Gov. Pat McCrory stops at Beau’s Coffee in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Gov. Pat McCrory made a stop in Wilmington today and made a very special stop at a local coffee shop that we told you about earlier this year.

On his way to UNCW for a news conference, the governor stopped by Beau’s Coffee. Amy Wright opened the shop to give people with intellectual disabilities jobs and show them how capable they are.

McCrory sat down with the owners and the employees for a strawberry smoothie and a cinnamon roll. He said he is not allowed to promote a specific business, but he was honored to support them.

“They are not just caring for their own kids,” McCrory said. “They are understanding the challenge for many, many parents who have incredible, talented children, and we need to take advantage of their talent, and to have an entrepreneur do just that is the best of North Carolina and the best of Wilmington, and I’m honored to be here.”

McCrory also gave Beau’s employee Stephanie a big hug and shout-out for the incredible strawberry smoothie she made for him.

There was a room full of smiles at the coffee shop this afternoon.