SHOPIERE — After nearly 14 years, Bill Perkins says its time to move on and welcome new owners to the Shopiere Tap.
In a social media post last week, Perkins said that the rumors are true and it is time for him to pass the torch and move on with the love of his life and the adventures that await them.
Austin and Kapria Vance are now the owners of the Shopiere Tap. The couple owns four other establishments in the stateline and are no strangers to Shopiere, Perkins said.
“I’ve done everything in my power to build the bar I knew I could and give back to my community, help those in need, near and far that I was able to,” he wrote.
“Please run with it, respect it, and hold on with both hands, its a ride you’ll never forget.”
The current staff will stay on with the new owners, Perkins said.
Read his full farewell message on Facebook HERE.