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Old 08-02-2019, 06:54 AM
 
Location: Danville, VA
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Goldpit Partners, LLC is looking to buy Wilber’s Barbecue.

https://www.wral.com/investors-file-...boro/18543123/
More info.

https://www.newsargus.com/news/local...4fd896893.html
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Old 08-09-2019, 08:35 PM
 
Location: Raleigh
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Here's a fun fact:

My brother used to live in Los Angeles, and being a BBQ lover, he called Wilbers one day to place an order and have it airfreighted to his home. He was told (rudely) that Wilbers "doesn't ship anything to anyone". He then hung up the phone, called Kings BBQ in Kinston, and they immediately processed his order via "Oink Express".

I don't know if King's is still in business or not, but I chuckle every time I think about that story.

BTW: The new bypass killed Wilbers business.
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Old 08-10-2019, 10:37 AM
 
Location: Coastal North Carolina
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Here's a fun fact:

My brother used to live in Los Angeles, and being a BBQ lover, he called Wilbers one day to place an order and have it airfreighted to his home. He was told (rudely) that Wilbers "doesn't ship anything to anyone". He then hung up the phone, called Kings BBQ in Kinston, and they immediately processed his order via "Oink Express".

I don't know if King's is still in business or not, but I chuckle every time I think about that story.

BTW: The new bypass killed Wilbers business.
King's BBQ is still going strong -- three locations in Kinston, one in Snow Hill
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Old 08-16-2019, 06:44 AM
 
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King's BBQ is still going strong -- three locations in Kinston, one in Snow Hill
Snow Hill Location closed about a month ago
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Old 11-12-2019, 01:34 PM
 
Location: Danville, VA
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It's a done deal. Wilber's Barbecue has been sold to Goldpit Partners, LLC and is planned to reopen in spring 2020.

https://www.wral.com/wilbers-barbecu...rant/18761284/

I'm glad that building is finally getting some TLC. It needs it!
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Old 04-06-2020, 07:13 AM
 
Location: Danville, VA
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The new owners are aiming to reopen it this spring.

https://www.wral.com/wilber-s-barbec...boro/19039517/
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Old 04-06-2020, 12:17 PM
 
Location: At the NC-SC Border
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The new owners are aiming to reopen it this spring.

https://www.wral.com/wilber-s-barbec...boro/19039517/
I’m hoping they’ll improve the restroom facilities. They were in need of a lot of improvement. Relocate them for sure.
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Old 05-25-2020, 06:24 AM
 
Location: Danville, VA
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New website has been launched, which includes their opening menu.

https://www.wilbersbbq.com
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Old 05-25-2020, 07:53 AM
 
Location: NC
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Last time I ate BBQ east of Raleigh was when Simp's was still open on old 64 before you got to Plymouth.
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Old 07-15-2020, 01:51 PM
 
Location: Danville, VA
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It's open!

https://www.wral.com/wilber-s-barbec...boro/19189897/
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