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This Down-Home Steakhouse In Oxford, North Carolina Serves 20-Ounce Ribeyes With A Huge Salad Bar
Some steakhouses spend their budget on dark wood and fancy lighting. This one in Oxford, North Carolina spends it on the grill instead. Out here in Granville County, a small-town spot has been quietly turning out ribeyes big enough to hang over the edge of the plate, including a hefty 20-ounce cut. Every steak comes with a trip to a salad bar that people talk about almost as much as the beef.
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Durham board rejects nearly 500 homes over traffic, environmental concerns
Residents fighting against traffic congestion and strained infrastructure in Durham celebrated a preliminary victory Tuesday night after the Planning Commission rejected two proposed developments. During a nearly three-hour meeting, the commissioners heard proposals for three new housing developments across the city, rejecting two controversial ones. Both the 437-home Morgan Farm II subdivision and a downsized 27-unit townhome project on Grandale Drive failed to secure the advisory board’s favorable recommendations. A 192-unit affordable housing project in Braggtown, however, got a unanimous recommendation for approval. The commission’s decisions are recommendations to the Durham City Council, which will vote on the projects at a later date. A fourth planned hearing, for 300 apartments on 10 acres along Slater Road in southeast Durham, was rescheduled to December. An approval for Bragtown Walk In the first case of the night, the Bragtown Walk project returned to the Planning Commission not for a rezoning, but for a “Statutory Development Agreement” to help the construction of a 192-unit affordable housing development and on-site daycare on eight acres at Old Oxford Road and Danube Lane. The project’s rezoning was successfully approved in 2023 under the name “Fairhaven Walk.” A Statutory Development Agreement is a legal contract between a
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First Listen: It’s the “Right Time” for Family Company and Sam Pounds
(November 12, 2026) Sam Pounds said that his mother and grandmother set him on the path for musical success. Pounds’ grandmother – Grandma Ruth – had him performing for guests who visited their Bahama, N.C. home at the tender age of three. Meanwhile, Pounds’ mother “pushed me to be great in all areas and to […] The post First Listen: It’s the “Right Time” for Family Company and Sam Pounds appeared first on SoulTracks .
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Duke Gardens' barred owl has a feisty side. Two visitors injured.
At first glance, the newest resident at Duke Gardens looks like a sleepy, fluffy mascot. However, some visitors around the garden have quickly learned that the cute barred owl in the bald cypress trees has a feisty attitude. Garden officials have issued a warning after multiple people encountered the owl at the Culberson Asiastic Arboretum around the red Meyer Bridge. The incidents, which have occurred during the early morning and twilight hours, began last week when a jogger reported being swooped by the bird. The jogger received medical care. In a separate incident, a family observing the owl eating prey got a little too close. That encounter left one of them with a wound. Kavanah Anderson, the director of learning at Duke Gardens, said the owl is a young male establishing his territory. He appears to have chosen the garden as the place to find a mate and raise owlets. “Owls want to make sure that they’re protecting that area, that it’s safe for them and their young, so they can exhibit some kind of defensive behavior,” Anderson told The News & Observer. Typical defensive owl behavior includes swooping down and using their sharp talons, which can pose a risk
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Viral South Durham soul food restaurant has quietly closed its doors
Kale’s Kitchen Express, a build-your-own-plate soul food spot, has closed their Durham restaurant after more than 10 years in the catering business. The fast-casual comfort food spot announced on Instagram that they were no longer serving food from their 2100 Angier Ave. brick-and-mortar location in Durham after customers inquired about its absence. “Our messages are full of people saying y’all went by the location!,” the Oct. 21 post to followers said . “We decided it wasn’t in our best interest to renew our lease there... We genuinely appreciate all of the love and support! Please stay tuned as we transition and step into this new chapter of our journey.” The family recipe-inspired restaurant offered four-item trays in two sizes, standard and heavy. Guests could pick a main dish, two sides and choice of bread for their soul food combinations. Kale’s Kitchen featured Black American favorites like mac & cheese, fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, turkey wings, stuffed salmon, candied yams, baked beans and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @kales_kitchen While the storefront is no longer associated with Kale’s Kitchen, customers can still purchase meals through occasional pop-ups, catering, meal-prepping services and personal chef appointments, the
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200 families to receive housing through Duke and A.J. Fletcher Foundation investment
A new investment by Duke and the A.J. Fletcher Foundation is set to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of Durham residents. The $1.65 million investment is going into Durham’s Flexible Housing Assistance Fund, one of the community resources that’s part of Durham’s new Strategic Framework To Make Homelessness Rare & Brief.
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National hair salon chain opening first Triangle locations. Here's where
Full service unisex salon experience chain Hair Cuttery plans to open four locations across the Triangle by next year, opening in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill by Monday, Feb. 1 . By 2028, the Hair Cuttery Family of Brands plans to add more than 20 new salons and 200 jobs to the Raleigh and Charlotte areas. By mid-2027, 14 locations will be operational, the business’ press release said. “This new chapter is about more than opening new locations,” Eric Bakken, CEO of Hair Cuttery said in a press release. “A salon is more than a place to get your hair done. It’s where life happens, from a child’s first haircut to neighbors catching up in the chair. As North Carolina’s communities grow, we look forward to growing alongside them and finding meaningful ways to give back.” Focused on “crafting confidence with care,” the Triangle salons will offer cut, color, style, chemical treatments, blowouts, waxing, and extension services. New salon locations Raleigh ’s location will be at 2603 Glenwood Ave. at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Oberlin Road. The Durham salon’s address is 1051 Yunus Rd off of Ellis Road while Cary ’s will be in Crescent Commons at
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As drought strains Triangle water supplies, municipalities plan for the future
North Carolina's ongoing drought has drained reservoirs and hit crops across the state. Durham now has less than 80 days of easily accessible water. As residents adhere to water restrictions, the city — and other municipalities across the Triangle — is working to expand its water storage in upcoming years.