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Summer Launch of Black Cat Sandwich Co. in River Arts District

TL/DR - The River Arts District is set to welcome a new restaurant, Black Cat Sandwich Company, a project from Suzy Phillips and Dave Campbell. The eatery, which will be situated at the former site of the Magnetic Theatre, is expected to open in the summer and will offer a variety of Italian-inspired sandwiches, soup and salad options, as well as…

Mills River Thrived Thanks to Sawmills’ Significant Impact

TL/DR - Since the mid-1800s, sawmills have contributed to the growth and development of the Upper Mills River community by providing rough lumber for building and paying property taxes. The only remaining sawmill in upper Mills River, the Woodpecker Sawmill, produces around 400 pallets per day and also serves small custom orders for local farmers…

Raleigh-Durham Airport’s Strategic Airline Pivot to Boost Gate Space

TL/DR - Raleigh-Durham International Airport is expecting increased passenger numbers in the coming months, prompting several airlines to move into the smaller Terminal 1 to maximize gate space. Breeze Airways, Sun Country Airlines, and Alaska Airlines have all recently relocated. The airport is planning improvements to both terminals later this…

Public Uproar Over Alleged Threats by Local Homeless Man

TL/DR - Women in Asheville, North Carolina, have expressed concerns over a homeless man, Kevin Rainey, whom they claim has repeatedly displayed violent and threatening behavior. Rainey, who has an extensive criminal record, was most recently arrested for allegedly causing more than $3,000 in damage to a resident's car but is expected to return to…