Ribbon cutting held for local restaurant

The Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Vera's Kitchen, located on East Winthrope Avenue. Those participating were, from left, Jerry Messex; Clay Boulineau; Paula Herrington, chamber executive director; Steve Burke, chamber president; Vera Williams, owner; Bobby Chance; Leola Kelly; Jimmy Lovett; Kiersten Lake; Ashley Williams and Myra Lloyd. The restaurant is open 5:30 a.m. through 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 5:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Sundays. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett)