Featured Spotlight Marion ice cream shop, Old Fort restaurant earn top honors in statewide contest Mike Conley Jan 5, 2026 Jan 5, 2026 Updated Jun 24, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two McDowell County eating establishments have been honored by voters from across North Carolina.kAmpCE6D2?2 x46 rC62> :? 5@H?E@H? |2C:@? 92D 366? 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MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS kAmp>J s2G:D[ @H?6C @7 E96 ~=5 u@CE C6DE2FC2?E 2?5 DE@C6[ D2:5 D96 2?5 96C 72>:=J H6C6 DFCAC:D65 E@ 36 ?@>:?2E65 7@C E9:D C64@8?:E:@?]k^AmkAm“x 5:5?’E 6G6? <?@H :E H2D 4@>:?8 FA[” D96 D2:5] “%96 72>:=J 2?5 E96 3@JD 96C6 2C6 23D@=FE6=J D9@4<65 2?5 9@?@C65 E92E D@ >2?J A6@A=6 H@F=5 E9:?< D@ H6== @7 FD E@ ?@>:?2E6 FD 2?5 G@E6 7@C FD]”k^Am Amy Davis, owner of Davis Country Store & Cafe, said she and her family were surprised to be nominated for the best breakfast. MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Satisfy your cravings With our weekly newsletter packed with the latest in everything food. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Mike Conley Staff Writer Author email Follow Mike Conley Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. 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Foothills Food Hub opens store in Marion selling locally produced food, including meat and veggies “We’ve had a steady flow of customers and a lot of excitement, and a lot of people have been excited to see it grow."
Legalize it: Poll finds most in NC favor easing restrictions on marijuana use "The vote was tabled until November, which is good news," said Bill Manley, sales and marketing director for Foothills Brewing of Winston-Salem.
O'Charley's Restaurant closes Hickory location after 26 years "Thank you for your business and support over the years. We will miss serving you," a sign on the door of the restaurant said.
