By Mark Starling
Large Number Of Gas Stations Closed
(Asheville, NC) Fuel is out at a majority of gas stations in North Carolina. GasBuddy reported Wednesday afternoon that only around 30-percent of gas stations had availability across the state. In the upstate South Carolina-Asheville region, close to 80-percent of businesses were out of fuel. Colonial Pipeline announced its pipeline operations were back up and running late yesterday.
Cooper Urges Not To Hoard Gas Again
(Raleigh, NC) Governor Roy Cooper is continuing to urge drivers to only fill up with gas that you need. Tempers may be running high as gas stations run short on supply, like an instance yesterday where two people got into a fight while waiting in line in Knightdale. Cooper said he ll continue to work with federal and local officials to strengthen fuel distribution as things move forward.
Small Business Administration Opens Grant Process For Restaurants Affected By Pandemic by Bethany Chafin Mozelle s Fresh Southern Bistro, one of Winston-Salem s local restaurants. DAVID FORD/WFDD
Restaurants impacted by the pandemic can now apply for grant money from the Small Business Administration or SBA.
For the first 21 days, the SBA will accept applications from all eligible applicants but will prioritize small businesses owned by women, veterans, or socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
Algenon Cash is with the Triad Food & Beverage Coalition, an organization that helped lobby for the money last year. Cash says the funds will go quickly, and there are experts on hand to help.
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Republic Day Special Recipes: Dive into patriotic spirit with these tricolor dishes
India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on 26, January 2021. The day holds a special significance to the entire nation as it was on this day our country was declared a sovereign republic, free from the colonial rule of the British after over 200 years. Each year the day is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm. People from across the country engage in various activities to celebrate the day. From arranging flag hoisting, various competitions for children to trying tri-color feasts. Â
Since this year is a little different with the COVID situation in the country, we are restricted to stay at homes and maintain safety. Here we bring to you some easy recipes that you can try on this special day. Check them out:
Governor Cooper just canât seem to win for losing these days. The North Carolina Democratic Governor is popular with ordinary citizens, but not so much within the bar and restaurant community. The industry blames him for a wide range of woes since being placed under restrictions enacted in March to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Cooper has implemented a spider web of restrictions that guide the industry on when and how they can serve customers. To some degree these mandates have not favored the private bar industry where they donât serve food to help offset lost alcohol sales and they donât fall under Department of Health and Human Services oversight - which further places them at odds with the governorâs approach to managing the pandemic.Â
By Sean Lennard, Triangle Food Guy
Raleigh, N.C. Saw on their Facebook page that yesterday was the opening day for
Esteamed Coffee in Cary, a 501(c)(3) non-profit coffee shop and cafe that employs people with disabilities. Their mission is to “esteem” the customers and employees, giving them the opportunity to grow their life skills. They are located at 114 S. Academy Street and are open 7:30 am – 3 pm. Monday through Saturday (closed on Sunday). Stop in for a cup of mocha today!
Wake County Restaurant News
North Raleigh’s Lafayette Village will soon be home to a true New York-style Italian market and deli called