U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross, a Democrat representing most of Wake County in North Carolina’s second congressional district, introduced a bill Friday to improve food safety. The bill comes in the wake of a multistate listeria outbreak in deli meats that has killed at least nine people in recent weeks and forced the hospitalization of 57. The Washington Post reported today that, “The Boar’s Head plant in southern Virginia at the epicenter of a deadly nationwide listeria outbreak was regularly cited for violations in the past year, including the presence of mold, mildew, insects and a ‘rancid smell,’ according to reports by government…

It’s a special event when you run into an all-day eatery with excellent food in North Carolina — especially in the heart of Black Mountain. This restaurant opened in December of 2022 offering some delightful cuisine. But the most interesting feature of the historic building turned restaurant in North Carolina is that it once was a Pure Oil Station. While those memories are gone, the community spirit in this saved building is intact. Read on about The Pure & Proper.A Pure Oil Station that opened in the 1940s was the beginning of a bond with the Black Mountain community.The cool,…

National Black Business Month in the Triad: Food Showcase tonight Updated: 10:31 AM EDT Aug 29, 2024 START YOUR MORNING. RIGHT. GOOD MORNING. WELCOME BACK HERE TO THE LOCAL VIBE. AUGUST IS RECOGNIZED AS NATIONAL BLACK BUSINESS MONTH. AND TO COMMEMORATE TWO LOCAL VIBE FAVORITES ARE TEAMING UP TO BRING A FREE AND FUN EVENT TO THE TRIAD TONIGHT. YEAH, EAT, DRINK TRIAD AND THE BUY BLACK GUIDE ARE HOSTING A LOCAL FOOD SHOWCASE. IT WILL BE AT THE HENDRIX BAR AND LOUNGE IN GREENSBORO. ALL RIGHT, WELL, LET’S SAY GOOD MORNING TO TAMARA JEFFRIES, THE OWNER OF THE BUY…

It’s a special event when you run into an all-day eatery with excellent food in North Carolina — especially in the heart of Black Mountain. This restaurant opened in December of 2022 offering some delightful cuisine. But the most interesting feature of the historic building turned restaurant in North Carolina is that it once was a Pure Oil Station. While those memories are gone, the community spirit in this saved building is intact. Read on about The Pure & Proper.A Pure Oil Station that opened in the 1940s was the beginning of a bond with the Black Mountain community.The cool,…

To keep homes cool during a heatwave, households are being encouraged to turn to their fridge — and specifically, their yogurt tubs. While tips like shutting windows, drawing curtains, and creating DIY air conditioning units have been the standard advice, this new strategy is grabbing attention for its unusual approach.Could Yogurt Be the Secret to Staying Cool During a Heatwave?Experts are now suggesting that smearing yogurt on your windows can act as an effective, temporary sunshade, offering a creative way to keep indoor temperatures down.Healthy breakfast with Fresh greek yogurt on backgroundGetty Images/iStockphotoHow Does It Work?So, how does this dairy…

If you’re looking for a rural restaurant in North Carolina with excellent cuisine and pretty views, visit the Eddy Restaurant & Pub. Located in Saxapaw, it’s a wonderful drive out toward Graham through Chapel Hill. And if the weather is agreeable, sit on the balcony overlooking the countryside and the lovely Haw River. The owners’ purpose in building the Eddy in 2010 was to unite folks in a warm and welcoming place and to utilize the rich, local resources available. It seems they were successful; just look at what’s taking place at this exceptional rural restaurant.Look at the Eddy with…

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest convenience store operators in the United States, today announces the opening of its newest Handy Mart store in Newport, North Carolina. Officially open as of August 26th, the 5,600-square-foot store, located at 2934 Highway 24, offers delicious food and beverage selection, including fresh coffee, Frazil frozen drinks, and a variety of grab-and-go items like breakfast sandwiches, donuts, cheeseburgers and fried chicken. Additionally, the store offers its delicious, high-value $4.99 pizza, both take-and-bake and served hot, 2 for $3.33 Nathan’s…

Welcome to Small Town Treasures, an occasional series about the surprising places to find great food in the rural areas surrounding Cumberland County. Know of a place that should be featured? Email food reporter Taylor Shook at tshook@gannett.com. LUMBERTON — Pier 41 Seafood has deep roots in Lumberton, and it remains a hotspot in the Robeson County city about 30 miles south of Fayetteville. A typical weekend brings thousands of customers to the restaurant, situated at the crossroads of North Carolina highways 41 and 211, where it has served fried seafood for decades, owner Rob Tew said Thursday. Tew, 49, said it started as an…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) has joined forces with North Carolina State University and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) to introduce a groundbreaking food safety educational initiative. The “Introduction to Public Health Food Inspections” course, the first of its kind in the nation, is now available to upper-level undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree-seeking students. The course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of federal regulatory food inspections and enforcement, laying a strong foundation for future public health professionals. Filling a critical gap Benjamin Chapman, PhD Ben Chapman and the Department of…

On Monday night, food-and-drink professionals from across North Carolina gathered in Durham for the Chef Showdown event, hosted by the N.C. Restaurant & Lodging Association. After 11 preliminary rounds and a pool of 83 entries, the finalists in three categories offered samples to win one of the top awards. Four Wilmington competitors were among them: mixologist Gus Bellavida from End of Days Distillery in Wilmington, pastry chef Gerald Hawkins Jr. of Beach Shop & Grill in Topsail Beach and The Country Club of Landfall, chef Mauricio Huarcaya of Gusto Peruano in Wilmington, and chef Nick Chavez of Dough House Pizza Co. (who also happens to be…