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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Former Cheeks Bar's New Management Declares Family Friendly Environment

In October 2011, the former manager of Cheeks Sports Bar and Grill painted a mural on the side of the building that residents called offensive and too risque.

The sign above the door as you walk into C Dogz, formerly Cheeks Sports Bar & Grill, announces a new era for the historically controversial bar--"UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT." In October 2011, the former manager of Cheeks Sports Bar and Grill painted a mural on the side of the building that residents called offensive and too risque. The mural was removed after public outcry. Cheeks' name was changed to C Dogs in March 2012. Doug Mott, 32, of Newport, took over operations at C Dogz about a month ago and began pushing for a family-friendly environment that's fit for everyone. Mott said people have already begun to witness a change in the formerly risque environment. "People that come to C-Dogz now say they are going to come back with their friends …

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Doug

2:48 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013

Thank you! It was a pleasure meeting you as well. Everyone was extremely welcoming and courteous at the Council meeting. I am excited to be a part of this great community and look forward to becoming more involved and to assist in any way I can. Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything that I can do to help. I look forward to your visit and appreciate you taking the time to show …   more ›

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