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Aberdeen

Creating a Welcome Table

by Ray Linville In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. eminently said, “ . . . the church is still the most segregated major institution in America. At 11:00 on Sunday morning… we stand at the most segregated hour in this nation.” Although much has changed in the intervening years, much still needs to be… Read More →

Filed Under: Central NC, Food, Uncategorized Tagged With: Aberdeen, church, civil rights, Ferris, Martin Luther King, Moore County, Ray Linville, table

Home of Collard Sandwich Expands on Soul Food Day

by Ray Linville A collard sandwich is not the typical attraction to establish a regional reputation. But it is for Chef Kenneth Collins and his UPro restaurant in Aberdeen, NC, where he has developed an extensive following of appreciative customers. The star attraction of his business begins with fresh, hand-cut collards. The greens are cooked… Read More →

Filed Under: Central NC, Destinations, Food, Uncategorized Tagged With: Aberdeen, Chef Kenneth Collins, Collard Sandwich, Collards, Farmers Markets, Hoke County, Maxton, Moore County, N.C. Hwy 211, Pinehurst, Ray Linville, Ruth McCrae, Sandhills Community College, Sherrill Collins, Soul Food Day, UPro

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