Very Small North Carolina Town Considering Proposed Social District
The city council is considering the creation of a social district . It would allow people to have open cups of alcohol in parts of the downtown area. This very small North Carolina town is considering a proposed social district.
The proposed social district in Lowell, North Carolina would involve parts of Main Street according to the Gaston Gazette.First Street and part of Second Street would also be part of the plan. You will be able to have your say if you live in the area. There will be a public hearing on the proposed social district on October 10.
Naturally this proposal does not come without its debate.. The subject is causing some discussion in the downtown area. One establishment in Lowell serves beer and wine. A new bar and restaurant called Miami Fusion will soon have a bar. Those two businesses sit within the perimeters of the proposed district.
Alisa Frye, owner of Fryeday Coffee Roasters tells the Gazette she is in favor of the social district. “I think when we have events, concerts in the park… that it would only be a beneficial thing for the businesses that are participating”. “It’s nice for patrons to come in, get something… walk around, potentially go into other businesses and see what we have going on downtown.” These quotes from the Gaston Gazette.
Lowell, North Carolina has a population of 3,765 people according to the Census Department.
Experts Say These Are The Best New Restaurants In South Carolina
There are new restaurants popping up all the time it seems. All claim to be unique and offer a “new concept”. But in all honesty many times it just the same things over and over again. And with the cost of going out to eat skyrocketing (like everything else in the world), how do you know what’s worth trying? The last thing you want to do is waste money on a below-average or terrible meal out. Well, I’m happy to share with you that two new restaurants in South Carolina were recognized by Southern Living as some of the best new restaurants in the South.
Our friends at Southern Living recently shared with us a list of the South’s Best New Restaurants of 2023! The publication’s expert editors evaluated new restaurants throughout the south. Restaurants were evaluated based on their food ( of course). But also on service, hospitality, and “how the restaurant supports and treats its staff and the wider community.”
The list contains 25 new restaurants across the south including Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas. They even go as far north as Delaware (though I wouldn’t consider that the south). And excitingly two South Carolina restaurants received the honor of being named The South’s Best New Restaurants. One is in historic Charleston on the iconic King Street. The other is in trendy Greenville, which can’t seem to get enough love these days! But don’t worry North Carolina wasn’t left out either with two spots making the list as well.
Next time you find yourself wondering what to try for dinner, try one of these new South Carolina restaurants! You can read the full list from Southern Living and what they love about each of the 25 spots here. Or keep reading to see which North and South Carolina restaurants are the best new restaurants in the South.
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
