Food & Drink
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Rainbow rundown: 6 ways to celebrate Pride 2026 in North Carolina
There are numerous ways to support the LGBTQIA+ community in North Carolina. Here are six.
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This North Carolina chef earns James Beard award nod with farm-to-table model
Only two North Carolina finalists are in the running for a coveted James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award this year, both hailing from the Asheville area. The prestigious awards program recognizes excellence in the hospitality industry, from established fine dining restaurants in major U.S. cities to mom-and-pop casual eateries in small towns across the nation. In the James…
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North Carolina’s first Buc-ee’s is breaking ground. Here’s what to know
Originally founded in 1982 in Texas, Buc-ee’s convenience stores are known for clean restrooms, a wide range of food offerings and massive store sizes.
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3 things happening in NC: This town started a festival for moonshine legend ‘the Cherry Bounce King’
Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes host the first games of NHL Stanley Cup Final, and a GOP plan to stop workplace picketing.
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Social media-famous food joints in North Carolina
You’ve seen them on your feed, but now it’s time to plan a visit—learn more about the social media-famous spots to grab a bite in North Carolina.
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NC Republicans agree to loosen alcohol laws, but nix Sunday ABC sales
Canned cocktails and “happy hour” promotions are in. Sunday ABC liquor sales are out in NC. Here’s why.
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3 things happening in NC: After flooding, the Carolina Beach boardwalk rebounds
Brighter days ahead for the Carolina Beach boardwalk. Plus, lawmakers look to head off more Medicaid crises.
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As the weather warms, so can challenges for North Carolina shellfish farmers
North Carolina shellfish farmers have avoided any major mortality events in 2026. But warming coastal waters can bring diseases and viruses.
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Popular Asheville restaurant Hungry Bear Cafe is closing. Here’s why
They opened because they were fed up with not having good local food options. Now a fast food chain is forcing them out.
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After 35 years, Fayetteville says goodbye to Country Fish Fry
A Fayetteville mainstay for more than three decades, Country Fish Fry, has closed its doors for good.
