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This North Carolina Fried Chicken Restaurant Was Just Named The Best In The Entire State

I was already interested when I heard Saturday dinner could come with a live band. Then I found out this North Carolina fried chicken spot also brings old-school DJ energy to some weekend brunches. That changes the whole mood for me. Instead of eating quickly and heading home, dinner starts...

North Carolina · 1d
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This Century-Old Country Store In North Carolina Serves The Best Bologna Sandwich In The South

Some sandwiches are just lunch, and then there’s the fried bologna sandwich at Priddy’s General Store in Danbury, North Carolina, which is something closer to a religious experience. If you’ve never made the drive out to Stokes County for a sandwich, you might be wondering if it’s worth...

Danbury, NC · 9d
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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 · 3d
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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 · 8d
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New grocer opens in former Harris Teeter in Albemarle

A new grocer has officially opened in the space of a former Harris Teeter in Albemarle.

Albemarle, NC · 2d

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Hometown Smash serves up spectacular smashed burgers in the Triad

LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Smashed burgers are all the rage right now, but one Piedmont Triad food truck is making waves in its own unique way. Based in Lexington, Hometown Smash is serving up all-fresh. never-frozen patties with unique and creative recipes, with monthly specials. Previous specials include a burger with North Carolina staples such […]

Lexington, NC · 1d

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Ten Bucks Still Buys You A Hearty Breakfast At These 7 Beloved North Carolina Diners

Breakfast prices keep creeping up, but a few North Carolina diners still treat a ten-dollar bill with real respect. From the Outer Banks to the mountains north of Asheville, these spots serve eggs, grits, biscuits, and pancakes at prices that feel like a throwback. Some have been flipping omelets for...

North Carolina · 10h

Charlotte Observer

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More than 50 Charlotte restaurants have closed in 2026. These are the latest

Charlotte’s restaurant scene keeps growing , but 2026 also has brought a long list of goodbyes. From beloved neighborhood spots to chain locations, here are the most recent closings and the stories behind them. 🍽️ READ THE FULL STORY: Lost but not forgotten: Charlotte-area restaurants, bars closed in 2026 🍖 Kannapolis loses a BBQ spot: Towel City Tavern, the beer, bourbon and barbecue joint, closed in late September after two years. No reason was shared. 🥡 A quick run at Latta Arcade: Meal-prep service Dank Bowl opened June 2 inside Knowledge Perk Coffee uptown and closed in early October , ending a short stint serving health-focused chef-made bowls. 🍳 Fall chain exit: Bob Evans closed its only Charlotte location on Statesville Road near Northlake Mall this fall , following the earlier closure of its Rock Hill restaurant. 🍷 Wine bar shuttered: Foxcroft Food & Wine Bar wrapped up its Birkdale Village location on Oct. 10 after two years, but other locations remain. 🍺 South End says goodbye to Hoppin’: The self-pour taproom on Winnifred Street began winding down operations in October, months after its Rock Hill location closed May 30 following three years in business. 🎃 Late October farewells: Q’s

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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Food Lion shoppers in three states, including Virginia should save receipts

Food Lion shoppersin three states, including Virginia should save receipts to track their progress and claima $20 grocery coupon as part of the retailer's MVP Fall Haul promotion. While Food Lion operates across 10 states, the vast majority of its stores are highly concentrated in three major states: North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, where this writer lives.

Virginia · 2d

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This North Carolina Restaurant Piles Catfish And Shrimp Onto Giant Seafood Platters Made For Sharing

Fried catfish tastes better when the whole table reaches for it at once. Have you ever split a platter that needed two sets of hands?. This family fish camp in North Carolina has been frying seafood since 1968. That is nearly six decades of hush puppies and loyal regulars. Shrimp,...

North Carolina · 6d

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Restaurant Workers Say Their SSNs Were Used to Pay Undocumented Migrants

Two former Firebirds Wood Fired Grill employees in Huntersville, North Carolina, allege their Social Security numbers were used to employ other workers after they left the restaurant—one reportedly finding $20,000 in wages he never earned on his W-2. Police are investigating, and Firebirds says it is cooperating.

Huntersville, NC · 3d

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This Unassuming North Carolina Deli Piles Its Sandwiches So High, You’ll Need Both Hands

Somewhere in Greensboro, North Carolina, there’s a strip mall hiding one of the most gloriously overstuffed Italian delis you’ll ever have the pleasure of visiting. Giacomo’s Italian Market is the kind of place that makes you question every sandwich decision you’ve ever made in your life.

Greensboro, NC · 7d

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From Murphy To Manteo, These 9 North Carolina Hot Dog Stands Have Fed Families For Decades

North Carolina takes its hot dogs seriously, and the proof is in the old counters, screen doors, and family recipes still going strong across the state. Some of these stands opened before World War II, and others have quietly fed the same towns for generations. From Little Washington near the...

North Carolina · 3d

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Buc-ee’s Is Coming to Louisiana, North Carolina and Georgia in 2027

A new Buc-ee’s can mean a new place to fill up and, for some people, a new place to clock in. Construction has already started at each site, though opening dates are still targets. Here are the new Buc-ee’s stores coming to Louisiana, North Carolina and Georgia in 2027....

North Carolina · 12h

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Barbecue Still Rules At These 8 Joints Across Eastern North Carolina

In Eastern North Carolina, barbecue means chopped pork, a vinegar-based sauce, and a plate of slaw on the side. Some of the best spots have been cooking the same way for decades, and a few only open a handful of days each week. This list covers eight joints from Ayden...

North Carolina · 2d

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3 Small-Town North Carolina Pie Shops Worth Pulling Over For

Fall in western North Carolina is marked by changing leaves, cooler mountain mornings, and a renewed appetite for homemade pie. Apple harvests are underway, and scenic drives through the Blue Ridge Mountains are especially beautiful this time of year. Some of the best pie shops in North Carolina are tucked into smaller communities, away from […]

North Carolina · 2d

Charlotte Observer

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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 · 8d

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Seven North Carolina Country Cookin’ Restaurants Where Thanksgiving-Style Plates Are Served Year-Round

Why wait until November for turkey, dressing, and a pile of sweet potato casserole? Across North Carolina, from the mountains around Asheville and Cherokee to Raleigh, Charlotte, and small Piedmont towns, a handful of country cooking spots keep the holiday plate on the menu all year. Some serve it every...

North Carolina · 1d

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Food Lion holds re-opening ceremonies across the county

Improvements to local Food Lion stores were showcased with several re-opening ceremonies across Surry County Wednesday morning, with many attendees entering contests for the chance to win prizes. The grocery story chain spent more than $270 million to enhance and renovate stores across the Greater Greensboro area, consisting of 94 total stores, according to Food Lion. All three Mount Airy locations were included in the renovation project, alongside one in Dobson, Elkin and Pilot Mountain. Additionally, Food Lion Feeds invested $375,000 in celebration of the grand-re-openings to support local hunger relief efforts across, according to a statement from Food Lion. For the first 100 attendees, gift cards and reusable shopping bags were distributed to customers. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, ten randomly selected customers selected by raffle were able to play a peel-and-reveal game to win monetary prizes, with the grand prize totaling $1,000. Through Nov. 10, customers will have additional opportunities to win prizes through scratch off tickets distributed at the registers. Keely Casstevens was the last of the ten chosen customers to take a turn to play for a prize at the Food Lion store off of West Lebanon and was the store’s grand prize winner. “When I

Surry County, NC · 5h