North Carolina
CHICKEN SALAD CHICK EXPANDS NORTH CAROLINA PRESENCE, ENTERS CATAWBA COUNTY WITH NEWEST RESTAURANT IN HICKORY
Fast casual concept to celebrate the grand opening on October 23, offering free chicken salad for a year
ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it is opening its 17th restaurant in North Carolina and first in Catawba County, located at 972 2nd Street NE. The Hickory community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Wednesday, October 23 where the first 100 guests in line will win free chicken salad for a year*.
During grand opening week, guests can expect to experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for, as well as a community focused mindset with various specials and giveaways featuring other locally owned small businesses. These include:
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Wednesday, October 23 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year to the first 100 Guests – The first guest in line will receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week for an entire year. The next 99 guests in line receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per month for a year.*
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Thursday, October 24 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Meal will receive a FREE Chick Tote bag!**
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Friday, October 25 – The first 50 guests to purchase the Chick Meal will receive a Free Chick Cooler!**
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Saturday, October 26 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Meal will receive a free Chick Tumbler!**
Chicken Salad Chick of Hickory is co-owned by Allison Anderson and Sunny Murtaza. Anderson, originally from Chilhowie, VA, recently relocated to Conover, NC to open her restaurant. Before joining Chicken Salad Chick, she spent four years as a case manager with the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program and seven years at the Smyth County Public Library. She believes her background in public service and community involvement will serve her well as a franchise owner, allowing her to create a welcoming and engaging environment for customers. Anderson is confident in her ability to connect with people and understand their needs, which she believes will be key in building positive relationships with guests.
Anderson first discovered Chicken Salad Chick in 2021 at the Bristol, TN location. She recalls being greeted by a warm and friendly atmosphere, with patient staff who offered samples of various flavors as she explored the menu. That experience left a lasting impression on her, inspiring her to learn more about the franchise.
“From the moment I stepped into the Bristol location, I knew there was something special about Chicken Salad Chick,” said Allison Anderson, co-owner of Chicken Salad Chick of Hickory. “The combination of a welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and strong community values really resonated with me. I’ve always looked for opportunities where I could make a meaningful difference, and owning a Chicken Salad Chick allows me to do just that while being part of a brand that truly cares about its people and its communities.”
Chicken Salad Chick is known for its dozen-plus variety of made-from-scratch chicken salad flavors, fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches, and desserts. The new Hickory restaurant offers in-restaurant and outdoor patio dining, take-out, curbside pickup, third-party delivery, and catering options.
“We’re excited to continue expanding Chicken Salad Chick’s footprint in North Carolina by bringing our fresh and flavorful menu to Catawba County,” said Scott Deviney, president and CEO of Chicken Salad Chick. “Hickory has been a warm and welcoming community so far, and we’re confident our menu will resonate with the locals. We’re also thrilled to welcome Allison and Sunny to the Chicken Salad Chick family. Their deep commitment to giving back, especially through Allison’s prior public service career, is truly inspiring. We know they’ll carry forward our mission of spreading joy, enriching lives, and serving others, making Chicken Salad Chick a beloved spot in Hickory this fall. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they’ll have on the community!”
Giving back to the community is an important focus for the Hickory team and the Chicken Salad Chick brand, which established the CSC Foundation to support CURE Childhood Cancer and local food banks with fundraisers throughout the year. As part of pre-opening Friends & Family events in Hickory, the restaurant will be raising money for Catawba County United Way, a nonprofit dedicated to building relationships to support the community and currently supporting Hurricane Helene relief in the surrounding area. Donations will contribute to the organization’s mission of helping children reach their potential by promoting financial stability, and improving health outcomes, with assistance following the impact of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina communities.
Chicken Salad Chick of Hickory will be open Monday – Saturday from 10:30am – 8pm. For more information, visit www.chickensaladchick.com. Follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and trends.
For more information on giveaways and specials, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/ChickenSaladChickHickoryNC/
*Guests should arrive early to secure a place in line. The first 100 guests must remain in line and download the Chicken Salad Chick app. Wi-Fi will not be available on site. Once the restaurant opens, guests will make a purchase of “The Chick” or anything of equal/greater value and enter a code in the Chicken Salad Chick app to officially secure their spot. If you leave the line for any reason, your spot will be awarded to the next guest in line. Guests will receive their first free Large Quick Chick electronically to their app the Monday following Grand Opening Day. The reward will be valid for redemption for 30 days upon delivery.
**Must download the CSC App and be 16 years or older to purchase. Not valid with any other offers. Limit 1 reward per guest
About Chicken Salad Chick
Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart. With more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors as well as fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and delicious desserts, Chicken Salad Chick’s robust menu is a perfect fit for any guest. Founded in Auburn, Alabama, by Stacy and Kevin Brown, in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to more than 280 restaurants in 20 states. Today, under the leadership of Scott Deviney and the Chicken Salad Chick team, the brand is continuing its rapid expansion with both franchise and company locations. Chicken Salad Chick has received numerous accolades including rankings in the 2023 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Franchise Times’ Fast & Serious for the third consecutive year, Fast Casual.com’s top Movers and Shakers from 2018 to 2023, QSR’s Best Franchise Deals in 2019, 2020 and 2022, and Franchise Business Review’s Top Food Franchises in 2020. See www.chickensaladchick.com for additional information.
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North Carolina
North Carolina couple accused of causing vulture invasion sued by furious town: ‘Not good neighbors’
A North Carolina couple accused of luring hordes of vultures to their home and unleashing chaos on neighbors for years is being hauled to court by fed-up town officials desperate to end the feathered frenzy.
The Town of Hillsborough slapped residents Kenneth and Linda Ostrand with a civil petition, seeking a court order to shut down their relentless bird-feeding habit, blamed for allegedly drawing dozens of winged scavengers to their home and terrorizing their small town for the past two years.
“They’re a little spooky to be frank,” concerned neighbor Holden Richards told WTVD.
“Everybody thinks they’re ugly and stuff but they’re not good neighbors. They have sharp talons, so they’re not great animals to have perching on your house. I watched them pick tiles off my neighbor’s roof and I found tiles from my roof in my front yard, so I have a feeling that’s exactly where they came from.”
The bird-brained couple is accused of leaving out food scraps for vultures, allegedly reeling in the feathered predators that have swarmed and roosted near their house, leaving foul-smelling droppings on neighbors’ homes and vehicles and causing widespread property damage deemed a risk to public safety.
The complaint, filed in March, also claims the twisted pair named the birds of prey – with eerie photos submitted to the court showing dozens of vultures circling their Queens Street home, the outlet reported.
“I’m pretty sure that every one of my neighbors has probably called,” Richards said, pointing to a flood of complaints made to town officials since May 2024.
The Ostrands reportedly filed a motion to dismiss the town’s case last month, denying the accusations.
Linda Ostrand, a longtime wildlife rescuer, told WTVD she is being unfairly targeted by her community and claimed the circling creatures were already an issue before she moved into the neighborhood.
“It’s sort of, it’s ridiculous, is what it is,” Linda said, noting the town changed an ordinance after the initial wave of complaints to ban wildlife feeding beyond standard feeders.
“If people didn’t have vultures around here you would hear them screaming bloody murder about the town not cleaning up the animals that have been hit by cars, because that’s what they do, they are nature’s garbage disposal,” she continued.
“I don’t know what I’m supposed to do, tell the vultures that this is a no-feed zone. I just don’t know.”
No court date has reportedly been scheduled for the couple’s fight with the town.
North Carolina
Businesses worry of potential impacts as Marion tightens water restrictions amid drought
MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — The City of Marion is tightening water restrictions as drought conditions persist across western North Carolina, prompting local businesses to prepare for possible impacts on daily operations.
The drought monitor released on Thursday, May 14, shows that extreme drought now covers 90% of western North Carolina.
ASHEVILLE IS MORE THAN 7 INCHES BELOW AVERAGE RAINFALL THIS YEAR, DATA SHOWS
As the region continues moving into a hotter and drier pattern, the City of Marion officials announced Stage Two water shortage restrictions less than a month after issuing a Stage One Water Advisory.
Businesses in Marion said the quick escalation is raising concerns about what could come next if drought conditions persist.
“They put us in stage one at the end of April and already it’s not through, it’s not the end of May and they’re already putting us in stage two,” said Barbara Brown, owner of Bruce’s.
Under the Stage Two restrictions, watering lawns, gardens and golf courses will be prohibited. Washing cars, filling residential swimming pools and serving water in restaurants except upon request will not be allowed.
Brown said her restaurant is already taking steps to conserve water.
“We check the bathrooms often to make sure people have turned the water off because we have found from time to time, people leave them running,” she added.
She said she worries stronger restrictions could eventually force businesses to make bigger operational changes.
“I’m concerned that eventually we might have to go to paper plates, paper cups, silverware,” Brown said.
Other businesses are also considering adjustments.
Kat Garner, a tattoo artist at Blue Ridge Tattoo, said water shortages could affect how the shop operates day to day.
LEADERS URGE WATER CONSERVATION AS DROUGHT DEEPENS ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
“We would definitely be reduced to using distilled water for everything, which would become harder if everyone’s buying it out, so that would definitely make things a little bit more difficult,” Garner said.
The Stage Two water restrictions are set to begin Friday, May 15, at 8 a.m. and will last until further notice.
North Carolina
Police: North Carolina man charged after high-speed chase in Erie County, arrested in the Town of Perry
PERRY, N.Y. — A North Carolina man is in custody after a chase that started in Erie County and ended with an arrest in Perry.
Wyoming County Sheriff’s deputies say Ericson Vasquez-Moran, 22, rammed a Border Patrol vehicle in Erie County around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday before taking off. The suspect was spotted in Warsaw on Route 20A, but a chase was called off due to high speeds.
Then around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, deputies say Vasquez-Moran called 911 from Perry to surrender.
He’s charged with speeding, failure to keep right, unlawful fleeing a police officer, reckless driving, and reckless endangerment in the second degree.
Vasquez-Moran was given an appearance ticket for the Village of Warsaw Court and was released to the custody of the United States Border Patrol.
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