New Development Activity in the area

I knew the ABC store was suppose to move to the corner by the current Walmart exit. Hopefully there will be some good retail and not just a huge housing development there.

 

I found this. looks like there is still right of way for jones Sausage rd
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This could be the Harris Teeter, it does show grocery. Timber/White Oak
A1.03 Apartment Renderings

 

Next to Bojangles on 50 near Timber. Gas station. There is also another gas station at Timber and 50 in planning
Quality+Oil+Tier+2+Concept+Plan+Set_TOG#25-019_07142025_Flattened.pdf

 

I went by Saturday, very busy. went in but a lot of people waiting to order and waiting to pick up sandwiches. I didn't get anything. Surprised they didn't have a small eating area like Sheetz.

 

I noticed the other day that they've started clearing the lot across from Aldi on 42 (36) where the other WaWa is supposed to be going.

 

This came before the planning board on Monday

https://townofclaytonnc.civicweb.ne...i.pdf?handle=38C4DDF633C24537B260740C6DF83BDC

 

Also, here's an update on what Shotwell plans to look like

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Whataburger going in next to Wawa that just opened on 42 & Old Drug Store Rd.

 

My wife's prayers have been answered!

We moved here from TX 22 years ago and she's been hoping for one ever since. And this one is a mile away.

I might need to have her picture posted at their register with a "do not serve this women" request.

 

We went to one in TX last year, I was very unimpressed. But maybe we just had a bad experience.

Now if it was an In-an-Out, I would be there all the time!

 

The Jersey Mike's next to the new Publix (at NC 42/50) is opening August 20th, according to their business entry on Google Maps. I peeked in and they appear ready to go. Even the chips/snack rack is fully stocked. I wonder if the Jersey Mike's on the other side of the I-40 bridge (Bratton Dr) is planning on co-existing.

I'm hearing early September for Publix, from someone that interviewed for them. The actual date is still not posted to their website.

I've been to Whataburger. It's a good greasy burger, but I agree it's not earth shattering. I think, like Wawa, it's just nostalgia for those that moved here from a place that had them.

 

Went to WaWa this weekend, as someone who grew up in WaWa territory and has family there still, this was one of the smallest WaWa's I have ever been inside. Reminded me of the old ones from the 90s before they were gas stations. My parents love their coffee though, so at least they will have that when they come to visit now. Otherwise, just another gas station in the area.

As far as chains go, I still would love to have a carrabba's italian grill in this area somewhere. The nearest two are 40-45 min away each.

 

We have an opening date for Publix:
August 30, 2025
Middlecreek Crossings (Store #2031)
16100 NC Highway 50 N

Garner, NC 27529
(Johnston County)
Pharmacy 48,387 sq. ft.

 

Looks like this one is being built i less then half the time it took them to build just a few miles down the road at Cornwaliis/Shilo/Josephine

 

Project Cougar in Garner (Greenfield Pkwy & Raynor)
Type 2 - 24x36 - Landscape

Raleigh Equipment Dealer Makes Bold $36M Bet on Garner Land for Mysterious 'Cougar Project' - Elite Home Solutions

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GarnerBiz Facebook site has more info.

 

Books A Million has started renovating the old Party City at White Oak. This is very exciting to be getting a book store.

 

I'm not reading between the lines very well on this one. Are they talking about a large John Deere-type equipment dealer, like Gregory Poole or James River Equipment? Why would that need to be secretive?

 

One article said an HQ for the company. That would be pretty big. And they don't want another neigboring town to know who, so they don't have to compete for it.

This is Gregory Poole's HQ, has been there since 1954, it's about the right size and looks like it is very crowded there. The new site would be 4x in land area at least - https://www.google.com/maps/place/4...try=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw==

James River is small - https://www.google.com/maps/place/3...try=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw==