Spotlight Legalize it: Poll finds most in NC favor easing restrictions on marijuana use RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal Sep 23, 2026 Sep 23, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Little Trees is a hemp-infused sparkling water from Foothills Brewing in Winston-Salem. Foothills Brewing kAm}@CE9 r2C@=:?:2?D 2C6 ~z H:E9 C64C62E:@?2= 2?5 >65:4:?2= >2C:;F2?2 FD6[ 2D =@?8 2D E96 FD6C :D a` @C @=56C]k^AmkAm%96 =2E6DE t=@? &?:G6CD:EJ !@==[ A@DE65 $6AE] `f[ 4@?D:DE65 @7 ded =:<6=J G@E6CD 2?5 eff C68:DE6C65 G@E6CD] %96 DFCG6J H2D 4@?5F4E65 7C@> pF8] a`\b` 2?5 92D 2 dT >2C8:? @7 6CC@C]k^AmkAmQ~G6C E96 =2DE 7:G6 J62CD[ DFAA@CE 7@C =682=:K2E:@? 92D =2C86=J 366? 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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."
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.
