Food

Commissioners approve certified food processing park idea

Submitted by Gavin Johnson, Reporter

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 8:44am

Monday night, commissioners in Columbus County talked about making a move with the industrial park, having it certified as a food processing park.

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Commissioners in Columbus County talked Monday night about making a move with the industrial park, having it certified as a food processing park.

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Columbus Co. Farmers Market opening for season soon

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 1:13pm

Columbus Co. Farmers Market opening for season soon

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Columbus County Community Farmers Market will be opening for the season soon, according to a farmers market spokesperson.

Beginning 7 a.m. May 11, the market will be open to the public, and this year, there are some new and extended hours. Tuesday and Saturdays, it will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

On the opening day, there will be a ceremony that includes a flag raising by local Boy Scout troops and a performance by the Edgewood Elementary School Chorus at 10 a.m.

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Chamber of commerce raffling off gas grill

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, March 15th, 2013, 8:00am

Chamber of commerce raffling off gas grill

TABOR CITY, NC (WECT) – The Tabor City Chamber of Commerce is hosting a raffle that will ensure one lucky winner a great reason to barbecue all summer long.

Tickets are being sold for a gas grill for $2 each, or three for $5, according to the chamber’s Facebook page.

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Mark your calendar now for annual Strawberry Festival in May

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013, 9:00am

Mark your calendar now for annual Strawberry Festival in May

CHADBOURN, NC (WECT) – It may only be March, but you can go ahead and mark your calendar for an annual event that will be here before you know it.

The 79th annual North Carolina Strawberry Festival, held in downtown Chadbourn, will take place all day Saturday, May 4, according to an event organizer.

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Whiteville grill recommended by 'Our State' as a place not to miss

Submitted by Bob Townsend, Co-host of Carolina in the Morning

Friday, February 22nd, 2013, 2:48pm

Ward's Grill was featured in "Our State" magazine.

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) - In each monthly issue, Our State magazine features a variety of food topics. Included in the March issue is Roadside Eats, a list of 70 locally owned food serving places, from the mountains to the coast, they recommend trying -- and on the list is a Whiteville institution, Ward's Grill.

Most mornings, this is where you will find Junior McKeel, behind the grill of the business he has owned and operated for over 40 years. In the early 70s, McKeel bought Ward's Grill. For the past four decades, McKeel has been serving up what many say are the best burgers and hot dogs you'll find for miles around.

"We have a lot of people who have been coming here for years," said McKeel. "We have a lot of people coming in from Fair Bluff, Hallsboro, Delco, Tabor City, Nakina, Williams and Riegelwood, a lot of people from Riegelwood."

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Barbecue plate sale for memorial scholarship taking place soon

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, February 14th, 2013, 5:10pm

Barbecue plate sale for memorial scholarship taking place soon

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The West Columbus High School FFA Alumni Association will be hosting a barbecue plate sale to raise money for a scholarship soon at Piney Forest Baptist Church.

According to a Facebook page for the event, it will take place Friday, Feb. 22, and the scholarship is in memory of Justin Turbeville.

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Barbecue to take place in Chadbourn

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, February 1st, 2013, 1:41pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – If you like live music and good food, Donna’s Fine Instruments, Plus in Chadbourn will be hosting a barbecue Friday, Feb. 15, according to the store’s Facebook page.

Starting at 6:30 p.m., there will be live music, along with barbecue, chicken, beans, collards and dessert.

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