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2013 Triangle Media Ryder Cup pits Team Internet against Team Traditional Media

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

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June 1st is the return of the Triangle Media Ryder Cup featuring Team Internet and Team Traditional.

The battle lines have been drawn. On one side, the upstart bloggers, podcasters, and online renegades of Team Internet. On the other, the stalwart newspaper, radio, and tv men of Team Traditional. For the second straight year, these rival factions will be meeting in the Triangle Media Ryder Cup! Team Traditional won the Cup last year (check out the results here), and now Team Internet is out for revenge.

Last year Shane Ryan and Ben Swain decided to start an annual Triangle Ryder Media Cup Golf Tournament to benefit a charity, The Communities in Schools Charity supporting Durham County Schools.

This year, Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q is sponsoring the golf tournament and the charity will remain the Communities in Schools supporting both Wake County and Durham County Schools.

Two teams of ten will go head to head for a chance to be named 2013 Ryder Cup Champs in this charity golf tournament.

You can follow the action on Twitter @MediaRyderCup.

Last year, $662.34 was raised for Durham Community in Schools program. This year, we’ll be splitting the donations between CIS-Durham and CIS-Wake and expect to exceed $3,000 in donations.

We are grateful to support the educational community in which we serve.  Help us reach our fundraising goal by donating as little as $10.  To learn more about the charity, click here.  If you value education, any amount donated is very much appreciated.

Any Controversy Brewing?

Well, maybe just a little rivalry but wouldn’t that just make it more interesting?   We’d love to have you out on the course to watch! Again, we play on Friday, June 1, starting at 9:30 am. We estimate that the final round will finish between 4 and 5 pm. And even if you can’t, we appreciate any support you can give through Communities in Schools. Every little bit helps!

White Tiger’s Grandmaster Choi Luncheon Seminar

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

 

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White Tiger Taekwondo featured a black belt class for students to work with 8th degree black belt, Grandmaster Choi. Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q sponsored the event by providing the luncheon meal to all the participants.

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Congratulations to Santos Saldivor, a Newton Grove Employee

Monday, April 29th, 2013

Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q is proud of one of our Newton Grove employees for receiving the Gates Millennium Scholarship. Santos Saldivor has worked for Smithfield’s in Newton Grove for almost two years and is a graduating senior this year.

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Santos has recently been awarded the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship.  Only 1,000 students annually out of 54,000 who apply receive this honor.

According to the website, “The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. We provide Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career.”

This opportunity will give him a full ride to the school of his choice and allow him to renew it annually even to graduate studies.   We are proud of Santos and so grateful he serves our customers.

Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q Supports the Relay for Life Through Donating Chairs

Friday, April 19th, 2013

Each year, Vandora Springs Elementary school in Garner North Carolina forms a Relay for Life team that is organized by Mr. Jim Hunt, a teacher. The Relay for Life is a 24 hour fundraising event sponsored by the American Cancer Society which is in their 15th year in Garner.
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Mr. Hunt has 5th grade students, teachers, and other special guest paint donated chairs to auction off. The money raised supports their Relay for Life donation. Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q has graciously donated chairs for the students to paint for the past several years.

Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back

Relay for Life is organized and run by all volunteers. It’s to celebrate survivors, remember those who have passed away from cancer, and those fighting cancer now.

If you would like to support Vandora Springs Elementary School team, please contact Jim Hunt.
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SCNB is sponsoring the ACC Sports Journal Podcast so tune in.

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013

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March Madness is in full swing especially in North Carolina.  With top teams like Duke, NC State, and UNC in the area, sports fans can tune in to hear the latest news about players, coaching, and anything in between.

ACC Sports Journal is a weekly discussion of everything that is going on in ACC Men’s hoops, with random humorous commentary and eclectic music selections thrown in just for fun.

Jim Young and Hayes Permar host the podcast which is sponsored by Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q.

Subscribe in iTunes so you don’t miss a thing.  It’s easy, just go to iTunes, search for ACC Sports Journal or click this link.  Take it with you walking, listen in the car or any place you can take your iPod.

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Lending a Helping Hand during Blood Donor Awareness Month

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

On Monday January 29th Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q supplied food for a blood drive sponsored by Dance Art Studio, Garner.  January is Blood Donor Awareness Month and Rex Hospital appreciates all the community support from businesses such as Dance Art Studio.

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Amber Weeks, owner of Dance Art Studio, had to have 3 blood transfusions when having her daughter a few years ago.  Each September, Ms. Weeks gives back with a blood drive to support Rex Hospital. She did this extra drive to help Rex Hospital for Blood Donor Awareness Month plus provide extra blood.
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The blood drive was successful with the help of Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q along with HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab, who provided chair massages to the donors.

As a company, we value giving back and supporting our community.

Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q(R) Supports Rex Blood Center and SBI Crime Lab Donors with Lunch for Volunteers

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

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Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® (SCNB) supported the SBI Crime Lab today by being a meal sponsor for Rex Blood Center in Raleigh, NC.   Volunteer blood donors received a delicious lunch in appreciation for their time and effort.

Rex Blood Services is a not-for-profit, community blood bank dedicated to providing a safe, adequate blood supply to patients at Rex Hospital and other area hospitals. In 1962, Rex Blood Services began as Raleigh’s first community blood donor facility. Their mission is to provide the highest standard of care and service to area blood donors and patients, while promoting the importance of community participation and awareness of the need for, and importance of, blood donation.

“It was a pleasure to meet you today.  We really appreciate all that you do and the donors at SBI Crime Lab were more than grateful for the generous donation from Smithfield’s.  Once again, thank you for your donation for today’s blood drive.” C. Brian Cadwallader, Client Representative for Rex Blood Services.

#Nashville Podcast is Sponsored by SCNB

Thursday, January 17th, 2013
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“Hashtag Nashville is your inside look into the world of country music. What did Miranda say? Blake tweeted what? You’ll get the news and we’ll give you interviews too. If it’s happening in Nashville, you’ll hear about it each week on Hashtag Nashville.”

Cody Clark is the night personality and music director for 94.7 QDR in Raleigh, NC.
I love music and having the chance to talk to and meet the people that are making things happen in Nashville. I look forward to plugging you into all the latest from Music city on Hashtag Nashville each week.
–Cody Clark

Listen to the first #Nashville episode here

#FeelGoodFood for the New Year

Thursday, January 10th, 2013

Make 2013 Your “Feel Good” Year

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We at Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q are grateful to serve our customers. You can count on us every day for a warm welcome and food made fresh that day. Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q is something to feel good about!

How has Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q made you feel good?

Do you have a fond memory of a gathering of friends or family at one of our restaurants? Do you get together with family for Sunday lunch of fresh fried chicken? Do you catch up with friends over a plate of our made from scratch Bar-B-Q? Do you go by the Drive-Thru just for a cup of our signature sweet tea?

Let us know! Share a great experience or memory you have of Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q by joining in on our #FeelGoodFood story! Your #FeelGoodFood story is about memories and experiences that are worth remembering. Memories and food made fresh daily at Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q!

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Tell us your story in words or a photo.  You tell us something to feel good about and we will give YOU something to feel good about.  Every week one random entry of a photo and a story will be chosen to receive a $20 Smithfield’s Chicken ‘ Bar-B-Q gift certificate AND a SCNB T-Shirt (red, green, black, or gray)!

To enter, simply email your story and/or photograph to contest@scnbnc.com

Random entries will be chosen each week to become our Fan of the Week.  The weekly chosen story and photo entries will be featured on our Facebook Page so watch for them.

Feel good about something in 2013 and join us on our #FeelGoodFood trip down memory lane!

Charity Group Raises Funds for Food Pantry

Friday, December 21st, 2012

Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® (SCNB) is proud to support a group of dedicated men who raised funds for the Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Pantry this year.

For the past 4 years, Bob Johanns and Chad Dickens have organized a fundraising event with a handful of men from the Crooked Creek neighborhood in Fuquay Varina for some food and fellowship to raise awareness and money.  Mr. Johanns and Mr. Dickens originally started the charity group to buy toys for needy children during the Christmas season. For the last 3 years the group charity has focused their efforts on the Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Pantry.

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The Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Pantry is an all volunteer organization.  100% of the charity group’s monetary gift went towards stocking the shelves with food for very needy people in the local area.

The 2011 charity event was a big success and $1127 was donated to the Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Panty, who was very appreciative of the group’s efforts.

This year, Cameron Burns at Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q Fuquay Varina location sponsored the fundraising event with a food donation.  Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q graciously delivered the BBQ, hush puppies, tea, and condiments.  The event raised $1502.00 to benefit the Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Pantry.

Mr. Johanns and Mr. Dickens delivered the monetary donation on Tuesday December 18th to the Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Pantry.  The staff recognized the group’s efforts, and were most appreciative!

Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® remains proud of their ability to regularly contribute to local non-profit organizations that have a history of supporting the local communities that the restaurant brand serves locally, as well. “In just a few short years, this men’s charity group, who are supporters of The Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Pantry, has done a commendable  job of raising funds to support a worthwhile charity. We are honored to be a part of this year’s efforts,” says Richard Averitte, Marketing Director of Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q®.

Have a blessed Christmas season.