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🚨NC got a NEW Chicken Finger Boss? @Guthrie’s just recently opened their FIRST North Carolina location in the heart of Raleigh and we got a chance to swing by and see what all the hype is about. This family recipe has been going strong since 1965, so they’ve gotta be doing something right. ENOUGH said, your turn to get 🅃🅁🄰🄿🄿🄴🄳! PROTIPS: 📱 Download their app - Save some time! 👍🏽 They’ve been doing this for 60 years 🚨 Be sure to get their famous dipping sauce! ••••••••••••••• 📍 Guthri

Hillsborough Street kicked off 2026 on a high note as we welcomed Nanxiang Express as the first new small business to open in the district this year. On behalf of Raleigh Downtown, Live It Up! Hillsborough Street, and the owners — thank you to our community and special guests for joining us at the ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebrating this new Chinese eatery.