B & J Country Platter welcomed friends, family, and customer to their Grand Opening in Hickory on morning of Jan. 13. The restaurant, owned by Lajune and Juanita Evans, offers a daily dose of “Southern Food at its Best” and is located at 18123 US-80 in Hickory. Business hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday-9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Thursday-9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To place an order, call them at 601-357-5008. Pictured, bottom row, from left, is Maggie Nichols, Hickory Mayor Buddy Guyse, Brian Evans, Lajune Evans, Mary Coleman, Juanita Evans, Lori Gallaspy, and Josie Spivery. Top row, from left, is Michael Evans Jr., Tayanna Taylor, Bills Ward, and Jeremy Hughes.
