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Why North Carolina BBQ is so misunderstood
Barbecue in North Carolina is no simple matter. In fact, a bill to name the Lexington Barbecue Festival the state's official barbecue festival was rejected in 2006 for fear it might suggest that Lexington-style barbecue was the state's official style. That would’ve stirred up a full-blown feud between the state’s two distinct barbecue factions—Lexington and Eastern styles.
Why Cheerwine has been North Carolina's favorite cherry soda for over 100 years
In North Carolina, traditions like The Andy Griffith Show and Doc Watson’s bluegrass take us back to simpler times. But while those live on in memories, Cheerwine—North Carolina's iconic cherry soda—remains as relevant as ever.
72 new items from the savory to sweet featured at 2024 NC State Fair
The NC State Fair will be here before you know it and that means a buffet of different food items for visitors to try.This year will feature 72 in total.The dishes showcase cuisines from around the world and reimagine some classics such as corndogs, tater tots, waffles, egg rolls, cookie dough and, of course, bacon.There are also foods like candied oatmeal pies, sweet cheese pie, and a bacon cheeseburger corndog.From sweet to savory and everything in between, the 2024 NC State Fair is going to be a foodie's dream.Complete list of this year's new foods:- Acai & Dragon Fruit Bowl...
More than 700 pets in need of fostering after Hurricane Helene. Learn how you can help WNC shelters.
WINSTON-SALEM, Forsyth County — We’ve been talking about the work our community is doing to help Helene victims. The Forsyth Humane Society continues to collect pet food, beds and toys all going to impacted animals, but it’s not just donations that are needed, they are also looking for fosters to help clear space for incoming animals.
Northern Virginia animal shelters take in rescues after hurricanes Helene, Milton
FAIRFAX STATION, Va. (DC News Now) — The impacts of Hurricanes Milton and Helene are being felt in the D.C. area, as animal shelters in Northern Virginia are working to get rescues from Florida, North Carolina and Southwest Virginia to families — and quickly. The effort has turned into an all-hands-on-deck operation, with Homeward Trails […]
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