Taco Bell says it is testing a new proprietary plant-based protein. (Taco Bell via CNN) (CNN) - Taco Bell is testing a new plant-based meat alternative at some of its locations. The fast-food chain announced it has debuted a new crispy melt taco at some restaurants in Alabama. Unlike its other new items, this product is being tested with Taco Bell’s new proprietary plant-based protein.

An illustration of the Raleigh-Durham skylines. ICONIC CAROLINA BEACH BAR FOR SALE: A bar that has been a staple on the Carolina Beach boardwalk since 1957 is now up for sale. Located on 3 Cape Fear Boulevard, the 1,480-square-foot Silver Dollar bar and karaoke joint on Pleasure Island is being listed for $1.9 million.

The owners of Rosenfeld's Delicatessen have closed the nearly 2-year-old downtown Wilmington location and will concentrate on a new Marsh Road site in Brandywine Hundred. The Wilmington deli at 1204 N. Washington St. opened in fall 2020, just months after the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the nation's restaurant industry.

BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) –It’s been nearly a year since Brunswick Community College began its culinary arts class. The college is continuing to celebrate the course, and the impact it will have on the local hospitality and restaurant industry. This is week 10 of the 30-week course held in the Douglas Terhune Center for Culinary Arts.

WECT's Carolina in the Morning Saturday team go head-to-head to win bragging rights for having the best carved pumpkin. Man convicted of Ethnic Intimidation for racial slurs against former WPD officer One Love Tennis and Grace Abounds Food Pantry have partnered to pass out meals to community members and ease financial hardships.

WASHINGTON (7News) — Georgetown Cupcake in Northwest D.C. says they have reopened for business Friday following its temporary closure ordered by D.C. Health Department. The bakery shop renewed its business license Thursday after they said it expired in July. D.C. Health has since completed a re-inspection at the shop and they are good to go, Georgetown Cupcake told 7News Friday.