Chains
9 North Carolina Food and Beverage Chains Pepsi (New Bern, NC) Photo by Getty Images In 1893, Pharmacist Caleb Bradgam began experimenting with soft drink concoctions for his friends and patrons to sample. One of Caleb’s beverages was “Brad’s Drink” which was eventually renamed to Pepsi-Cola in 1898. In 1902,…
Charlotte Hornets
Did You Know: Charlotte Hornets Edition From The Top New Orleans Hornets December 20, 2002 (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) The original Charlotte Hornets moved to New Orleans in 2002 and became the New Orleans Hornets. They eventually moved back to Charlotte in 2004 as…
State Fair Food
Get ready for the ultimate North Carolina State Fair food experience! With the State Fair just around the corner, we’ve put together a complete guide to help you savor every delicious moment. Below, you’ll find a handy food map showcasing this year’s new food, State Fair-inspired…
Carolina Hurricanes
Did You Know? Carolina Hurricanes Edition The Beginning Photo by Al Bello/Allsport The Carolina Hurricanes’ journey began in 1971 as the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association. In 1979, they transitioned to the NHL as the Hartford Whalers. The biggest change for the franchise…
North Carolina Sports
Beyond the Game: North Carolina Sports Facts Local NHL Players Logan Brown #22 of the St. Louis Blues (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) There are only four NHL players who were born in North Carolina. These players are Logan Brown (pictured above), Jarden Boll, Jake Leschyshyn,…