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Construction commences on new Simple Twist restaurant in Dunn
Ground just broke in April and construction has begun on the new Dunn Simple Twist restaurant.
Owners Chef Nathan and Colleen Roby hope they will open and serve customers before year end, given construction goes as planned. This upcoming Simple Twist restaurant location is on Highway 421 in Dunn, also known as E. Cumberland St. Just off Exit 73 on Interstate 95.
This latest location rounds out as the most recent Simple Twist restaurant locale. The new restaurant, once built, will resemble current locations based on the same building prototype, according to Meda Williams, CCIM CEO of Tilgham and Company. They expect to finish construction of the Simple Twist by mid-fall this year. Tilgham and Company thinks Simple Twist will be a fantastic addition to Dunn, giving many food options the city does not currently have available. Simple Twist’s food and service is consistently great at all their locations. The relaxed, casual atmosphere fits perfectly in Dunn.
Simple Twist’s current locations in Smithfield, Clayton, and Garner, respectively, enjoy this fabulous, family-owned, sensational café and bar. Now, Dunn joins the fun! Local to Dunn, Tilgham and Company, builder of the established Simple Twist Garner restaurant site, suggested their property in Dunn for this most recent location.
The area’s high traffic volume and moreover the unique position Simple Twist holds in the restaurant market, drew the attention of the owners. The Robys note a simple twist of fate brought them to the North Carolina area from Cleveland.
What makes Simple Twist an incredible sensation? Simple Twist follows farm to table philosophy. Nathan collaborates with the community and offers wonderful dishes made with local food products grown by nearby farmers as part of the menu. Community involvement provides direct access to utilize fresh, local ingredients. This close to the community design emphasizes Simple Twist restaurant’s extended family feeling dynamics. Local farmers’ harvests find a place on Simple Twist’s table whenever possible thanks to this chef’s exceptional creations. The website, simpletwistnc.com, gives a glimpse of cuisine preparation by the chef. Customers can find the menu online.
The food menu reflects variety and all-time favorites too – thanks to local involvement. Simple Twist provides beverage choices such as coffee and tea. Beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks include numerous additional selections to serve the customers’ taste. You can watch the chef himself create their renowned “Twisted Guacamole” dish on the website video. He extends an individualized touch to customers. This video gives a chance to meet Chef Nate online and watch him design one of these delectable dishes from start to finish. A novel approach-bring the customer into the restaurant virtually and give a glimpse of what’s cooking via video demonstration! Customer options include great menu variety whether the order takes place online or going
PHOTO PROVIDED BY SIMPLE TWIST Simple Twist, a N.C.-based restaurant, has begun construction off Exit 73 on Interstate 95 where Wendy’s used to be.
in person. The ability to order online for pick up or delivery or to simply arrive in person for dine-in accommodates all lifestyles.
Consider those hectic days less hectic when you order in or pick up and can still indulge your palate. The brick-and-mortar restaurant crowd who prefer a more traditional dining experience arrive to meet a wonderful staff who go above and beyond. Walk-in guest? Always welcome; make yourself at home. Feel confident whatever you choose on the menu. Simple Twist serves fresh, exceptional food and excellent customer service. Customers can expect dedication and delicious meals every time. Made fresh from scratch daily.
The wonderful fresh food concept flourishes and customers know the owners and staff take time to care and get to know the customers personally. The staff believes and upholds exceptional customer service values. Welcome surroundings and high-quality reign supreme at Simple Twist. They treat customers like royalty. A real taste twist with food and beverages. Combined with their always relaxed ‘you are part of the family’ atmosphere. Simple Twist gives customers optimal service each day and always creates an enjoyable, high quality dining experience. The new Simple Twist location in Dunn will offer daily lunch and dinner menus and a Sunday brunch menu. Patio seating will exist to offer yet another dining option. Enjoy the food outdoors. Simple Twist caters for customers. They have a party room customers can book for events. Simple Twist will accommodate either separate food alone orders they prepare for an event, or they will assist customers with special events requests for food and beverages right there on-site. Space for 30 people allows hosts and guests to enjoy a private party.
Simple Twist is family owned. Nathan oversees executive chef duties and Colleen manages the administration side. Therefore, customers benefit from the firsthand family-friendly approach and direct to customer interaction concept. Chef Nathan, originally from Ohio, a former executive chef at Bahama Breeze, opened a restaurant, TerraFin Station, over 10 years ago with business partners. However, disparities with partners existed. Fortunately, the experience steered the Robys’ new direction right into the Simple Twist restaurant concept which arrived and continues to thrive. Colleen is originally from New York. They now call North Carolina home after more than 20 years here. Their twist of fate experience drove them down a new road to a Simple Twist restaurant and they found true success on the way. This latest Dunn location becomes their fourth Simple Twist restaurant.
Dunn can look forward to a fantastic dining experience when Simple Twist arrives. Mark your calendars and try them out around autumn this year.
Fayetteville Public Works Commission operators honored with state award
Two of PWC’s employees were recently named 2021 Operators of the ear by the North Carolina Waterworks Operators Association recently.
GARY THOMPSON was named the A-Surface Operator of the Year. He joined the team in 1995 and currently serves as the Senior Treatment Plant Operator for the P.O. Hoffer Water Treatment Facility.
“Gary is an asset to our operations and we are thankful to have him as part of our team,” said Jason Green, PWC’s Water Treatment Facilities Manager. “His experience and willingness to train the next generation of Operators has helped ensure we continue to meet our treatment goals today and into the future.”
DEQUANTE MOORE has been with PWC’s Glenville Lake Water Treatment Facility since 2020. He was named the C-Surface Operator of the Year.
“We are lucky to have DeQuante on our team,” said Green. “He has excelled at learning the treatment process, works hard to constantly improve his knowledge, and has done an excellent job on training his newest coworkers at Glenville.”
“Gary and DeQuante are two members of our highly competent operator team that is responsible for making sure we meet PWC customer expectations, as well as maintaining compliance with safe water requirements,” said Mick Noland, PWC’s chief operations officer for the water resources division.
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Gary Thompson (L) and DeQuante Moore (R ) were recently presented with awards from the North Carolina Waterworks Operators Association.
Three years ago, MEGAN SELLERS became the marketing project manager of North Carolina’s Southeast, a regional public-private partnership that markets North Carolina’s southeast region.
Recently, NCSE announced that Sellers was promoted to the Director of Marketing & Project Manage-
ment role.
“She has added tremendous value and creativity to the NC’s Southeast mission of regional marketing and advocacy during that time,” NCSE said in a LinkedIn post. “She has grown into an organizational leader in client engagement, partner and ally relationship building, and growing the economy across southeastern NC. Her professional development and advancement within the NC’s Southeast team strengthens our continuing efforts to provide high level regional economic development initiatives for our region.”
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As DR. DENNIS BAZEMORE carries out his final semester in the role of vice president for student life at Campbell University, the college announced that he is the 2022 recipient of the North Carolina Baptist Heritage Award.
The award “recognizes those who represent exemplary service and giving to organizations associated with the Baptist State Convention,” a Campbell press release said.
“Dennis Bazemore has been a good and faithful servant leader to Campbell University as a student, alumnus, volunteer and professional staff member for nearly 50 years,” Campbell President J. Bradley Creed said. “But his impact on the North Carolina Baptist community is immeasurable.”
“He is a loyal steward of the Campbell experience in his care and commitment to students,” said Rev. Faithe Beam, who will succeed Bazemore upon his retirement this summer. “He exemplifies the mission of Campbell in who he is and how he has served faithfully through his own purpose and calling.”
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For Bazemore achiever: Campbell President J. Bradley Creed, Dennis Bazemore and Todd Unzicker, executive director of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.
Fayetteville State University announces new military affairs advisor and director of Center for Defense and Homeland and Security
FSU recently named RETIRED BRIGADIER GENERAL ARNOLD N. GORDON-BRAY as the senior advisor to the chancellor of military affairs and director of FSU’s Center for Defense and Homeland and Security. In the new role, he will “enhance and promote FSU’s support of the military-connected community,” a press release said. He will be a leader for enrollment growth efforts for the cybersecurity certification courses at the school in addition to promoting certification courses by the school’s Center for Enterprise Resource Planning and Advanced Analytics to the military-connected community.
“FSU proudly embraces its designation as the premiere and number one ranked HBCU for the military-connected community. We believe in providing military-connected students the best services and resources — that means attracting the best professionals. General Gordon-Bray has the extensive experience and knowledge that are key to supporting and growing our student military-connected programs,” said Chancellor Darrell T. Allision. “Certainly, he understands the nuances of the role and is exceptionally positioned and prepared to lead.” Gordan-Bray
Fayetteville transit director honored with 2022 Milestone Award
RANDY HUME, the City of Fayetteville’s transit director, was awarded the 2022 Milestone Award by the North Carolina Public Transportation Association on April 12. The award’s transcription read: “With appreciation for your tireless
Hume efforts to improve public transportation in North Carolina.”
Bronco Printing Solutions wins big at 2022 award conference
Fayetteville State University’s on-campus print shop took home five Impression awards from the Association of College & University Printers’ 2022 conference.
ACUP+ is a nonprofit that “maintains a presence in the world
PHOTO BY BRONCO PRINTING SOLUTIONS
The print shop took home five awards from the Association of College & University Printers’ conference.
