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Lenoir, NC
65Events this week
5Free things to do
79New spots
99New stories

● Checked Saturday, October 31, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Lenoir

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 65 events, day by day →

Park and Flex: The Sunday Showcase

Sunday 12pm · The Factory Kava Coffee & Art Lounge

Driving Miss Daisy Auditions

Sunday 6:30pm · Sherry Butler Black Box Theatre

Monday Music Bingo

Monday 6pm · Harris Teeter Riverbend Village · Free

Beginner Fencing Class

Monday 6:30pm · Boone United Methodist Church

New in Lenoir

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Catawba Valley Vineyard

Shopping

Local vines, fresh finds: Whether you’re stocking the kitchen or just craving something grown right here, Catawba Valley Vineyard brings Lenoir-grown produce and vineyard goodies to the farmers market scene.

cvvineyard.com ↗

Bella Rae Salon

Beauty

Fresh hair, familiar faces: Bella Rae Salon has been a full service spot in the heart of Lenoir since 2011, with seven seasoned stylists who each bring their own style.

bellaraesalon.com ↗

Liquid Roots Brewing Project

Nightlife

Hoppy hometown hangout: Liquid Roots Brewing Project keeps 16 taps busy with brewed-on-site lagers, hazies, and playful sours like After School Snack, plus rotating cider, wine, cocktails, and a deep bourbon bench.

liquidrootsbrewing.com ↗

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Most read in Lenoir

The five stories Lenoir readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. After Endangered Species Act changes, NC’s unique animals may be at risk

    After recent cuts to the federal Endangered Species Act, conservation groups worry that North Carolina's threatened and endangered species may have fewer protections from water pollution and habitat loss.

    Full story at newsobserver.com ↗

  2. Every new Buc-ee's opening in 2027, from Florida to Kansas. See list

    Buc-ee's, the popular Texas-based convenience store and gas stop, plans to open 11 new locations across seven states in 2027.

    Full story at ocala.com ↗

  3. Extension: They prey on our bees

    The yellow-legged hornet (YLH), (Vespa velutina), a native to Asia, has found its way to North America where it targets honeybees and native bees.

    Full story at robesonian.com ↗

  4. 10 Flavors That Taste Like Home

    North Carolina's food is influenced by western North Carolina's ingredients and a desire to make something with her hands.

    Full story at ourstate.com ↗

  5. 11 Under-The-Radar North Carolina Peruvian Restaurants Locals Keep Recommending

    North Carolina has become home to several Peruvian restaurants, often overlooked by locals.

    Full story at decorhint.com ↗

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