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Renowned Virginia-based luthier makes his 1,000th guitar

Renowned Virginia-based guitar maker Wayne Henderson is being recognized after completing his 1,000th guitar. During his 60-year career, Henderson has made countless contributions to music makers across the country and around the world. He's built guitars by hand for a Who’s Who list of pickers, including Doc Watson, Ricky Skaggs...

Wilkesboro, NC · 7h
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The Massive North Carolina Thrift Store Where $30 Buys You An Entire Cart Full Of Treasures

There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when you push an empty shopping cart into a store and somehow leave with it completely full for less than the cost of a fancy dinner. That’s the exact experience waiting for you at Mega Thrift on Clemmonsville Rd in Winston-Salem,...

Winston-Salem, NC · 11d
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Born 81 Years Ago Today in North Carolina, the High School English Teacher Who Became a Grammy-Winning Country Music Star

On this day (November 10) in 1945, Yvonne Vaughn was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Today, she’s better known as country singer Donna Fargo, who kicked off a string of four straight No. 1 hits with 1972’s “The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.”. Among the...

Mt Airy, NC · 2d

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This No-Frills North Carolina Seafood Shack Still Piles A Full Platter On Your Plate For Under $18

Some of the best meals in North Carolina come from places with paper menus, padded chairs, and a parking lot that fills up fast on a Friday night. In a small Forsyth County town just east of Winston-Salem, one such spot has built a loyal crowd by doing something that feels almost rare these days: serving big seafood platters at prices that do not sting.

Forsyth County, NC · 1d
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Food Lion’s Thanksgiving Meal Deal returns, serves 10 for less than $40

Veterans Day discount and MVP Fall Haul offer customers additional ways to save this season

Salisbury, NC · 2d

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You’ll Want To Drive Across North Carolina For The Fried Chicken At This Unassuming Restaurant

Somewhere in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, there’s a brick building with a skateboarding skeleton on the window, and inside that building is fried chicken that will genuinely change your expectations. That place is Slappy’s Chicken, and it has been quietly earning one of the most devoted followings in the entire...

Winston-Salem, NC · 23h

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The Steak People Drive Hours For Comes From This Remote North Carolina Restaurant

The ribeye here gets aged for at least 28 days, then chargrilled over an open wood fire. The restaurant’s prime rib is aged before being slowly roasted and served. That kind of patience is rare, and I think it shows. The building is a rustic log cabin with oil...

Sherrills Ford, NC · 2d

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Generations Of Families Have Grown Up Eating Pit-Cooked Barbecue At Barbecue Center In Lexington, North Carolina

Some towns are known for a festival, and some are known for a single dish. Lexington, North Carolina, has built its name on pit-cooked pork, and one modest spot on the north side of town has been feeding local families through grandparents, parents, and kids alike. People who grew up...

Lexington, NC · 6d

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Local man runs for 24 hours

It’s one thing to complete a marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K race — which all can be done in a span of minutes or hours — but a Mount Airy man has managed to run for an entire day. This occurred when Charles Hiatt took on the OMR Ultra 24 Hour Challenge from Oct. 30-31 in Mint Hill, near Charlotte. Unlike some races with spread-out courses, the OMR Ultra 24 Hour Challenge involves a 1.35-mile loop that participants run over and over — “and over again,” Hiatt stated with a note of humor. The local man, an employee of Eagle Carports in Mount Airy, started the event on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. and finished on 7 p.m. the next day to cap what organizers call “a festive, Halloween-themed test of endurance.” While the running career of the former two-pack-per-day smoker previously included completing three World Marathon Majors in Boston, Chicago and most recently Sydney, Australia, he was a bit leery about the late-October event. “Running for 24 hours straight was definitely my biggest challenge yet,” Hiatt acknowledged. A friend and fellow runner, Josh Seawell of Pinnacle, had invited him to participate in the Mint Hill event. “Against my

Mt Airy, NC · 2d

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A Bologna Sandwich And A Horror-Movie Cameo Made This North Carolina Country Store A Local Legend

Priddy’s General Store in Danbury, North Carolina has appeared in a horror film, serves one of the most talked-about bologna sandwiches in the South, and somehow still manages to feel like the most welcoming place you’ve ever walked into. If that combination doesn’t make you want to get...

Danbury, NC · 1d

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Don’t feed the bears: Warrensville man requests nuisance ordinance to prevent attacks

JEFFERSON — Warrensville resident Jonathan Parker requested the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 2 to consider an ordinance or nuisance provision to deter bear-feeding. Addressing the board during its scheduled meeting’s public comment, Parker said indiscriminate bear feeding on West Mill Creek Road has led to a “concentration of bears in the community to the point that residents are concerned about walking their dogs and being outside after dark.” He also said bear feeding can lead to neighborhood property damage. Although Ashe County has a significant wildlife population, Parker said that recent bear sightings occur “more frequently than what most (Ashe County) residents consider normal.” He also said the community has limited recourse for the growing bear population, which has become more accustomed to human interaction and regular feedings. Parker explained that bear feeding isn’t about legality, punishment, or “enjoying wildlife.” He’s worried that consistent feedings could lead to injury because wildlife has become “so habituated to humans” and has destroyed property. However, commissioners didn’t address Parker’s concerns, as is the norm under board decorum. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission discourages feeding wildlife because it creates public safety hazards, spreads disease, and leads to property damage. The

Ashe County, NC · 1d

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North Carolina Has A Reindeer Farm Where You Hand-Feed The Herd Before Christmas

Some holiday traditions involve a crowded mall and a long line for a photo. Others involve a mountain road, a guide who knows every animal by name, and a hungry goat waiting for a treat from your open hand. High in the North Carolina mountains near Banner Elk, a working...

Banner Elk, NC · 2d

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We Found 10 North Carolina Breakfast Spots That Make A Cold Morning Feel Special

One North Carolina diner on my list never locks its doors, not even at 3 AM. It serves scratch comfort food around the clock in a space styled like an old railroad car. Then I learned another spot hands out free coffee while you wait for a table. Free coffee for waiting?

Asheville, NC · 2d

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Christmas In November Returns To Valdese With Two Days Of Holiday Shopping, 11/13 & 11/14

Valdese, NC – Why wait until December to get into the Christmas spirit? Christmas is coming early to Valdese as the annual Christmas in November Craft Show returns to the Old Rock School on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, bringing two days of holiday shopping, handmade treasures, delicious treats, and festive fun!

Valdese, NC · 1d

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Weekender: 27+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend, including Big Book Sale, Copa Salem Soccer Festival, and Fall Paint & Sip

Making weekend plans? Check out these 27+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (November 12-15), including the Big Book Sale, Copa Salem soccer festival, and Sol Paint Creative’s fall paint & sip!. Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly. Thursday, November...

Winston-Salem, NC · 1d

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Vietnamese sandwich and bubble tea restaurant opens in Lake Norman retail center

Co-owners Tracy Quach and Luynh Nguyen have brought the authentic flavors and ingredients of their native Vietnam to Lake Norman with their new bánh mì and bubble tea restaurant, Vietopia . The establishment opened Oct. 1 in the former R&B Tea space in the Winslow Bay Commons (SuperTarget) shopping center at N.C. 150 and Bluefield Road in Mooresville. “When we took over the shop, we wanted to create something special that you could not find around here,” Quach told CharlotteFive at the restaurant Wednesday. Bulgogi Beef ($9.50) is the most popular menu item, Quach said. The bánh mì item includes beef with a secret sauce, pickled Daikon, carrot, cucumber and cilantro. “Very fresh,” Quach said. “Everything homemade.” Other bánh mìs include the Vietnamese Cold Cuts ($9), pork, liver pate and Vietnamese ham; the Mooresville ($9.75), pork, ham and pate; the Vegetarian ($8), tofu and vegan ham; the Shredded Chicken ($9) and the Roasted Pork ($9.50). The Vietnamese baguette with each bánh mì “has a hollow inside, not too dense, a little crispy on the outside, and best when you eat it warm,” Quach said. Fresh spring rolls (pork, shrimp, beef and tofu selections) are $6.50 for two rolls and $9.50

Mooresville, NC · 1d

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Tickets For Annual Hickory Cookie Crawl On Sale Nov. 23

Hickory – Join us for the 7th Annual Downtown Hickory Cookie Crawl on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 2 to 5pm in Downtown Hickory, NC. Tickets go on sale Monday November 23 at 9am (two weeks before the event) and are $20 per person. The event is limited to 60 participants — this event sells out quickly every year!

Hickory, NC · 1d

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Newly rebuilt McDonald's near Cleveland Mall holds grand opening

In the parking lot of the newly rebuilt McDonald's on East Dixon Boulevard, sunlight glinted off golden tubas as the sound of Shelby High School's marching band warmed up, its music mingling with the chatter of a small crowd Tuesday, Nov. 10. Roughly 125 days after the former McDonald's building was demolished, a brand-new restaurant has taken its place near the Cleveland Mall. In attendance at the ribbon cutting and grand opening were three county commissioners, the Shelby High marching band and chorus and the Crest High School Air Force Junior ROTC. The interior of the new restaurant features bright yellows and reds, representing ketchup and mustard, and there is a designated window for mobile orders and deliveries to free up the drive thru. Kiosks have been installed for ordering and people can also use their cell phones to make table orders and have it delivered to their table. Brad Kimrey, chief operating officer of Ice Age Management, which owns and operates the restaurant, said the process to begin tearing down the old building and rebuild started about two years ago, but the actual demolition and construction took just around four months. Kimrey said the previous building was around 45

Shelby, NC · 1d

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Grandfather Mountain to kick off holiday season with tree arrival and festivities

LINVILLE – Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, will celebrate the arrival of this year’s holiday tree at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery on Friday, Nov. 20. The hour-long event begins at 11 a.m. and is included with park admission. The tree is from Mountain Top Fraser Fir farm in Newland. Owner Larry Smith has previously supplied trees to the White House, North Carolina State Capitol and other prominent government buildings and residences. Grandfather’s mascot, Millie the Bear, will escort this year’s tree through the park’s entrance gate and up the park road to the Wilson Center. There, visitors can take part in snowflake-themed crafts and enjoy some hot chocolate and candy canes. “The holiday tree adds a touch of seasonal magic to Grandfather Mountain, creating a memorable winter experience for guests of all ages,” said Seth Yarber, facilities coordinator for the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. “We invite visitors to experience this special tradition for themselves and see how the mountain comes alive with holiday spirit.” The full schedule for the celebration is below. 11 a.m. | Millie the Bear escorts the tree through the Grandfather Mountain Entrance Gate. Guests are welcome

Linville, NC · 23h