Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Another Step Wells, Jenkins & Wells Opens Retail... By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com From the beginning, it has always been about family. Three families. The need to feed the family and provide a service to the community was the motivat- need to feed the family and provide a service to the community was the motivat- ing drive that emerged as Wells, Jenkins & Wells. It all started 35 years ago. For themselves and for their neighbors, Grady Wells and his brother Billy did From the beginning, it has always been about family. Three families. The ing drive that emerged as Wells, Jenkins & Wells. It all started 35 years ago. For themselves and for their neighbors, Grady Wells and his brother Billy did what they needed to do to "keep food on the table". Together with a good friend, what they needed to do to "keep food on the table". Together with a good friend, Earl Jenkins, who lived next door, they responded to the constant demand for Earl Jenkins, who lived next door, they responded to the constant demand for butcher services. All three were very good at butchering. The only problem However, on April 15, 1970 they got caught. North Carolina state inspectors issued the Grady, Billy and Earl boys a "cease and desist" order. The inspec- state approved facility for processing. The three partners decided, because of the demand and needs of the community, to build a plant. In the fall of 1975, the demand and needs of the community, to build a plant. In the fall of 1975, the building was fi nally completed and approved by the state. The families and processing plants around. Grady's son, Jeffery grew up working side by side with his dad and partners butcher services. All three were very good at butchering. The only problem was that they did not have a plant. They began butchering in Earl's basement. was that they did not have a plant. They began butchering in Earl's basement. However, on April 15, 1970 they got caught. North Carolina state inspectors issued the Grady, Billy and Earl boys a "cease and desist" order. The inspec- tors informed them that if they didn't want to go to jail, they needed to build a the building was fi nally completed and approved by the state. The families and community got what they needed. Soon, the reputation of Wells, Jenkins & Wells and became the head butcher. Billy Wells' daughter, Lori, married Jody Thomp- son and he also got heavily involved in the business in 1990. In 2006 he became a partner with Jeff Wells. Keeping the true spirit of the company, these two men have just made another giant step forward. As usual, they listened and have responded o the needs of the community.esponded to the needs of the community t tors informed them that if they didn't want to go to jail, they needed to build a state approved facility for processing. The three partners decided, because of community got what they needed. Soon, the reputation of Wells, Jenkins & Wells spread through three states and to this day they are considered one of the best spread through three states and to this day they are considered one of the best processing plants around. son and he also got heavily involved in the business in 1990. In 2006 he became a partner with Jeff Wells. Keeping the true spirit of the company, these two men have just made another giant step forward. As usual, they listened and have Grady's son, Jeffery grew up working side by side with his dad and partners and became the head butcher. Billy Wells' daughter, Lori, married Jody Thomp- Forest City. (left to right) Jody Thompson, Tim Atkins, Luke Holland, Charlie Childress, Alan Holland, Brandon Murray and Jeff Wells. The store will be open 8am to 7pm Monday trough Saturday. The owners on either side of their butcher staff at the new Wells, Jenkins & Wells retail store, 394 Highway 221A in About two years ago, they made a decision to separate the retail from the processing plant. They looked for a location and found it just down the road on processing plant. They looked for a location and found it just down the road on Highway 221A. After completely remodeling the store, the retail division of Wells, About two years ago, they made a decision to separate the retail from the Highway 221A. After completely remodeling the store, the retail division of Wells, Jenkins & Wells just recently opened. The signs say, "Wells, Jenkins & Wells" keeps emerging is a store displaying fresh meats as well as a big display of any- thing you could want or need to go with your meat purchase. Charcoal, bread thing you could want or need to go with your meat purchase. Charcoal, bread and buns, seasonings and sauces are available. They also carry an extensive an expanded fi sh selection and even frozen pizza. There is a full refrigerated case with special meat bundles packaged and ready to go. Bundles are priced offered at the processing plant. Here is the best part! Jeff and Jody have more than doubled their staff and Here is the best part! Jeff and Jody have more than doubled their staff and created more jobs. That's great news for job hungry Rutherford County. They Jenkins & Wells just recently opened. The signs say, "Wells, Jenkins & Wells" Fresh Meat Market. However, don't let that fool you! What has emerged and Fresh Meat Market. However, don't let that fool you! What has emerged and keeps emerging is a store displaying fresh meats as well as a big display of any- and buns, seasonings and sauces are available. They also carry an extensive inventory of country ham, fat back, pimento cheese, chili, deli meats, cheeses, inventory of country ham, fat back, pimento cheese, chili, deli meats, cheeses, an expanded fi sh selection and even frozen pizza. There is a full refrigerated case with special meat bundles packaged and ready to go. Bundles are priced from $50 to $145. The items available are now more than three times what they created more jobs. That's great news for job hungry Rutherford County. They also will quickly tell you that they will continue to listen to the community. What- ever the customers say they want, if possible, they will add to the new retail store. Their retail store should be a showcase of peoples needs and wants. Both Je Wells and Jody Thompson intend to make the store a family place and ar committed to listening to their community. That may well be a novel approach in today's merchandising world. For both owners, it's another step forward. Their philosophy is both refreshing y welcomed. It is obvious that it'l and ver v committed to listening to their community. That may well be a novel approach in today's merchandising world. from $50 to $145. The items available are now more than three times what they offered at the processing plant. also will quickly tell you that they will continue to listen to the community. What- ever the customers say they want, if possible, they will add to the new retail store. Their retail store should be a showcase of peoples needs and wants. Both Jeffff Wells and Jody Thompson intend to make the store a family place and are For both owners, it's another step forward. Their philosophy is both refreshing and ery we comed. It is obvious that it's s ill about family and the community.s still about family and the communityt Publishing next week. Mike Marlow Or Mike Marlow Or To Advertise Contact 828-248-1408 Advertising@rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Advertising@rutherfordweekly.com Bruce Cole At Bruce Cole At To Advertise Contact The interior of the store is lined with new refrigerated cases. Here Jeff Wells shows off the expanded line of seafood items now featured. The new facility allows many products which were not featured before. They have tripled their retail offerings. everyone to their brand new facility. There's plenty of free parking at the door and daily specials for their loyal customers. After two years of planning owners, Jeff Wells (on left) and Jody Thompson proudly welcome True speed starts here. Internet up to 12 Mbps now available! Call (828) 245-1633 today or visit yournorthland.com. Limited time offer. Some restrictions may apply. May not be available in all areas. 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