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South End Will Soon No Longer Smell Like Honey Buns

If you’ve spent much time in South End in Charlotte, you’ve probably recognized a sweet smell in the air. Every few hours a day in South End, and particularly in…

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Standing where Camden Rd and Tremont Ave meet you will find this great view of Uptown.

If you've spent much time in South End in Charlotte, you've probably recognized a sweet smell in the air.

Every few hours a day in South End, and particularly in the afternoon from my personal experience, South End will be filled with the smell of Honey Buns; and it's no coincidence either!

If you didn't know, the Carolina Foods factory, which makes Honey Buns, is located in the Wilmore neighborhood in South End.

Carolina Foods has been in this location since 1934. The company makes honey buns, donuts, pies and a host of other sweet treats under the Duchess brand and other labels.

They announced this week that they will officially be moving.

The new factory is being built right now in Pineville, NC. They will be moving into a 423,000-square-foot facility at 12031 Carolina Logistics Drive, according to perishablenews.com

While I know this is probably a great thing for the company, as the new space will be much more updated, and larger, it does make me sad a bit. I always loved the fact that every once in awhile, while walking through South End, you would smell Honey Buns. It has always been one of the most endearing parts about a neighborhood, that has been completely renovated in the last 7 years.

So soak up all those sweet smells while they last in South End!

The state of North Carolina faired pretty well in the latest Forbes Travel Guide. We continue to command attention for our incredible hotels and restaurants making the state a destination for travelers.  Forbes 2022 Global Star Award Winners list ranks the top restaurants, hotels, and spas across the globe. And featured on the list are 15 properties from NC.

According to Forbes this is how properties make the list:

Ratings can be 5-star, 4-star, or recommended in the categories of hotels, restaurants, and spas. With destinations such as the Canary Islands, Greece, Ibiza, and Malta on this list it's fantastic to see places closer to home as well. Luxury doesn't have to be far away. Whether it's in our own city for a staycation or a quick weekend getaway across the state. Every North Carolina destination on this Forbes Travel Guide is in Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, or the Asheville Highlands area. I've been lucky enough to dine and stay and even enjoy the spa at several of these places. And I have to agree they are pretty fantastic! If you're a fan of luxury make sure to add these to your bucket list.

Read the full article from Forbes here. Or view the entire list of 1819 properties here. Keep reading to see the 15 spots from North Carolina (listed alphabetically).

All The North Carolina Winners On Forbes 2022 Travel Guide

The Ballantyne: A Luxury Collection Hotel

Rating: Recommended

Destination: Charlotte

BLT Steak

Rating: Recommended

Destination: Charlotte

Dining Room at Inn on Biltmore Estate

Rating: 4-star

Destination: Asheville/Highlands

Fairview Dining Room

Rating: Recommended

Destination: Raleigh-Durham

The Fearrington House Inn

Rating: 4-star

Destination: Raleigh-Durham

The Fearrington House Restaurant

Rating: 4-star

Destination: Raleigh-Durham

Rating: Recommended

Destination: Charlotte

Herons

Rating: 5-star

Destination: Raleigh-Durham

The Inn on Biltmore Estate

Rating: 4-star

Destination: Asheville/Highlands

Madison's Restaurant and Wine Garden

Rating: Recommended

Destination: Asheville/Highlands

Old Edwards Inn and Spa

Rating: 4-star

Destination: Asheville/Highlands

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte

Rating: Recommended

Destination: Charlotte

The Umstead Hotel

Rating: 5-star

Destination: Raleigh-Durham

The Umstead Spa

Rating: 5-star

Destination: Raleigh-Durham

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

Rating: Recommended

Destination: Raleigh-Durham

Hi, I'm Cameron! I was born and raised in North Carolina. I'm a super tall redhead who is always down for tacos, enchiladas, and margaritas. Okay, so Mexican food is my personal favorite, but I’m not saying no if you’re trying to eat out on the town anywhere. I I am on air for middays but also the Program Director for Kiss 95.1. I enjoy connecting with Kiss 95.1’s amazing listeners and being able to bring all of my favorite things like food, wine, and life online into digital content.