SHALLOTTE, NC (WECT) - There's a new place to eat out in Shallotte. A Golden Corral Buffet & Grill will open Friday, August 3 at 7:30 a.m.

The new restaurant will seat 285 people and will create 100 news jobs in the community, including a mix of full-time and part-time employees in management, wait staff, and kitchen staff.

Golden Corral is known for its expansive buffet that features items like pot roast, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad and baked goods. The restaurant in Shallotte will also have made-to-order steaks and Asian, Italian, Mexican and seafood dishes. The dessert buffet features a chocolate fountain, cotton candy and ice cream.

The Golden Corral will serve lunch and dinner buffets everyday and a breakfast buffet on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Hours of operation:

• Monday – Thursday
  10:45 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
• Friday - Saturday
  7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Sunday
  7:30 a.m.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Brunswick stew is a delicacy around these parts, and to do it “right” is often of one’s own personal opinion. Now is your chance to prove your worthiness as a stew master.

The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking chefs for the fourth annual Brunswick Stew Cook-off. The event will be held April 21 at Planet Fun/Starz Grille in Shallotte from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., according to a news release.

Area restaurants, media members, businesses, nonprofits and all interested individuals are welcome to participate in the annual cook-off by creating their signature Brunswick stew. 

MOUNT OLIVE, NC (WECT) - In an effort to avoid a possible legal battle over the trademark of the "Andy's" name, the "Andy's Burgers Shakes & Fries" restaurant franchise has changed its name to "Highway 55." 

The move became official last Friday. There are several Highway 55 locations throughout southeastern North Carolina.

The 50s-style restaurant chain will keep the same concept. The new signs will be in the 100 existing restaurants by the end of this summer, according to a news release.

The restaurant is branching outside of North Carolina for the first time since it opened 20 years ago. It'll open a location in Myrtle Beach. The plan is to open another 275 restaurants in the southeast over the next six to seven years.

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