Georgetown’s Hello Sweetie BBQ closed in January, owner Al Shankle said.

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The barbecue spot served brisket, sandwiches, soul food and more. Shankle decided to close shop due to an upcoming back surgery and to continue to fight his battle with cancer, which he said is getting better.

Hello Sweetie BBQ was open for about 13 years, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

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A benefit originally scheduled Feb. 15-16 was rescheduled to March 1-2 due to inclement weather, Shankle said.

Appliances and equipment will be for sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 214 Woodstone Drive in Georgetown, and breakfast and lunch will be catered by Love at First Bite, according to a Facebook post.