening,” Roberson said. “It’s moving along nicely,” he said of

Rocky Mount, NC · 4d

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Community in every cup: Coffee Chapel opens in Chocowinity to serve coffee and serve the community

Crafted with sanctuary in every sip, Coffee Chapel in Chocowinity blends faith and coffee with a mission that goes beyond the daily brew, uplifting the local community. Coffee Chapel opened Oct. 2 in Chocowinity. Though Harbor Church shares space with Coffee Chapel, the two are separate entities, with Harbor Church using a portion of the building for its Sunday morning worship services.

Chocowinity, NC · 3d

The Daily Reflector

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Council moves ahead with Town Common eatery before standing-room-only crowd

The Greenville City Council is taking the next step toward opening a restaurant or cafe on the Town Common, unanimously voting Monday to have staff draft a request for qualifications document to seek designs, financial feasibility and other operational aspects of the project. The vote only came after it was agreed a citizen committee would be established to review the RFQ and applications from private contractors looking to develop the eatery. There were more than 100 people, a standing-room-only crowd, at Monday’s Greenville City Council meeting, the majority being East Carolina University students supporting the Town Common restaurant project. “Town Common is an important gathering place for Greenville, ECU students, family, visitors and residents,” student Sarah Flowers said. “Adding a thoughtfully designed cafe or restaurant could make this park even more welcoming by providing a place for people to meet, enjoy the environment, enjoy the riverfront, visit the playground and attend events at the amphitheater.” An RFQ will allow the city to consider operating proposals while protecting public access, preserving green space and protecting the Town Common, Flowers said. Jill Twark, chairwoman of Friends of the Greenville Greenway, said her organization has previously discussed having pit stops along the greenway

Greenville, NC · 5d

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Planet Fitness opens second gym in Greenville

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Planet Fitness has opened the doors to its second location in Greenville. The new fitness club is located at 1400 Charles Blvd. and is a 20,000-square-foot facility. The building is open 24/7 and has 70 pieces of cardio equipment, a training room, HIIT area, strength training equipment and a cross-training area. […]

Greenville, NC · 4d

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Town Common renovations spark Greenville’s renewed push for café or restaurant

Greenville is moving forward with a possible café or restaurant at downtown’s Town Common park. The city voted unanimously Monday to create a committee to review submissions and suggestions. But the idea has also faced criticism from residents concerned about preserving green space and interested in other options.

Greenville, NC · 3d