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How A Tiny Shelby Grill Turned The Livermush Sandwich Into A Local Legend

Some foods need no introduction in their hometown, and livermush is one of them in Shelby, North Carolina. Outsiders tend to raise an eyebrow at the name, yet locals order it like it is the most normal thing in the world. One small downtown diner has been serving it for...

Shelby, NC · 9d

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Most People Drive Right Past This North Carolina Restaurant Without Knowing It Hides The State’s Best BBQ

Somewhere along a road in Shelby, North Carolina, people are driving past one of the best barbecue restaurants in the entire state without even slowing down. That’s a tragedy, and this article exists to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge has been cooking...

Shelby, NC · 7d

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The Amish Country Bakery In North Carolina Where Cinnamon Rolls Are As Big As Your Head

Some places earn their reputation quietly, through years of doing one thing extraordinarily well, and Martha’s Amish Bakery in Columbus, North Carolina is exactly that kind of place. It doesn’t need a flashy sign or a social media strategy or a celebrity endorsement to make its case. It...

Columbus, NC · 4d

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You Can Cross Three County Lines Without Ever Leaving This North Carolina Restaurant

There’s a restaurant in Newland, North Carolina, where the county line runs right through the dining room, and nobody seems the least bit bothered by it. Famous Louise’s Rock House Restaurant sits at the meeting point of Avery, Mitchell, and McDowell counties, which means your soup might be in one county while your sandwich is technically in another.

North Carolina · 2d

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Incorrect meat storage, flies: Worst Charlotte restaurant inspections in late October

Four restaurants scored lower than 90% during Mecklenburg County sanitation inspections Oct. 23-29. Samoha African Cuisine The restaurant received 85.5% on Oct. 29. Violations included: No certified food protection manager on site No employee health policy on site Incorrect handwashing Raw animal product stored incorrectly Incorrect food cooling procedure No operational thermometer on site Containers stacked wet Equipment cleaning needed The restaurant is located at 602 W. Sugar Creek Rd., Unit 4, in Charlotte. It received one other B in 2021. Greco Fresh Grille The restaurant received 87% on Oct. 29. Violations included: Person in charge unable to answer food safety questions Person in charge not a certified food protection manager Raw animal products stored incorrectly Flies in the kitchen Incorrect cooling procedures Designated mop bucket used for food prep The restaurant is located in Charlotte at 9820 Rea Rd. This is the restaurant’s first B. Spice Charlotte The restaurant received 87% on Oct. 27. Violations included: Employees doing food preparation without hair restraint Incorrect cooling, not enough cooling equipment Incorrect hot holding Incorrect sanitizer concentration The restaurant is located at 515 North Ellis Ln., Ste 101, in Charlotte. This is the restaurant’s first B in the sanitation database. Bradshaw

Charlotte, NC · 7d

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Nothing Beats The Scenic Drive To This Out-Of-The-Way Mountain Cafe In North Carolina

The best meals have a way of earning themselves, and the drive to Switzerland Cafe in Marion, North Carolina is the kind of approach that makes the food taste even better when you finally sit down. It’s a remote mountain cafe that serves smoked trout so good it should probably...

Marion, 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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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 · 4d

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Snack food plant to close in North Carolina, eliminating 93 jobs before Christmas

A longtime snack manufacturing facility is preparing to shut down before the end of the year, leaving dozens of workers facing job losses just weeks before Christmas. The closure also…

Conover, NC · 5d

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Bringing light, color and beauty to an otherwise dark place

LINCOLNTON – The tunnel that crosses under E. Main St. on the Marcia H. Cloninger Rail Trail was, at one time, a pretty dark and uninviting place. That’s all changed thanks to John “Kenzy” MacKenzy Baxter. A third-generation painter, Baxter has completed projects in multiple locations, including multiple commercial construction projects in and around Denver. He’s currently working on the new Holy Spirit Catholic Church on N.C. 16 Business.

Lincolnton, NC · 1d

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Lincoln concert series to feature bluegrass band with deep local roots

LINCOLNTON – The Cockman Family from Sherrills Ford will perform a concert Sunday, Nov. 8, as part of the Lincoln County Concert Association series. This popular band has developed a distinct bluegrass gospel style that has gained audiences throughout the Southeast. Their arrangements of old gospel songs have been very popular. Their tight harmonies and original songs have been applauded for their unique sounds.

Lincolnton, NC · 23h

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Help Someone Dress For Success And Donate

Hickory – The right outfit can open doors, build confidence, and help someone take the next step toward a brighter future. But, professional clothing can be a barrier for those entering the workforce or pursuing new career opportunities. Hickory Museum of Art, in partnership with local organizations, is collecting professional clothing to help community members look and feel their best as they pursue their career goals.

Hickory, NC · 1d

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Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out Return To The Rock, Nov. 7

Valdese, NC –Saturday, November 7, a popular staple in the Bluegrass at the Rock season lineup will return to Valdese for an evening of exceptional entertainment. Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out will begin their performance at 7:30 PM, continuing the 2026-2027 Bluegrass at the Rock season. Tickets may be purchased by visiting bluegrassattherock.com or by calling 828-879-2129 to obtain the presale price of $36. Tickets will also be available at the door for $40. Doors will open the night of the show at 6:30 PM.

Valdese, NC · 1d

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“Local Lens” Readers’ Photo of the Week

The Taylorsville Times’ “Local Lens: Readers’ Photo of the Week” features one picture of local interest in each issue, submitted by a reader. People (with their permission) are shown in their daily activities or special events, pets, farm animals, wildlife, flowers, remarkable sunrises, sunsets, or other suitable pictures are among the possible photo subjects for the weekly feature. Times’ staff will choose the photo weekly from among the submissions.

Taylorsville, NC · 2d

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Dedication Ceremony For Public Art Sculpture Installed Along OLLE Art Walk, Nov. 16

Hickory – The City of Hickory Public Art Commission (PAC) will host a dedication ceremony for a newly installed public art sculpture along the OLLE Art Walk on Monday, Nov. 16, at 4 p.m. Community members are invited to attend. Located on the OLLE Art Walk along Old Lenoir...

Hickory, NC · 1d

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‘First Saturdays Market’ returns to Columbus Nov. 7

COLUMBUS—Local farmers, artisans and makers will gather Nov. 7 for the season-opening First Saturdays Market at Iron Key Brewing Co., where visitors can shop, enjoy family activities and take part […]

Columbus, NC · 1d

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Olde Hickory Brewery Receives Bronze Medal At Great American Beer Festival® Competition

Hickory — Olde Hickory Brewery earned a bronze medal at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition, hosted and presented by the Brewers Association®. As part of the 2026 competition, craft beverages spanning 105 beer categories and five cider categories, including 131 subcategories, were carefully judged by a panel of competition judges from around the world. New for this year, the GABF competition added new categories such as Rice Lager, Hop Water, a one-time Craft-Malt category, plus two Specialty beer subcategories, in addition to three new standalone categories for Gluten-Free Styles. Winning a medal at the Great American Beer Festival competition is one of the most important designations a brewery can receive signifying brewing excellence and mastery in the quality and style accuracy of the beer or cider.

Hickory, NC · 1d

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These 10 Charlotte, North Carolina Breakfast Spots Stand Out For Their Food And Morning Favorites

A breakfast counter in Uptown Charlotte never locks up for the night. It serves scratch comfort food around the clock in a room styled like an old railroad car. Yes, you can order shrimp and grits at 3 a.m. Across town, a Greek family diner has been flipping eggs since...

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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Leave the leaves: Why experts say you should skip raking this fall

As we approach peak foliage across the Carolinas this November, fall leaves are also starting to make their way to the ground.

Charlotte, NC · 1d