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Athens Banner-Herald

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Walmart breaks ground on massive Georgia facility

Walmart has begun construction on a new supply chain facility in Carnesville that store executives say will create faster shipping and delivery of its products. A groundbreaking was recently held at the site for the $1.3 billion facility that is expected to create 1,000 jobs for northeast Georgia. Big Lots Rebounds: How many Big Lots remain in Georgia 2 years after filing for bankruptcy? A spokesman for Walmart said Wednesday that construction on the 1.5 million-square-foot facility is expected to conclude in 2029, but a timetable has not been set for the hiring of employees. A groundbreaking ceremony included Walmart executives, local elected officials, and others at the site was dedicated in Franklin County near the I-85 corridor. Walmart executives have reported the facility “will combine advanced automation and technology with Walmart associates to increase fulfillment capacity, improve efficiency and help get online orders to customers faster.” The center is an effort by Walmart to transform its supply chain, the store reported. The Georgia Governor’s Office announced in August that Walmart had decided to locate the new plant in northeast Georgia. Walmart and Sam’s Club have 209 stores in Georgia. There are already 11 supply chain facilities. The corporation employs

Carnesville, GA · 4d

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Asheville restaurant, known for Mexican-style cuisine, announces closure

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A restaurant in Asheville, known for serving Mexican- and Californian-inspired cuisine, has announced it will be closing in November. Limones, which opened in 2004, is located in the historic J.A. Wilson Building. The managers reported on Facebook that the restaurant will close on November 14...

Asheville, NC · 1d

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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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Douda: We didn’t need a new grocery store

Clemson is rapidly developing. Before our eyes, our small, quaint town in Upstate South Carolina has transformed into a much larger, more developed area, with new businesses and chains popping up seemingly every month. As I’m sure most people reading this have already noticed, Clemson’s very own Harris Teeter grocery...

Clemson, SC · 2d

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10 Secret Dining Gems In South Carolina That Locals Love

Somewhere in this state, a Belgian dinner happens in a basement with no windows at all. Another spot sits under a historic home, and the easiest way in is from the water side. I love that kind of secret. South Carolina keeps a lot of its best tables out of...

South Carolina · 3d

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This Upstate South Carolina Diner Is Known For One Standout Dish That Keeps Locals Coming Back

The biscuits at this little counter-service diner are made from scratch. They’re also big enough to make a grown adult rethink the word snack. That alone would earn a spot on my list. Then I learned the same kitchen turns out cheeseburger plates, hamburger steak, and blended soft serve treats called cyclones.

Easley, SC · 11d

Only In Your State

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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 · 20h

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Before Your Next Trip Up I-15, Know These 15 North Carolina Diners Worth Pulling Off For

Here is a quick road note first: North Carolina has no I-15, so this list follows the highway most cross-state drivers actually use, I-40, from the mountains near Waynesville to the flat farmland around Benson. Along that stretch are small-town diners serving biscuits, beef tips, livermush, country fried steak, and pie, all a short hop from an exit.

North Carolina · 1d

Asheville Citizen-Times

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Whataburger confirms first Asheville restaurant. Here's when it opens

ASHEVILLE - After rumors and wishful thinking, Whataburger fans can rest assured that the burger chain is indeed planning to open its first Asheville restaurant. Whataburger has confirmed that construction will begin soon at 275 Smokey Park Highway, Suite 400, in West Asheville. The Citizen Times reported last spring that the fast-food restaurant planned to open in the city after submitting permits. Whataburger is tentatively slated to open in Spring 2027. Whataburger, founded in Texas, continues to expand in North Carolina, including two locations in Hickory, about an hour east of Asheville, which opened earlier this year. Since 1950, Whataburger has become a Southern staple, popular for its original smash burger-style hamburgers and its Fancy and Spicy Ketchup, made with a "secret sauce." More details will follow as the Asheville project nears its opening. In the meantime, check out the restaurant's menu at whataburger.com . In October, another national chain was introduced in the city: 7 Brew Coffee. The drive-thru beverage destination is at 167 Smokey Park Highway in West Asheville, at the former site of Hungry Bear Cafe . Tiana Kennell is the food and dining reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Co., covering

Asheville, NC · 2d

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INAUGURAL ‘TASTE OF OCONEE’ COMES TO DOWNTOWN SENECA THIS THURSDAY

Historic Downtown Seneca will host the inaugural Taste of Oconee on Thursday, November 5, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., bringing together local food, drinks, and entertainment. Presented by 94.1 The Lake and Vyve Broadband, the free public event features food tastings from over a dozen local eateries—including Ram Cat Cellars, Vangeli’s, Choc’s BBQ, Keowee Brewing Company, and Papa Julios—alongside wine, beer, and bourbon tastings. Attendees will also enjoy live music from local artists and displays from more than 50 area businesses serving Oconee County. For additional details, visit 941thelake.com or call 864-882-9769.

Seneca, SC · 2d

The State

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Rotten meat, fruit flies lead to 3 ‘C' grades at Greenville Co. restaurants

Fruit flies, food debris and spoiled meat were among the violations inspectors cited in giving four Greenville County restaurants failing grades in October. In all, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture made 387 routine and follow-up inspections for the month. A total of 358 received A scores and 24 B. C is the worst grade the Agriculture Department gives. If a restaurant scores below 70 it has to close until it is reinspected. La Cuchara on Haywood Road in Greenville was inspected on Oct. 27 and given a 72, a C. There was no employee on shift with a food handler’s certification, the report said. The inspector saw multiple employees fail to wash hands when changing gloves when changing tasks from handling dirty dishes to food prep. There were bags of frozen fruit pulps and utensils in the handsink at the server area. An open case of crab in the freezer had ice build-up directly on the product. Eggs and raw beef were stored above produce in the cooler. Various foods were at improper temperature including fried chicken wings, cooked rice, marinara, sweetened condensed milk, and fish. There was no consumer advisory disclaimer on the menu about ceviche, oysters, steak

Greenville County, SC · 1d

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Taste of NC brings wine, food to Tryon tonight

MILL SPRING, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Wine lovers can sample flavors from across North Carolina on Friday night without traveling from vineyard to vineyard. Taste of NC will bring together 17 wineries and cider producers and 16 culinary partners for an evening of wine tastings and food pairings at Tryon International Equestrian Center.

Tryon, NC · 4h

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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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 · 2d

The State

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Beloved BBQ joint, once a downtown Greenville staple, reopens in a new location

It took two and a half years, but a once popular downtown Greenville barbecue restaurant is reopening on Greenville County’s Eastside Friday, Nov. 6. “OH, HAPPY FREAKING DAY!!!” the owner of Smoke on the Water shouted on Facebook. “GREENVILLE, THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!” They even counted the days since they closed the restaurant in Greenville’s West End close to Falls Park and the Reedy River, where they had operated for 20 years. 957 days. “Countless delays. A whole lot of hard work. And more patience from y’all than we could have ever asked for,” the post announcing the opening said. The new location is 64 Beacon Drive, next door to California Dreaming, in an area rife with restaurants along Interstate 85. The restaurant was started by Frances “Chicken” Lea, her husband Hurdle Lea and Mike Shuler. The Leas were well-known Greenville entrepreneurs. Chicken was a founding member of the James Beard Foundation and board member for the South Carolina Governor’s School, the Metropolitan Arts Council, and the Greenville Art Museum. Hurdle was a textile executive with Fieldcrest Mills, Dunavant Enterprises and Cannon Mills, and founder of the Eastern Trading Company. He served as president of the American Cotton Shippers,

Greenville, SC · 1d

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This South Carolina Amish Market Has Prices So Low, People Drive Hours To Shop There

There’s a store in Seneca, South Carolina that has quietly convinced people from three different states to rearrange their entire weekend around a grocery run. Hochstetler’s Country Store is the kind of place that makes you question every shopping decision you’ve ever made, and it does it with a smile and a shelf full of fresh-baked bread.

Seneca, SC · 1d

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Smoke on the Water to reopen at new Greenville location

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A popular downtown Greenville restaurant is making its long-awaited return this week after more than two and a half years of renovations and planning. Smoke on the Water, self-described as “a saucy Southern tavern,” is set to officially reopen Friday at its new location along...

Greenville, SC · 2d

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This Unassuming Easley Supper Club Serves South Carolina Steak Lovers Filet Mignon by Dim Light

From the street, you might drive right past it. But step inside West End Supper Club on Main Street in Easley, and the low lights, polished bar, and sizzling filet mignon tell a very different story. Locals say it feels like a big-city restaurant tucked into a small South Carolina...

Easley, SC · 4d

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Smash burgers to gourmet dogs: Upstate restaurants serving up the ultimate football watch parties

Ariel Blanchard helps us discover the best Upstate spots to catch the game and grab the perfect game day bites this season.

Greenville, SC · 1d

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You Will Think You Are Lost In The South Carolina Woods Until This Seafood Restaurant Pops Up

At the end of a quiet country road, Boondocks serves broiled flounder stuffed with crab dressing and creamy shrimp dip. The family behind the kitchen has run fish camps since 1995. Their first restaurant burned in 2022 after 27 years. Within months, they opened again in a new building that...

Gray Court, SC · 1d

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