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The Pig

A small, unassuming local place in a strip mall at the northern edge of town, The Pig has developed a local following given its great North Carolinian barbecue, which is some of the best in town.

Address: 630 Weaver Dairy Rd
Hours: Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM
Website: thepigrestaurant.com (opens in a new tab)

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