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Historic Building Turned Restaurant In NC: The Pure & Proper By Carolyn Harmon | Published August 07, 2024 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…

A city in the northeast South Carolina city of Florence is getting another Food Lion store. Consumers in Florence, S.C., have another grocery option, with the opening of a  Food Lion store there. Located at 1945 W. Palmetto Street, the latest Food Lion is the 7th Food Lion in that city and will be unveiled on Aug. 7.The grand opening will feature a ceremonial ribbon cutting and the distribution of mystery gift cards to the first 100 customers in line. The store features the grocer’s latest and broader assortment of fresh items and everyday household staples in an easy-to-navigate layout.  For convenience-minded…

Hurricane Eye wall arriving State officials have officially placed North Carolina under a state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Debby Monday afternoon. Tropical Storm Debby first hit the coast of Florida and the Lowcountry of South Carolina on Monday and is expected to continue its travel through the Carolinas as a Tropical Storm. Tropical Storm Debby It is expected that record-breaking rainfall to reach South and North Carolina throughout the week into the weekend. Tropical storm winds are expected to hit North Carolina by Wednesday evening. State officials say winds are expected to reach up to 40 mph in…

As Cata Norena shifts her car into park, this week’s fresh food delivery has arrived for the Chavez family. Julian Chavez opens the door and waves to Norena, who has been bringing the family fresh produce in Brevard for almost a year.Norena’s employer, Caja Solidaria, serves families like the Chavezes through a local food-as-medicine pilot program that helps North Carolina residents facing chronic health problems and food insecurity.According to Feeding America – a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries and local meal programs – more than 1.4 million individuals are food insecure in North Carolina.Caja Solidaria, and 57 programs…

Folks in the Drexel area will soon have a place to grab some sweets or a savory meal.Hannah Ethridge and Richard Buff plan to open Sugar & Spice Bakery and Bistro at 302 S. Main St., Drexel. Hannah Ethridge and Richard Buff plan to open a bakery and bistro in Drexel, with a targeted opening date of late September.  Photo contributed, Hannah Ethridge Buff said they plan to be open every day, with weekday hours probably being from around 8:30 or 9 a.m. to around 5 to 5:30 p.m..The bakery and bistro combination will serve breakfast and lunch to start…

The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission (NCSPC) announced the Sweet North Carolina Sweetpotato Sweepstakes where consumers can submit their favorite recipe for the chance to win a free trip to Charlotte including an in-person recipe photoshoot experience. The contest is currently live with hundreds of sweetpotato lovers expressing which recipe speaks most to their flavor profile. The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission (NCSPC) is made up of over 300 sweetpotato growers along with packers, processors, and business associates. With hundreds of recipes available on the website, participants can search to find a dish that piques their interest. The campaign’s goal is to increase…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Italian-American restaurant Buca di Beppo filed for bankruptcy protection and closed its only Carolina location Monday, August 5th. The restaurant released a statement saying it intends to keep its current locations open despite a significant drop in sales, rising food and labor costs, and staffing challenges. Buca di Beppo at Carolina Place Parkway in Pineville, near Carolina Place mall, is among a dozen restaurants across the country that abruptly closed last week. The company has $10 million to $50 million in assets and $50 million to $100 million in liabilities, according to its Chapter 11 petition filed…

It only takes one storm like Hurricane Debby to make it a bad year, according to AccuWeather.It doesn’t matter if tropical activity is high or low. You must always be prepared in the event of a hurricane.Planning your evacuation should be your priority, especially if you live in an area prone to storm surges.Here are things you can do to prepare your home:Secure or remove anything outside. This includes patio furniture, potted plants and kids’ toys. Cut down any tree limbs hanging over your home that might cause damage. Be sure to go over your insurance policy with agents. Take…

RALEIGH, N.C. — A state review’s findings of operating and administrative issues by a nonprofit owned by North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s wife while implementing a child care food program “are politically motivated at the core,” Robinson’s campaign said Monday. A compliance review of Balanced Nutrition Inc. by the state’s federally funded Child and Adult Care Food Program released last week found numerous problems that regulators said needed to be corrected by early August. Otherwise, Yolanda Hill, the Balanced Nutrition owner married to Robinson, and the nonprofit could be disqualified from the program going forward. Hill previously announced she…