New gas station, convenience store opens in Vernon

People driving in Vernon now have a new option if they need to fill up on gas and stop for snacks.

Maddie’s at 3600 Moss Hill Road celebrated a grand opening and ribbon cutting on March 7. Along with the usual gas, drinks, and convenience food, Maddie’s also has a deli. 

Maddie’s is a new gas station and convenience store in Vernon. A grand opening and ribbon cutting on March 7 was attended by store representatives and members of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. [COLLIN BREAUX | Washington County News] 

The store is owned by Don Everett, who has roots in Washington County.

“My dad, Don Everett Sr., was born and raised here in Chipley, along with my eight other brothers and sisters,” he said. “He started working in Chipley at Piggly Wiggly. He left for Tallahassee.”

Maddie’s is named for Everett’s youngest daughter, Maddie. 

“We’re proud of this location,” Everett said. “We saw the potential here.”

Don Everett (right), the owner of Maddie’s–a new gas station and convenience store in Vernon–receives a plaque of recognition for opening the business from Washington Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michael Maxwell (left) during a grand opening and ribbon cutting on March 7. [COLLIN BREAUX | Washington County News]

Members of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce attended the ribbon cutting. Chamber Executive Director Michael Maxwell gave Everett a plaque of recognition.

Parent company Ware Oil & Supply gave the Vernon High School Softball Team a $250 donation, which Team members were on hand to personally receive. 

The grand opening also featured music by 30A Oyster and hot dogs cooked by deli manager Lori Strength. 

The Vernon High School Softball Team received a $250 donation from Ware Oil & Supply, which owns Maddie’s–a new gas station and convenience store in Vernon. [COLLIN BREAUX | Washington County News]


Deli manager Lori Strength prepares hot dogs for people during a grand opening and ribbon cutting at Maddie’s, a new gas station and convenience store in Vernon, on March 7. [COLLIN BREAUX | Washington County News] 

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