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

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

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 Southern Living’s “The South’s Best Barbecue Joint In Every State 2025” list, Lexington Barbecue was chosen as the top restaurant in North Carolina.

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

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 ...

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 ...

Three Thomasville restaurants received A grades from recent health department inspections. Taco Roos at 839 Julian Ave. received a 99. Skipper’s Seafood, 8614 U.S. 64 east, received a 97. Capri’s ...

A week after a cyber attack breached the Midlands school district’s data, its IT director was hired in another local district.

Partners for Youth in Lexington is linking up with Food Chain to provide high schoolers with real-world work experience while making a positive impact in their communities.

Lexington, KY will finish its all-day Fourth of July celebration Friday with a fireworks spectacular show. Here’s what time to see the show.

From fear of the future to love for community, Lexington opens up about what patriotism really means this holiday weekend.