Nine chefs, restaurants from N.C. among James Beard semifinalists, hoping to

Nine chefs, restaurants from N.C. among James Beard semifinalists, hoping to
A smaller group of finalists will be announced on March 24, and winners will be awarded May 4. In the world of restaurants, the James Beard Foundation Awards are the equivalent to the Oscars. Only four North Carolina chefs have won James Beard awards, …
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NC's new economic development agency begins work
North Carolina's new private economic development and marketing agency opened its doors Monday at 15000 Weston Parkway in Cary, taking over roles historically performed by the state Commerce Department. A public-private partnership for job …
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