The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced that NC By Train, the state’s passenger rail service, will make stops at the N.C. State Fair and the Lexington Barbecue Festival.

Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. An iconic Lexington barbecue location is about to smoke again. LX BBQ will open Feb. 8 at the former location of Blue Door Smokehouse ...

Red State BBQ and Blue Door Smokehouse are great places to start. The Lexington Barbecue Festival is also a great reason to go. Memphis-style is one of the four key American barbecue styles ...