Category: Community

Peach House Has A Table Ready For You

Taco Soup, Sandwich, and a Pickle
You’ve likely noticed the Peach House Restaurant while driving around Kinston. The name matches its peach exterior, and it’s been a staple of the area’s restaurant scene for decades. Learn more about the entrees and desserts you can get at the Peach House Restaurant, and then stop by for a... [read more]

10 Valentine’s Day Ideas For People Who Don’t Do Romance

Bake your home a happy place
Do you feel a lot of pressure to knock it out of the park on Valentine’s Day? It’s hard for everyone, but it’s even more challenging if you don’t do romance. Fortunately, you can have a memorable Valentine’s Day with these ideas. These ideas have the right amount of romance... [read more]

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With These Grilled Peach Sundaes

Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream
Tired of the cold weather and longing for a taste of spring and summer? It can be hard to come by delicious and juicy peaches this time of year. So if you are walking down the aisles at the grocery store and you come by some perfect peaches, don’t waste... [read more]

Brunch Is Always A Good Idea At Blue Moon Café

French Toast with Maple Syrup and Berries
There's something special about Saturday mornings. You can sleep a little later, lie in bed as long as you please, and eat breakfast at 11:00 a.m. without an excuse. In Fayetteville, you will want to roll out of bed a little bit sooner to catch the delicious brunch menu at... [read more]

Grab A Taste Of Asian Culture At The Laughing Owl Restaurant

It's time to shake up your lunch and dinner routine.  Add a little umami flavor to your regular this year with a dish from the Laughing Owl Restaurant. This local restaurant offers a blend of American dishes and cuisines from across the Asian continent to appeal to those with adventurous... [read more]

5 Fast Gift Wrapping Hacks

Woman wrapping Christmas presents in a crafty way
Do you feel a sense of dread after buying the perfect gift, knowing that you’ll have to wrap it? Based on the past, you expect wrapping gifts to be time-consuming and challenging, but that doesn’t have to be the case. You can speed it up and make it easier by... [read more]

7 Do’s And Don’ts When It Comes To Gifts This Holiday

Hands Giving Gift Close-up
Holiday shopping is in full swing, and you’re likely trying to finish your list. However, you might feel a little stuck while searching for those last items. Check out some do’s and don’ts for holiday shopping to help as you make it to the end of your list. 1.      Do Some... [read more]

How To Clean Your Fireplaces Before Firing It Up This Winter

Winter day by fireplace
Are you looking forward to cozying up to the fireplace this winter? First, you need to clean the chimney to reduce the risk of an out-of-control fire developing. While you’ll need to call in a professional if you have a heavy creosote buildup, you can likely remove soot yourself. Go... [read more]

7 Mindful Ways To Accomplish Your Holiday Shopping

family holiday shopping
It’s easy to feel out of control during the holiday shopping season. From racing around to find deals to attempting to discover the perfect gift, the experience can be a whirlwind. You can get back in control with these seven mindful ways to accomplish holiday shopping. 1.      Make a Plan It’s easy... [read more]

Treat Your Family To A Meal At Chef And The Farmer In Kinston

sharing food at a restaurant
Famous chefs normally set up shop in cities like Las Vegas, New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. Fortunately for Kinston residents, Vivian Howard decided to take a different approach. After gaining fame as a television personality and cookbook author, she opened Chef and The Farmer in Kinston, North Carolina. The... [read more]