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Sushi at Gas Station: Akami's Southern Success

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Akami Sushi, nestled within a North Carolina gas station, is making waves with its exceptional sushi, earning a spot on Southern Livings best sushi list. Chef Birdie Owattragool transformed a rundown Subway into a cozy sushi bar, serving premium Japanese fish and standout dishes like torched sake blue belly sashimi and Shishito Rolls. The local community has embraced it, with a loyal fan base and personalized chopstick sets. Southern Living praises Akami for challenging sushi stereotypes and highlights North Carolinas other notable spots, including Sunset Beach, Boone, Calabash, and vibrant cities like Asheville and Wilmington.

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Sushi at Gas Station: Akami's Southern Success

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You're listening to Durham News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Netflix is keeping its partnership alive, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's archweil productions, despite fresh rumors suggesting otherwise. Chief content officer Bella Bajaria shut down a variety report from Tuesday, March 17th, calling claims of lost faith completely inaccurate. She confirmed they still have movies, TV projects, and an exciting documentary in the works together. The original story painted Netflix leaders as weary of the sessixes, pointing to ten staff interactions and soft ratings for Meghan's lifestyle. Series with Love Meghan, but Bajaria pushed back hard during a Netflix event on Wednesday, March 18th, stressing the need for better fact-checking on such headlines. She described Archwell as a collaborative partner that's brought fresh global viewpoints to their storytelling. Deals like this one naturally shift over time, she noted, moving last year from exclusive to a first look setup without any drama. Meanwhile, Netflix has pulled its investment for Meghan's new lifestyle brand, As Ever,

which just rode out Wildflower Honey in Raspberry Jam 4. Spring 2025, both sides called it a smooth handoff, with the brand thriving enough to go solo after its first year. Looking ahead, Netflix remains upbeat about more projects with Harry and Meghan, proving not every deal change makes for juicy press. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels, built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.

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