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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 · 2d

FOX8 News

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Greensboro native, ‘Mrs. Steven Rudy’ singer Mark McGuinn dead at 58

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro native and country singer Mark McGuinn has died at the age of 58, according to an obituary posted by the Greensboro News & Record. McGuinn rose to fame with his 2001 hit song “Mrs. Steven Rudy,” which peaked at No. 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 6 on […]

Greensboro, NC · 17h

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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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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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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 · 1d

FOX8 News

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Learning the secret to making juicier meat

(WGHP) — We have all been guilty of making a meat-based dish that came out a little drier than we had hoped it would. In this week’s edition of Teach Me Tuesday, FOX8’s Shannon Smith took a trip to Guilford Technical Community College to learn how to brine your meat before cooking.

Greensboro, NC · 2d

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12 North Carolina Restaurants That Know How To Make Biscuits And Gravy Right

One Asheville spot serves cathead biscuits, a name that comes from biscuits roughly as big as a cat’s head. That alone made me sit up a little straighter. Then I learned the same place lets you pick a gravy the way other cafes let you pick a muffin. Another kitchen in Charlotte never closes, so sausage gravy is on the table at 3 AM if you want it.

North Carolina · 1d

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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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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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Pelham Community Center Hosts Mural Dedication on Saturday

The Caswell Council for the Arts and Pelham Community Center invite you to join them on Saturday, November 14 at 12pm for the dedication of the "Rows of Gold" mural, which was designed with input from community members to capture Pelham's rich history. This mural project is supported, in part,...

Pelham, NC · 22h

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Fire Guts Mebane's 2 Twelve Seasonal Kitchen, Owners Vow Full Rebuild

A fire tore through 2 Twelve Seasonal Kitchen + Bar in downtown Mebane Friday night, damaging the restaurant and leaving it closed indefinitely as its owners vow to rebuild. The restaurant was empty when the flames broke out, and no injuries were reported. Fire crews were called to 212 W....

Mebane, NC · 3d

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This Small North Carolina Bakery Makes More Than 10 Million Moravian Cookies A Year Using A Century-Old Tradition

The warm smell of sugar and spices is a sure sign that Christmas is near. For many families, the holiday season wouldn't be complete without their favorite Christmas cookies, especially those that have been passed down through generations. In one small North Carolina town, a family-owned bakery has spent more than a century helping keep those sweet holiday traditions alive.

Clemmons, NC · 3d

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Burlington woman on Wheel of Fortune tonight

Burlington, NC · 1d

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Locals Happily Drive Hours To Reach This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant Hidden In North Carolina

There are places you find, and then there are places that find you, and Johnson’s Drive-In in Siler City, North Carolina has a way of doing the latter once someone mentions it in conversation. After that first mention, you can’t stop thinking about it until you finally make the...

Siler City, NC · 5d

The Stokes News

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Food Lion stores see face lift

WALNUT COVE — Food Lion stores across the Triad have been through a transformation over the last months as associates worked to make improvements to the grocery shopping experience for customers. Walnut Cove was one of the stores to host a grand reopening Wednesday, Nov. 4, just before 8 a.m.. “Food Lion announced a more than $270 million investment across 94 stores in Greater Greensboro and the Triad, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the region while delivering an improved shopping experience for customers,” in a release last week. The investment also includes two new stores opened earlier this year in Summerfield and Greensboro, N.C.. Inspired by associate and customer feedback, the enhancements are designed to create an easy, fresh and affordable omnichannel shopping experience, giving customers more convenient ways to shop in-store, through pickup and/or home delivery. “Food Lion has proudly served the Greater Greensboro and Triad communities for more than 50 years, growing alongside generations of neighbors who have trusted us to be part of their everyday lives,” said Greg Finchum, President, Food Lion. “These investments are designed for the neighbors who count on us for fresh food, affordable prices and convenience. We’re also investing in our associates, whose

Walnut Cove, NC · 4d

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Billy Strings Announces Spring 2027 Tour Dates

Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will extend his headline tour through the spring with newly confirmed dates at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena, St. Augustine’s St. Augustine Amphitheatre (five nights), North Charleston’s North Charleston Coliseum (two nights), Greensboro’s First Horizon Coliseum (two nights) and Birmingham’s Legacy Arena at the BJCC (two nights), among others. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

Greensboro, NC · 2d

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Guilford County Shelter Halts Cat Intake Through Nov. 25 After Deadly Virus Confirmed

Guilford County Animal Services has hit pause on taking in any new cats or kittens through Wednesday, Nov. 25, after confirmed cases of feline panleukopenia turned up at the county shelter. Three of the shelter's six intake halls are now under quarantine while staff scramble to keep the highly contagious virus from spreading any further.

Guilford County, NC · 3d

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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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This Giant North Carolina Bookstore Lets You Trade In Old Reads And Fill A Bag With Used Treasures

McKay’s in Mebane, North Carolina, is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve been doing everything wrong up until now. You’ve been buying new books at full price, letting old ones pile up on shelves, and wondering why your entertainment budget keeps disappearing. McKay’s...

Mebane, NC · 7d

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Davidson County Health Department Confirms Rabid Skunk Near Silver Valley

Davidson County Health Department Confirms Rabid Skunk Near Silver Valley. The Davidson County Health Department has confirmed a rabies-positive skunk near Silver Valley along Highway 64. This marks the second confirmed rabies case in Davidson County within the past week, following a case identified north of Denton. This second event occurred approximately five miles away from the positive skunk earlier this week. The Davidson County Health Department strongly encourages all pet owners in the area to check their pets’ rabies vaccination status.

Davidson County, NC · 3d