Law Enforcement

Spruce Pine Police Chief Bill Summerlin places his lunch order at DT’s Blue Ridge Java on Friday, Sept. 11. Local law enforcement officers were provided free meals at DT’s during the day courtesy of Sweet Creek Construction. Summerlin said the gesture means a lot to him. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

Spruce Pine Police Chief Bill Summerlin places his lunch order at DT’s Blue Ridge Java on Friday, Sept. 11. Local law enforcement officers were provided free meals at DT’s during the day courtesy of Sweet Creek Construction. Summerlin said the gesture means a lot to him. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

Local officers get treated to free meal

Juliana Walker
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
SPRUCE PINE — Local law enforcement officers were treated to a free lunch at DT’s Blue Ridge Java in downtown Spruce Pine on Friday, Sept. 11. Mitchell County-based Sweet Creek Construction bought the lunches for any law enforcement officer who dropped into the restaurant during business hours.