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North Carolina State

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Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

New Orleans, LA

Axios

Whole Foods recently joined up with Too Good To Go, the food- and money-saving app that connects consumers and businesses with surplus food to battle food waste. Why it matters: I'm the friend who happily bags up your leftovers to avoid wasting food, so when I read about Whole Foods joining the app, I decided to give it a shot.

What I got from Whole Foods on a Too Good To Go order

Boston, MA

Former Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license at the time of a crash into a home in Jamaica Plain last year. Why it matters: Lara's probation sentence means she won't face jail time for the crash. She was ordered by a judge to...

Former City Councilor Kendra Lara avoids jail for crashing into home

Axios Miami

When True Loaf Bakery owner Tomas Strulovic's sourdough starter became contaminated, he had two options: start a fresh one, which could take up to two weeks, or reach out for support.Two local bakers quickly rose to the occasion: Zak Stern of Zak the Baker and Jesus Brazon of Caracas Bakery.Driving the news: Late last month, the AC at True Loaf, the beloved Sunset Harbor bakery, gave out.Much of the bakery's products are made with sourdough, which is a natural starter and very temperature sensitive.Strulovic made adjustments to his starter, hoping to control its fermentation.Yes, but: The changes left it vulnerable to contamination, which occurred."The bread wasn't rising," he said.That's where Stern and Brazon came in, each giving Strulovic a bit of their starters so Strulovic could start baking again after just a few days."Honestly, it wasn't a surprise (they helped)," Strulovic told Axios. We respect each other, and it's a community."

True Loaf Bakery gets starter from two local bakers

Washington, DC

Axios DC

A chopped cheese sandwich is going viral in Kuwait City — credit, in part, to a D.C. chef.Why it matters: Alex McCoy of Lucky Buns helped open one of the only American delis, Broskis, in Kuwait this summer and it's a smash hit.State of play: Kuwait City has a big appetite for American food — there are more Raising Cane's there than in Baton Rouge  — but Broskis is drawing next-level attention.There's a line outside for pastrami night. Kuwaiti TikTokers can't stop raving about the smash burgers, halal grinders, and "deli vibes." The small restaurant can fly through 100 chopped...

How a D.C. chef created a viral deli in Kuwait

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Mississippi State

Hinds County, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Mississippi Attorney has been charged with multiple Counts of introducing contraband into a Correctional Facility as well as consipiracy according to a press release from Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones.

Mississippi Attorney Charged with 3 Counts of Introducing Contraband into a Correctional Facility

Utah State

The Utah Arts Festival is facing a $200,000 deficit after June's event fell short of attendance and revenue expectations. Why it matters: Organizers say the losses are placing the nearly 50-year-old festival's future "in jeopardy" and are asking the public for donations. "We do not currently have the financial capacity...

Utah Arts Festival facing $200K shortfall after low 2024 attendance

San Francisco, CA

Three new San Francisco restaurants earned a Michelin star and another earned the coveted second star in August, Eater SF reports. Driving the news: Fine dining restaurant Sons & Daughters, located in Nob Hill, now has two stars. 7 Adams, a fine dining restaurant in Japantown, queer-owned brunch restaurant Hilda...

7 Adams and other Bay Area restaurants earn first Michelin stars

Axios Columbus

Cannabis is now legal for personal use in Ohio — so I visited my nearest dispensary to check it out. Why it matters: I never expected to publish a sentence like that, but non-medical marijuana is now for sale at nearly 100 shops across the state.If you're feeling nervous or just wondering how it works, I'm here to help.Driving the news: I visited Terrasana near Grandview Heights on Wednesday, the second day of legal sales.It was the first dispensary to open in Central Ohio when medical marijuana sales began in 2019.How it works: During an ID check at the front...

What to expect at an Ohio marijuana dispensary

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Des Moines, IA

Axios Des Moines

Des Moines businessperson Eileen Gannon competes alongside nine other award-winning pastry chefs in Netflix's new "Blue Ribbon Baking Championship."Dig in: The show pits state fair blue ribbon-winning pastry chefs against each other for the chance $100,000.It's hosted by chef Sandra Lee and "American Pie" star Jason Biggs.Zoom in: Gannon started Sunday Night Foods, a luxury dessert sauce maker, about three years ago after retiring as a communications executive at Workiva, a computer software company.She's also a longtime baker, winning more than 600 competitions — mostly at the Iowa State Fair, she tells Axios.The latest: Fairgoers can meet Gannon during multiple...

Des Moines pastry master competes for $100K Netflix prize

Schaumburg, IL

Chicago Food King

As we get closer to the fall months, I love finding places that serve comforting, hearty meals. One of my favorite types of food is Polish cuisine, which brings me to my next stop: Bacowka in Schaumburg.

My Favorite Restaurant for Authentic Polish Cuisine is in Schaumburg:

Break out the BLTs and start pouring bloody marys: The Tomato Art Fest returns to East Nashville this weekend. What's happening: The two-day celebration of the South's favorite fruit starts Friday in the Five Points neighborhood. Many of the biggest annual events, including a tomato-themed parade, a 5K and a...

The Tomato Art Fest returns this weekend

Richmond, VA

Don't fret about this weekend's forecast, because scores of new restaurants are on tap — or already here — for hungry Richmond diners. Why it matters: New eats are the best eats. Here's the latest. Now open:. 🚛 Bliss Cafe, a coffee and sandwich truck, has parked itself...

Loads of new restaurants are on tap for Richmond

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Cole Hauser-owned bourbon now available in Texas

Texas is now the only state outside of Montana where Lazy K Bar Bourbon is sold, which is big news for fans of \"Yellowstone\" actor Cole...

Texas is now the only state outside of Montana where Lazy K Bar Bourbon is sold, which is big news for fans of "Yellowstone" actor Cole...

Cole Hauser-owned bourbon now available in Texas

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