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The county failed to meet statutory notice requirements before approving the massive 'Project Delta' hyperscale data center complex, leading to community opposition and legal action.

Wicked Weed has always pushed boundaries. Vicious Nectar represents our next evolution in offering an elevated drinking experience built for consumers who want something vibrant and flavor-driven.

Dix Park is a sprawling urban park on the grounds of a former psychiatric hospital with a new installation of giant trolls by the Danish sculpture artist Thomas Dambo and an 18.5-acre adventure playground with multistory climbing towers, corkscrew slides and a sensory maze.

High Point Panthers guard and star player, Rob Martin catches a long rebound off a missed Boyd layup. Martin throws a full court outlet pass to Panthers' three point specialist Chase Johnston. Johnston, who has not made a single two point shot this year, hits the layup all alone in transition, putting the Panthers up by one with 12 seconds to go.

Every town in the Southeast might be historic and charming, but there's something about Sylva's character and people that keeps visitors coming back. This is the kind of place where outdoor adventure is minutes from downtown and where names and stories are still known. We've long said Sylva is 'in the middle of the most,' and that still holds true today.

LaMelo Ball is for once an aptonym, Brandon Miller is playing like Paul George (laudatory) instead of playing like Paul George (derogatory), and Kon Knueppel is going nuts from three. It's all working, for what feels like the first time in a decade. So this week on Nothing But Respect, we invited on Mother Jones editor Jacob Rosenberg, because he's a smart, hilarious person and also a Hornets fan.

Just weeks before early voting began, the North Carolina State Board of Elections sent letters to more than 241,000 registered voters notifying them that they did not have a driver's license number or partial Social Security number in their voter registration file that was validated when matched to government databases. The board acknowledged that mismatches were frequently caused by minor discrepancies - hyphens, apostrophes, name changes, typos - with no bearing on voter eligibility.

"While that project led to a lot of good iteration on our systems, it ultimately proved difficult with some technical limitations, and we've since moved in a different direction," 321 Coffee Co-Founder Michael Evans told Daily Coffee News. "In the past year, we've been focusing on making our roastery more accessible with new equipment, such as a green coffee system to minimize the movement of heavy burlap bags of coffee around our space."

Abingdon is easy to access just off Interstate 81. This little town has many charms-from its 20-block historic district to the 34-mile Virginia Creeper Trail. Add to that a thriving creative community, exceptional dining at The Tavern (the state's oldest bar), and homey accommodations, and you have a pretty darn close to perfect Blue Ridge Mountain getaway destination.

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Mount Airy isn't trying to be everywhere else-and that's exactly why it stands out. It offers a true sense of place, rooted in tradition but evolving with purpose, where the pace slows down just enough to remind you what travel is supposed to feel like.

The NC State Wolfpack (17-6, 8-2 ACC) will try to continue a five-game win streak when they host the Virginia Tech Hokies (16-7, 5-5 ACC) on February 7, 2026 at Lenovo Center. NC State won its most recent game versus SMU, 84-83, on Tuesday. Darrion Williams was its top scorer with 25 points. Virginia Tech dropped its most recent game to Duke, 72-58, on Saturday. Amani Hansberry starred with 20 points, and also had three boards and two assists.

"Today, another kind of treasure typically lures travelers to Franklin, though, one found among the trails, waterfalls, and scenic byways of the community. Surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest, and a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, Franklin is closely tied to the Appalachian Trail, and became the first designated Appalachian Trail Community in 2010, welcoming travelers with open arms."

In many ways, western North Carolina destinations-like Asheville, Highlands, Hot Springs, and Waynesville, to name just a few-are quite similar. There's typically a genuine appreciation of art, music, food, and craft beer, and life tends to revolve around the great outdoors. And why shouldn't it? The Appalachian Mountains have created a lush, green paradise in this region, complete with stunning views, amazing hikes, and plenty of fresh air.

I've lived just outside Greenville, South Carolina, for the past 11 years and can't imagine calling anywhere else home. Named one of "The South's Best Cities in 2025" by Southern Living and one of "Readers' 15 Favorite Cities in the US of 2025" by Travel + Leisure, it's easy to see why the city has seemingly exploded in popularity. Here are six of my favorite things to do in and around Greenville.