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So long Andy's, hello Highway 55

So long Andy's, hello Highway 55

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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Whiteville throws a BANGing party for bicentennial

Whiteville throws a BANGing party for bicentennial

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) – Whiteville’s Bicentennial BANG business and history expo will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 7.

Downtown businesses and shops are expected to host visitors until 7 p.m. near the Vineland Station.

The Bicentennial Bang is a celebration of Whiteville’s 200th birthday and is being produced by the Greater Whiteville Chamber of Commerce, Columbus County Arts Council and the Whiteville Downtown Development Commission.