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Burlington’s Blue Ribbon Diner, With Its Neon Glow And Applejack Grilled Chicken, Still Hits Different For North Carolina Diner Fans

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep the jukebox running and the booths ready. In Burlington, one neon-lit spot has been doing the second thing for so long that families now bring their own kids to the same tables they sat at as children. The menu leans on comfort...

Burlington, NC · 2d

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Unaffiliated Candidates Oust ‘Unbeatable’ Sheriffs

As the sun began to set on Election Day, Alamance County’s longtime Republican Sheriff Terry Johnson bantered with his challenger, unaffiliated candidate Shannon Long, in the parking lot outside the Graham Recreation Center. “The thing is,” Johnson said, turning to a reporter, “we get along.”. Johnson, a...

Alamance County, NC · 1d

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UPDATED COUNT: Razor-thin margin of 3 votes separates winning, losing school board candidates

The approval of several hundred more ballots from last week’s election has catapulted the first runner up in this year’s school board race to within 3 votes of the winner’s circle. In the initial vote totals from Election Night, Brandy Whittaker had found herself 55 votes behind...

Alamance County, NC · 2d

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Downtown Burlington experiences business boom after brewery’s call to action

BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Downtown Burlington experienced an economic uptick following one local business’s call to action a few weeks ago. On Oct. 24, Burlington Beer Works shared an open letter on social media that they penned regarding the economic state of downtown Burlington’s social district. The letter detailed a 30% decline in visits to […]

Burlington, NC · 3h

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10 Hole-In-The-Wall North Carolina Restaurants You’d Never Know Serve Such Incredible Food

Looking for hole-in-the-wall restaurants in North Carolina that serve incredible food?. These 10 spots are packed with flavor and Southern character you won’t forget!. 1. Zack’s Hot Dogs (Burlington) You might drive past Zack’s Hot Dogs on West Davis Street in Burlington and think it’s just another little...

Burlington, NC · 1d

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Graham city council docks mayor’s pay $260 to reimburse city for conference council didn’t agree to

A very pregnant mayor Chelsea Dickey spent Tuesday night arguing with council members who continued to press her to pay a $260 bill they said she had incurred for going to a Main Street organization conference earlier this year. The council had instructed her at its July meeting to pay...

Graham, NC · 1d

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Graham city council votes against gated development off Moore St. & Hanford Rd.

A long-simmering rezoning controversy seemingly came to a close on Tuesday night as Graham’s city council voted unanimously against a rezoning requested by an Ohio developer for what would have been Graham’s first gated community. Developer Michael Watson’s third set of plans for White Rock Estates, near the...

Graham, NC · 1d

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Live roaches, no food thermometer: 2 Triangle restaurants get B grades

The News & Observer publishes a weekly roundup of restaurant sanitation scores to keep you up-to-date on the health grades at Triangle dining spots. Sanitation scores and their corresponding letter grades are used in North Carolina to assess restaurants’ adherence to rules and standards intended to mitigate and prevent the spread of food-borne illnesses. You’ve likely seen sanitation grade cards at restaurants you’ve visited, and The N&O previously explained what those scores mean and how they’re calculated . Here are sanitation scores in Triangle counties from Nov. 3-9. Wake County sanitation scores The Wake County inspection management system shows 73 restaurant inspections were completed Nov. 3-9. Two restaurants received a B grade (a score of at least 80 but lower than 90): Dum N Grill (1000 Market Center Drive, Morrisville) received a score of 87 on Thursday, Nov. 5. The restaurant was in violation of 17 standards. Violations include gnats at a sink, no sanitizing solution test strips or food thermometer available, employees not washing hands while switching tasks and an employee tasting cooked rice with gloved hands and then putting the excess rice back into the pot of cooked rice, among other violations. The restaurant previously has not previously

Wake County, NC · 3d

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This Tiny North Carolina Italian Restaurant Just Won A National Award And Its Pasta Explains Why

A former coffee shop with roughly two dozen seats just landed a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide USA. That’s a big deal for a room you could cross in a few steps. The pasta here is made in-house every day. Linguine, rigatoni, and mafalde all start as fresh dough before they ever meet a skillet.

Carrboro, NC · 1d

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Famous for a 5-pound burrito, a Chapel Hill restaurant is closing after 30 years

After three decades, a fixture on Franklin Street will close its doors for good next month. The Mexican restaurant Bandido’s Mexican Cafe announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10 that it will close permanently next month, with its last service slated for Dec. 11. Owner Antoni Sustaita said soaring food and labor costs led to the restaurant’s closing after more than 30 years in business. “Two months ago, lettuce was $28 a case,” he said. “I just paid $100 a case recently. Tomatoes are $60 a case. Cheese was $45 now it’s $90. And we can’t raise prices to match; people won’t pay that much.” Sustaita and his family opened Bandido’s in 1994 as one of the few Mexican restaurants in Chapel Hill at the time. Now with a crowded market and rising costs, he said now was the time to close. “We had a good run, but I’m tired of the wrestle and tired of the fight,” Sustaita said. “I see the writing on the wall. I don’t see the economy getting much better, and it would have to get majorly better.” Bandido’s is perhaps most famous for its El Gigante Burrito, a 5-pound burrito that earns diners a free t-shirt

Chapel Hill, NC · 3d

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New ‘Bachelor’ Sam Hartman Suffered a Devastating Family Tragedy at Just 16 Years Old

The new 'Bachelor' experienced a heartbreaking loss as a teenager, just days before one of the biggest football games of his young career.

Chapel Hill, NC · 5h

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They Grow the Best Flowers and Strawberries in North Carolina

There’s a picture of America that never goes out of style. A farm stand at the edge of a gravel lot. A hand-lettered sign. Buckets of zinnias by the register, a flat of strawberries still warm from the field, and someone behind the table who can tell you exactly where it all came from.

Orange County, NC · 1d

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This North Carolina Dairy Farm Still Offers Fresh Milk In Old-Fashioned Glass Bottles

Milkshake, Cookie, Latte, and Chocolate Chip sound more like café orders than dairy cows. That little detail pulled me in first. The milk from this North Carolina herd still goes home in glass bottles, and the farm treats that as part of everyday business rather than a retro gimmick.

Cedar Grove, NC · 2d

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Freeze warnings across Triad on chilly Friday morning

PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — A Freeze Warning will be in effect from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday for Alamance, Chatham, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph Counties. A Frost Advisory will be in effect from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday for Montgomery County. We are starting the day with scattered clouds, but skies […]

Randolph County, NC · 8h

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New documentary revisits North Carolina's 9-year fight against forever chemicals

Nearly a decade after North Carolinians learned their drinking water had been contaminated with industrial chemicals for years, a new documentary is examining how it happened, the people affected and the ongoing fight to hold polluters accountable. GENX: The Saga of Forever Chemicals, premiering Friday in Saxapahaw, traces the contamination...

North Carolina · 1d

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Signing Week: Hancock Makes Fast Connection with Elon

Katy Hancock (WTN: 16.7) was a bit surprised when she heard from Elon University out of the blue. But it didn’t take long for the four-star senior from Washington, Indiana to realize how much the school offered. After speaking with Elon head coach Elizabeth Anderson, Hancock immediately scheduled a...

Elon, NC · 1d

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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.

Durham, NC · 1d

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Walk Inn owners hope community finds it welcoming, comfortable, fun

Hillsborough is like a nesting doll of hidden treasures — with each one you discover, you’re likely to find another if you dig a little deeper. Or, as is the case with the Walk Inn, if you go down an alley and into the back of a building.

Hillsborough, NC · 2d

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UNC Weighs 10% Out-of-State Tuition Increase as N.C. State Considers 3% Hike

UNC-Chapel Hill trustees are thinking about a 10% tuition increase for out-of-state undergraduates, based on meeting materials reviewed by The News & Observer. N.C. State trustees could raise undergraduate tuition by 3% next year, for in-state and out-of-state students alike. UNC doesn't seem to be planning another in-state undergraduate increase,...

Chapel Hill, NC · 22h

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Marching Band Heads to Indianapolis for National Competition

After months of rehearsals, performances and preparation, the Green Level High School Marching Band is preparing to take its talents to Indianapolis, Indiana, this weekend to compete against some of the top marching bands from across the country. The trip marks the culmination of a season of hard work for...

Green Level, NC · 15h