Source: Chris Cioffi, NEWS & OBSERVER, 2/28/17


Bill Ellis, a barbecue legend who built an empire from a humble hot dog stand on the outskirts of Wilson, died Monday of complications from a broken hip.  William Lawrence “Bill” Ellis was 83 when he died. Bill Ellis’ Barbecue started serving its signature dish as well as sandwiches...

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