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We Asked, You Answered: The 6 Best Bakeries in North Carolina
Whether we’re going for cookies or cupcakes, bread or brownies, we can’t resist a great bakery. And with so many tempting choices across the state, we decided to ask our readers for their favorites.
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Thankfully, they had a few suggestions – even if they couldn’t all agree. We’ve narrowed their selections to half a dozen of the most popular options for you, sorted by what they’re best at: breads, cakes, cookies, pies, muffins, and pastries.
Photo courtesy of Strong Arm Baking Co
Where: 117 Main St, Oxford, NC 27565
What to order: Focaccia
Yelp review: “Wonderful bakery. Delicious bread, muffins, cookies. Everything I’ve had is delicious. Fun atmosphere. I stop here every time I come through town.” –Kerry M.
Where: 117 Cornelius St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
What to order: Coconut Cake
Yelp review: “I made two trips in the last two weeks to this place because the food is amazing. Of course the pupusas are fantastic but also the quesadilla, guacamole, salsa and omg the desserts. Amazing cookies and cakes. I’ll be ordering a whole cake for my next bday..” –Cobey C.
Where: 219 E Franklin St, Raleigh, NC 27604
What to order: Chai Cookie
Yelp review: “This is a great place to grab a coffee and cookie and watch the locals.” –Tresa W.
Photo courtesy of Groovy Duck Bakery
Where: 3434 Edwards Mill Rd #110, Raleigh, NC 27612
What to order: Cherry Berry Pie
Yelp review: “The pie did not disappoint. I will be going back.” –Robin C.
Best Muffins in North Carolina: Cup-A-Joe
Where: 112 W King St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
What to order: Chocolate Muffin
Yelp review: “I go to Cup-A-Joe for the baked goods … It’s all homemade. Additionally, the service is friendly and with a smile. Such a neighborhood gem!” –Arisa S.
Best Pastries in North Carolina: Dom Bakeries
Photo courtesy of Dom Bakeries
Where: 908 D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
What to order: Apple Fritter
Yelp review: “Sub sandwiches on homemade bread were delicious (and huge!). The pizza and salads were delicious too. The donuts and pastries were the superstars though! The smell alone must have calories!” –Sherri Z.
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Friends and family members gathered in Washington state on Saturday, remembering former Miss North Carolina Carrie Everett, who died on Easter Sunday. Another memorial service is planned in North Carolina next month.
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Virginia 3, North Carolina 0 | First Quarter
Virginia 3, North Carolina 0 | Q1 8:19
After a faceoff win by Henry Metz, Brendan Millon finds Truitt Sunderland to give the Hoos a 3-0 lead. Timeout North Carolina.
Virginia 2, North Carolina 0 | Q1 9:00
Brendan Millon gets the scoring started for the Cavaliers with a question mark style goal. On the defensive end, Jake Marek opens the game with three early saves with his third save setting up a transition goal by Tommy Snyder.
Virginia vs North Carolina pregame notes
UVA owns a 59-33 advantage since the series began in 1938.
The 59 wins are UVA’s most against any opponent in program history (followed by 51 against Duke).
In Chapel Hill last year, the Tar Heels defeated the Cavaliers 18-9, snapping UVA’s six-game series win streak.
UVA has won nine of the last 11 meetings, dating back to 2018.
The Hoos have won the last two meetings with Carolina at Klöckner Stadium, 11-4 in 2022 and 14-6 in 2024.
The Tar Heels’ four goals in 2022 marked the fewest goals in a game under Joe Breschi, who was named UNC’s head coach in 2006.
The last time the Tar Heels knocked off the Cavaliers at Klöckner was a 16-13 decision during the first of three games between the two teams in 2021.
Later that year, UVA claimed back-to-back meetings against the Heels, including in the NCAA semifinals on the way to capturing the 2021 national title over Maryland.
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HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Fire crews are responding to a brush fire near Howard Gap Road in Hendersonville on Friday evening.
The fire is across the street from the Ebenezer Baptist Church and near the Highlands Square Shopping Center.
Henderson County Fire Marshal Glen Gillette said crews are fighting “blowdown from Helene.”
NEW WILDFIRES IGNITE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA FOREST AMID WORSENING DROUGHT
Around 11 p.m., the fire appears larger than it did an hour ago because crews are backburning, which refers to using fire to help control the wildfire.
Dana Fire Department Chief Jimmy Womack said that what was a 3-acre fire an hour ago will be an 8-acre fire due to back burning. He said the fire is 80% contained.
Womack said the cause of the fire is unknown, but one of the conditions contributing to the blaze is the Helene blowdown.
“There’s a lot of blowdown in these woods behind us. That’s what creates most of the problem,” said Womack.
Womack said there has been no property damage and no injuries have been reported for this fire in the woods that 24 personnel are fighting. They got the call to arrive at 6:05 p.m.
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Dana Fire and Rescue and Henderson County Fire Department are supporting the U.S. Forest Service with this fire.
Glen said no structures are threatened at this time and Howard Gap Road is closed.
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