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Going into Monday night’s NCAA Championship game, Governor Roy Cooper made a bet with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly as governors tend to do in these types of situations. The wager? Kansas City steaks vs Wilber’s BBQ. You may be aware that UNC lost to Kansas 69 to 72 after leading by 15 at the half, surrendering the largest lead in NCAA championship game history. You absolutely hate to see it.

John Tanner blames UNC’s NCAA Championship loss Monday night on said barbecue bet. Wilber’s gave Kansas players too much motivation!

Meanwhile, a few days earlier, the Duke-UNC Final Four matchup on Saturday night inspired a barbecue bet of its own between Durham County and Orange County sheriffs. No word or photos have surfaced yet of Durham County sheriffs ordering barbecue in UNC gear, but I look forward to that update.

We love a little friendly competition so @cf_birkhead & @OCNCSheriff Blackwood will be putting some NC BBQ on the line on Saturday. Who will be buying lunch in their rivals gear after CoachK's final showdown w/ UNC? All we'll say is #GoDuke! 🏀🏆 pic.twitter.com/4S10ncoXzW

— Durham Sheriff (@DurhamSheriff) April 1, 2022

Native News

The latest from the parking lot dispute between Noble Smoke and The Good Life

The latest update in the parking dispute between 2 Charlotte businesses: The owner of The Good Life was arrested last week after a Freedom House pastor got involved via Instagram.

Robbie McNair asks, “Why am I here? I didn’t put my hands on anyone.”https://t.co/jtbTRftD6Y

— devna bose (@devnabose) April 4, 2022

Sweet Old Bill’s and Biscuit Brisket & Beer are food options when visiting High Point

Seoul Food Meat Co has opened a fast casual Korean wing concept in SouthPark: Bit by Seoul

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Non-Native News

Tales from the Pits gives the lowdown on the “rib cut” from Hite’s BBQ in West Columbia

Last week’s Smoke Sheet featured a story from Bryan Suddith on whole hog and Rodney Scott’s BBQ

In today's issue, @bryansuddith writes about the amazing whole hog and stories connected to @rodneyscottsbbq. Plus, a fire destroys It's All Good Barbecue, @smokeaholicsbbq video profile, @PostalBarbecue's Smoked Pork Tenderloin recipe, & more. Read here: https://t.co/PBxnuzLRNh pic.twitter.com/am5sJSmVPs

— The Smoke Sheet (@thesmokesheet) March 30, 2022

The State Line Celebration at Carowinds will run on select dates April 9-May 8 and will feature both NC and SC barbecue

A new feature this spring at Carowinds will match up the tastes and traditions of both South Carolina and North Carolina. https://t.co/3bLkO6uIS5

— The State Newspaper (@thestate) April 4, 2022

Duke’s Barbecue of Beaufort is one of four options to get barbecue in Beaufort County, SC

Houston’s newest barbecue restaurant J-Bar-M BBQ impresses

An upstart couple in the kitchen teams up with a nonagenarian owner for a restaurant that doesn't miss a beat, from sides to meats to desserts.https://t.co/cocWAfVi4v

— Texas Monthly (@TexasMonthly) March 31, 2022

Ever wonder why barbecue joints are covered in stickers?

Why Texas barbecue joints are decorated with bumper stickers https://t.co/XCQvy4XY8t

— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) March 31, 2022