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Food & Drink

In big deal, Hi-Wire to contract brew for Appalachian Mountain Brewery

In big deal, Hi-Wire to contract brew for Appalachian Mountain Brewery

  • USA Today Network

Hi-Wire has begun production of AMB’s "Appalachian Mountain Cidery” cider brands, as AMB continues small-batch brewing in Boone and Old Fort.

Somewhere between Western Sizzlin and Michelin star: Marion has a new steakhouse.

Somewhere between Western Sizzlin and Michelin star: Marion has a new steakhouse.

  • Mike Conley

Here's what's on the menu.

Morganton Chicken Salad Chick to open soon. 1st 100 customers get free chicken salad for a year

Morganton Chicken Salad Chick to open soon. 1st 100 customers get free chicken salad for a year

  • STAFF REPORTS

Here are all the deals the restaurant will offer in its first week open. 

Kershaw’s Kreamery set to open location in Marion. Here's where and when

Kershaw’s Kreamery set to open location in Marion. Here's where and when

  • Mike Conley

“Our mission has always been to create a place where families, friends, and neighbors can gather and make sweet memories, and we're thrilled to bring that experience to Marion."

Restaurant with Western theme opens in Valdese this week

Restaurant with Western theme opens in Valdese this week

  • Sharon McBrayer

“We didn't have any intentions of going in there and putting a Western-themed restaurant in there, but it just kind of spoke to us,” Wesley Abele said.

Butch's BBQ in Morganton permanently closed

Butch's BBQ in Morganton permanently closed

  • Sharon McBrayer

“Since opening our doors in 2001, we have been honored to serve the Morganton community with delicious pulled pork, chicken, homemade southern sides, and desserts.”

Barbecue restaurant in Morganton closes. "The math stopped working in our favor."

Barbecue restaurant in Morganton closes. "The math stopped working in our favor."

  • Billy Chapman

“While Boulevard's time has come to an end, the memories, relationships, and friendships built within these walls will last forever."

Buttery, sweet and orange: This milk alternative using sweet potatoes has deep NC roots

Buttery, sweet and orange: This milk alternative using sweet potatoes has deep NC roots

    The humble sweet potato, long considered a North Carolina staple, is at the center of innovation as it’s transformed into the latest plant-based milk.

    What's in a name? Mr. Bob’s Do-Nuts' Apple Ugly pastry has new name, same taste

    What's in a name? Mr. Bob’s Do-Nuts' Apple Ugly pastry has new name, same taste

      The Marion business received a letter that another bakery in North Carolina had registered one of its products under the name Apple Ugly.

      Wilkes native Galifianakis recommends hometown restaurant to People magazine

      Wilkes native Galifianakis recommends hometown restaurant to People magazine

        For its "Best of America" issue, People said it rounded up favorite restaurants, landmarks and museums of "A-listers" from every state. 

        Hot dogs, apple pie and... sushi? Are Americans' favorite foods changing?

        Hot dogs, apple pie and... sushi? Are Americans' favorite foods changing?

          Maybe I should have asked for everyone’s favorite foods in general rather than specifically American foods. Would many of us bump hot dogs off the list in favor of sushi or tacos?

          McDonald’s brings back a fan-favorite not seen in 30+ years. When to get it in NC

          McDonald’s brings back a fan-favorite not seen in 30+ years. When to get it in NC

            McDonald’s customers across North Carolina can soon get their hands on a classic dessert missing from menus for more than 30 years. 

            The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant

            The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant

              The new restaurant/bar is located at the Larry D. Miller Business Complex, where Burrito Bros. used to operate.

              It's National Donut Day! NC treat lovers can grab some freebies, deals

              It's National Donut Day! NC treat lovers can grab some freebies, deals

                If you are looking for a sweet treat today, June 5, you are in luck, it is National Donut Day. National Donut Day has a long history, dating back to World War I.

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                Movies & Television

                Serial killer drama, ‘Furious,' prompts Emmy Rossum to explore obsession

                Serial killer drama, ‘Furious,' prompts Emmy Rossum to explore obsession

                Review: Flawed premise spoils ‘One Night Only’

                Review: Flawed premise spoils ‘One Night Only’

                Ryan Murphy takes us back to 1981 with 'The Shards' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Ryan Murphy takes us back to 1981 with 'The Shards' | Streamed & Screened podcast

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                AJ Pritchard looks like the one to beat on ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’

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