Charleston has long been known for its food scene among those who love it, but that reputation has picked up steam and the Holy City has begun to emerge in the general travel world as a top food destination. Ranked No. 2 behind New Orleans as the best city for eating in the United States, it’s no surprise that Charleston restaurants have been noticed in these lists. One such restaurant, the Charleston Grill, was picked up in the Best Restaurants in the U.S. list by Trip Advisor, coming in at No. 8. Some of its patrons concur, noting in reviews…

By Melba Newsome KFF Health News CHARLOTTE, N.C. — During the heat dome that blanketed much of the Southeast in June, Stacey Freeman used window units to cool her poorly insulated mobile home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Over the winter, the 44-year-old mom relied on space heaters. In both instances, her energy bills reached hundreds of dollars a month. “Sometimes I have to choose whether I’m going to pay the light bill,” Freeman said, “or do I pay all the rent or buy food or not let my son do a sport?” As a regional field organizer for PowerUp NC,…

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – In a first for the company, East Coast Warehouse & Distribution will make its South Carolina debut by establishing an operation in North Charleston.Described as a “leading temperature-controlled logistics provider,” East Coast Warehouse & Distribution will be operating services for the food and beverage industry in Charleston County and beyond starting in the summer of 2025.“This new facility – our first in the market – will allow us to expand our footprint, improve productivity, maximize flexibility and offer increased speed to customers in the greater Charleston area,” East Coast Warehouse & Distribution CEO Jamie Overley…

People are putting a North Carolina eatery in check after they posted a strict dress code. Kim’s Kafe, a soul food restaurant in Greensboro, posted its rules regarding what people are not allowed to wear when visiting, saying that it “has been in place all summer.” Their dress code, according to their Facebook post, includes: No shorts No crop tops No leggings No T-straps No white T-shirts No short skirts No “skimpy clothing of any kind” No cleavage showing “All we ask is that people respect our dress code as they do everyone else business,” the post said. “People are…

ASHEVILLE – Wrap up the summer days swinging on rides, playing for prizes on the midway and munching on the latest, unique fair foods this side of North Carolina.From Sept. 6-15, the 2024 N.C. Mountain State Fair, presented by title sponsor Ingles Market, returns to the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher.Days ahead of fairgrounds opening, Ellerslie McCue, marketing and communications manager of North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Western Ag Programs said the fairgrounds come to life as rides are loaded in and vendors set up.“It starts with the chair lift coming in which is such an iconic part of the…

CHICAGO – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is proud to announce that Christopher Daubert, PhD, vice chancellor and dean of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR), became IFT’s 85th President effective September 1, 2024. Previous IFT President, Sean Leighton, global vice president of food safety, quality and regulatory at Cargill, completed his one-year term on August 31, 2024.  Prior to joining the University of Missouri in 2017, Daubert spent more than two decades at North Carolina State University in…

A Minnesota-founded coffee company is growing its presence in North Carolina, including a forthcoming Hope Mills location. Caribou Coffee is building a 625-square-foot drive-thru location with outdoor seating and a walk-up window at 5837 Lakewood Drive expected to open in November, general manager Jordan MacGregor said Thursday. Located on a 0.5-acre property adjacent to CVS and Waffle House in the Traemoor Village shopping center, MacGregor said the store plans to hire up to 40 employees. Open positions are listed on the Caribou Coffee website.Business hours are slated for 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, he said.While the coffee shop is a national…

MIKE CONLEY Bruce Brown, co-owner of the popular Bruce’s Fabulous Foods in downtown Marion, died Monday at age 63.“Bruce was a restaurant pioneer in downtown Marion,” said Freddie Killough, executive director of the Marion Business Association. “He started with a simple and basic take-out food business and grew it into a downtown destination.” In October 2019, downtown Marion was featured on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend” show. Producer John Litschke interviewed Chef Bruce Brown of Bruce’s Fabulous Foods for the broadcast. For more than 20 years, Brown frequently appeared on the WLOS Asheville TV station’s “Carolina Kitchen” segments where he demonstrated…

10.9% of North Carolinians don’t have enough to eat. GREENSBORO, N.C. — September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about hunger and inspire action. The fight to combat food insecurity is happening in North Carolina.  Governor Roy Cooper declared September 2024 in North Carolina as “hunger action month”. He’s calling on people in North Carolina to help end hunger by volunteering in food banks, learning more about hunger in communities and spreading awareness.  Food insecurity in the Triad Guilford County: 13.7%Forsyth County: 14.5%Randolph County: 16.1%Rockingham County: 17% Combating food insecurity in the Triad Greensboro Urban Ministry is…