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Darden Restaurants buys Tex-Mex chain Chuy's for $605 million
Darden Restaurants is adding Tex-Mex to the menu. The parent company of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House and other chains, said Wednesday it’s buying Chuy’s for approximately $605 million. Darden said it will acquire all outstanding shares of Chuy’s for $37.50 per share. Those shares closed at $25.27 apiece on Wednesday, then soared past $37 in after-hours trading once the deal was announced. Darden shares fell 1% in after-hours trading. Darden said the boards of Darden and Chuy’s have unanimously approved the acquisition. The deal is expected to close later this year, if it’s approved by Chuy’s shareholders.
After Trump post by a member, Henderson council now has a social media policy
Days after a Henderson City councilwoman posted about the the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, "Now the taxpayers have to pay for a fake shooting he staged," she and her fellow local elected officials voted in favor of setting standards for such posts. Before Wednesday's emergency council meeting, Henderson city...
The Fayetteville Observer's 40 Under 40 Class of 2024: Meet Lisa Gillespie
Lisa Gillespie, 37, of Fayetteville, is the principal of Mary McArthur Elementary School. She was nominated for 40 Under 40 because she "has created a successful school environment. Since becoming the principal of Mary McArthur Elementary she has helped the school to get out of 'low performing' status," nominator Shirley Braxton-McLaurin writes. "She successfully led the school through the pandemic by supporting and leading teachers through online teaching. ... She makes herself available to families and builds relationships with them. She is wise beyond her years, as I have seen her assist families with finding the resources they need as well as helping them to solve family issues or at least give an objective and honest view of the situation. She is an advocate for students with special needs and inclusion. She embraces the population, as she does all students, however, special needs kids hold a special place in her heart. Lisa Gillespie fosters growth in all she meets. She eagerly encourages her staff to seek higher education as well as challenge themselves with new roles. She is soft spoken yet commands respect in every room she enters. She doesn't say much but when she speaks she has important things to say. In the short number of years she has been in education, she has made a big impact."
With Wilson’s support, DAV meets veterans’ needs
Again I want to thank The Wilson Times for your continued coverage of veterans’ organizations in Wilson County, including your outstanding coverage of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 8 throughout the years. During our annual Forget-Me-Not fundraiser at Parker’s Barbecue, it felt good to not once hear someone say “I did not know there is a DAV chapter in Wilson.” Thank […] The post With Wilson’s support, DAV meets veterans’ needs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Fayetteville woman wins trip to Panama on LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Ashley Hodgson turned her love of LIVE with Kelly and Mark into a free trip to Panama!On the July 17th episode, Hodgson was selected as the contestant of Stump Mark, which is a game they regularly play on the show. In the game, the contestant gives two statements: one is true and the other is false. Mark then has to guess which one is true.Hodgson's two statements were:I've been to Walt Disney World more than 100 timesI'm getting my PhD with my momMark correctly guessed that Hodgson and her 72-year-old mother were getting their PhDs.So unfortunately, Hodgson didn't win that game, but she did win the next one: Sun-sational Travel Trivia.In that game, she correctly answered a trivia question about the previous day's show.For getting that question correctly, Hodgson won a trip for two to the Los Establos Boutique Resort in Panama. She'll be staying there 8 days and 7 nights in a premium suite with other paid for amenities. The entire trip is valued at $8,000.Congratulations, Ashley!
Rocky Mount man charged with statutory rape
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WITN) - A Rocky Mount man is in jail after being charged with statutory rape. Kyle Sanders was arrested Tuesday at his home. Rocky Mount police say they got a call from a neighbor in the 800 block of South Tilery Street after getting information about a missing child and a wanted person. They say the victim was in Sanders’s home and taken to Nash UNC Health Care as a precaution.
Little League Baseball Coach And Umpire Start A Brawl On the Field
As many know Little League baseball in America is pretty intense, sometimes more for the parents/coaches than for the actual 12-year-old players. During a state tournament game between Cherryville and Bull City in Wilson, North Carolina, a home plate umpire and head coach started fighting each other, as the kids watched.
Johnston County Business Robbed At Gunpoint
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Johnston County business was robbed at gunpoint. It happened at 9:50pm Monday, July 15 at Dollar General, located at 10525 Cleveland Road, Garner, in the Cleveland community. Authorities said two unknown suspects entered the business. Both displayed handguns during the holdup, taking an undisclosed amount...
Foundation awards Johnston County grants
The Johnston County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the N.C. Community Foundation, has awarded $51,970 in grants to groups supporting the local community. The board of advisers granted: • $750 to Activate Selma for a pocket park. • $2,500 to the American Red Cross for disaster services. • $2,000 to the Autism Society of North Carolina for autism resource specialists in […] The post Foundation awards Johnston County grants first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Team goals: Wilson Prep’s 5 starters all to play college hoops
Perhaps even more remarkable than Wilson Prep’s accomplishment of winning back-to-back state 1-A championships in basketball is that all six of its seniors are going to college. All five starters — Brandon Anderson, David Ellis, Ben Ferguson, Josh Hicks and Leslie Minter — have earned basketball scholarships, which may be unprecedented in Wilson County, while Khristian Woodard landed an academic […] The post Team goals: Wilson Prep’s 5 starters all to play college hoops first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
New Leadership Announced for Elizabethtown Middle School
Elizabethtown, NC – Bladen County Schools is pleased to announce that Mr. Bobby Godwin will be the new principal at Elizabethtown Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Godwin comes to Elizabethtown Middle with 15 years of educational experience. Since 2009, he has worked in Columbus County Schools,...
Sweet but hard season for watermelon growers
It has been so hot this year that farmer Patrick Owens had to put sunscreen on his watermelon crop. Watermelons typically prefer dry weather to wet weather, but extreme heat calls for extreme measures. The risk is that the sun’s intense and prolonged heat will give one of summertime’s favorite fruits a sunburn. “This year, we have actually gone through […] The post Sweet but hard season for watermelon growers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Kinston City Council seeks multi-million dollar grant for community Improvements
Kinston, LENOIR COUNTY — The Kinston City Council has taken a significant step towards improving housing, transportation, and community programs by voting to apply for a multi-million dollar federal grant. Members of the non-profit organization Kinston Teens are leading this initiative. Kinston Teens presented the idea to the council,...
Southport city manager asks for united community
Southport, which has had its share of political division recently, heard a call for unity on July 11 from its new city manager. Holding a Bible in his right hand, Stuart Turille Jr. took the oath of office, administered by Mayor Rich Alt at the Southport Community Building. Afterward the two shook hands and signed the oath of office document.
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