Carolina Curious: Why does part of Greensboro sometimes smell like butter?

If you commute through Greensboro on I-40 near Elm Street, you’ve probably noticed it:

“Every so often, especially in the mornings or evenings, you’ll go outside and there’s this smell of buttered popcorn in the air,” said Greensboro resident Tim Leisman.

That scent is coming from the nearby Mother Murphy’s Flavors factory. For this week’s Carolina Curious, Leisman wanted to know what happens inside the facility and why the smell can be stronger at certain times. WFDD’s April Laissle visited the facility to learn more.

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