2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1631+ words) Forget bringing out-of-town guests to the “nice” place. Take them somewhere with a buffet. Not because you’ve given up on impressing them. Quite the opposite. This is the kind of Southern spread that can turn a perfectly polite dinner into…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (434+ words) The 3,000-square-foot restaurant will be located at 3030 S. Evans St. in University Commons and is expected to open late 2026. It will be Vicious Biscuit's first franchise location in North Carolina, joining corporate-owned restaurants in Boone, Charlotte and Wilmington. "I had probably…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (282+ words) A pop of red midst the green. A soft yellow reaching toward the sky. Few places are more beautiful than High Country in the Fall. Leaves are already changing colors in some parts of western North Carolina, and peak fall…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1619+ words) A lake this big should probably be harder to miss. Instead, most people drive right past it. That’s part of the charm of this quiet corner of eastern North Carolina, where the horizon opens up, the roads get quieter, and…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (563+ words) Whether you're looking for a base for outdoor adventures or just a charming town with great eats, this mountain gem in North Carolina is worth a visit. Located about 15 miles from the lively North Carolina college city of Boone in…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (418+ words) Rent a beachfront home through Oak Island Accommodations, or book a room at The Beach House Motel & Suites. Spend the day on the pet-friendly beaches—surf fishing, swimming, shelling, or catching up on your reading. Take a guided tour of…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (811+ words) Sleep in a “museum” with an overnight stay in the former home of legendary actor Andy Griffith. Learn about the life and legacy of Mount Airy’s most famous twin brothers, Eng and Chang Bunker. Refuel at a number of fantastic…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (221+ words) RALEIGH — Saturday's Powerball drawing produced a $1 million prize on a ticket bought in Warrenton as well as a $200,000 winning ticket purchased in Johnston County. Neither prize was claimed as of Sunday morning. Man wins $100k after dumpster diving for lottery ticket…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (655+ words) Explore North Carolina's "basecamp to the Blue Ridge," a small town that offers local crafts, waterfall hikes, water sports, and unbeatable mountain views. Editor's Note: Spruce Pine is recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Please check local reports…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (554+ words) But there's something inherently mysterious about the mountains, too, especially in North Carolina. Even if you didn't know about any notorious hidden legends in North Carolina, I bet you would still... I've always been drawn to the mountains. Those panoramic…...