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Food & Drink

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte returns Aug. 25 with new fall menu

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte returns Aug. 25 with new fall menu

  • USA Today Network

The official start of fall is less than a month away, and seasonal flavors are returning to menus in western North Carolina.

J. Hartman’s Restaurant in Marion serving lunch again for first time since Helene flooding

J. Hartman’s Restaurant in Marion serving lunch again for first time since Helene flooding

  • Mike Conley

"We’re excited to open our doors for lunch again and give our community another opportunity to gather, enjoy a good meal and spend time together."

Frozen fruit bars sold at NC stores may contain glass, prompting massive recall

Frozen fruit bars sold at NC stores may contain glass, prompting massive recall

  • Tanasia Kenney The Charlotte Observer

Customers are advised to throw the affected fruit bars away or return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

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

    “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

      “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."

        “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?

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                Movies & Television

                Shelley Fabares, 'Coach' and 'The Donna Reed Show' star, dies at 82

                Shelley Fabares, 'Coach' and 'The Donna Reed Show' star, dies at 82

                RAW: FILE- "COACH" ACTRESS SHELLEY FABARES DIES

                RAW: FILE- "COACH" ACTRESS SHELLEY FABARES DIES

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                Nebraska lights up ‘Lanterns,’ a new TV Western

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                Review: Familiar ‘Camp Rock 3’ introduces a new scene stealer

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