Cheerwine’s annual Uniquely Southern Summer Contest is back, offering lots of prizes and a fun getaway. The contest, which launched July 4, offers more than $15,000 in prizes including a grand prize ...

Before you plan your next BBQ road trip, check out these overrated ... Locals call it “The Honey Monk” or simply “Lexington #1” for good reason – it defines western-style NC barbecue. Pork shoulders ...

In the barbecue battleground of North Carolina, where smoke signals rise from pits across the state and sauce preferences can ...

A 19-year-old victim was shot and killed in Lexington early Saturday, authorities say. Officers from the Lexington Police Department responded at 1:42 a.m. to a report of a shooting in the 100 ...

BBQ fanatics drive hours across North Carolina to get a taste of these lunch plates—smoked low and slow, and often sold out ...

On a rural road trip in the eastern part of the state, a writer explores the food and culture of an old-school tradition.

Local and state officials gathered Wednesday for the groundbreaking ceremony for Divert’s first N.C. food Integrated Diversion & Energy Facility in Lexington.

In the never-ending debate over North Carolina barbecue, the west wins this round. Earlier this spring, Southern Living named the best barbecue in every state, and a Lexington-style icon earned ...

With the 250th anniversary of the first American Revolution battles at Lexington and Concord approaching, its time for visitors to start planning for the historic events.

In a Restaurant Roundup, Lexington’s O’Hara’s Bakery debuts new lunch menu; Columbia’s Peak Drift launches Yacht Rock Ale; Southeastern BBQ Showdown is moving.

Just like most Southern states, North Carolina makes a big deal about its barbecue. Most people traveling to North Carolina ...