New Development Activity in the area

Target shows up as owner of record for the one piece now.

 

Johnston County Manufacturer Announces Expansion, 160 New Jobs – JoCo Report
Expansion and jobs for Joco.

 

My bid site shows the new Timber Dr Chick Fil A bidding Aug 17. Lists estimated start date as Nov 9 and completion as April 16, 2027. I wonder with the new layout if they can start construction of the new building while keeping the old store open. Then be closed only a few months instead of the whole 6 months?

 

Triangle Business Journal (pay wall can't post), says a Singapore Aviation company is leasing a large part of the industrial site behind Whataburger / Advanced Auto on NC 36

 

The Singapore-based aviation company XAERO Aviation selected Garner, North Carolina, for its first U.S. operation, establishing its subsidiary XAERO USA, Inc. at 6120 Veterans Parkway. The company specializes in rotable aircraft parts sales and aviation support services. [1, 2, 3]
Company Details

• Location: Garner, NC (about 20 minutes south of Raleigh)
• Address: 6120 Veterans Parkway, #107, Garner, NC 27526
• Parent Company: XAERO Singapore Pte. Ltd.
• Primary Focus: Rotable aviation parts sales and supply chain support

 

Plato's closet is moving into the former Rue 21(?) store in the Walmart shopping center near exit 312.

 

Hwy 55 at exit 312 has closed, posted on the FB site. 15 years ago, it was fun. we'd take the little league team there after the season. fun 50's music playing etc. since covid, no music, no people, no manager, just teenagers "working". sticky floors/tables etc. instead of cleaning the workers looking at their phones. surprised it stayed open as long as it did.

 

My daughter went and consigned some clothing. Said they hope to open mid- to late- October.

 

Anyone got any scoop on this? Property at the intersection of Cleveland Road and McLemore Road right by the GCAA fields.

 

Wasn't this going to be some apartments or something several years back? I vaguely remember some development planned for this, but I guess it never happened.

 

I do remember a rumor about apartments a while back, but word has it the lady never intended to sell while her kids were itching to take the payday. Looks like they finally won out. I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out to be townhomes or something; that price seems to lend to a higher density project.

 

TBJ says key permits have expired on the Apple project.

 

Fuquay Target shopping center announces other tenants.
Alpaca Chicken
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Super Chix Chicken & Cus-My Friend
Paris Baguette
Nothing Bundt Cakes

 

I guess I didn't know the Old North State Food Hall had closed. But it's now Johnston Counties largest restaraunt.
The Paradise Mexican Buffet | Johnston County's Largest Restaurant
New Dining Concept Takes Over the Former Old North State Food Hall at Triangle East Collaborative
Selma, N.C., Sept. 14, 2026 - AdVenture Development developer of Eastfield in Selma, N.C., announced that The Paradise Mexican Buffet will officially open its doors on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

AdVenture Development President Kevin Dougherty said, “We welcome The Paradise Mexican Buffet to the Triangle East Collaborative building at Eastfield. Mr. Miguel Orozco brings a powerful combination of proven business acumen and extensive culinary experience as the owner of multiple successful restaurants across the Triangle region, making him the perfect addition to our growing community.”

"The Paradise is designed as a vibrant community hub where Johnston County residents and I-95 travelers alike can enjoy exceptional Mexican cuisine," said owner Miguel Orozco. "Our mission is to celebrate rich culinary traditions and culture while providing an inviting atmosphere where families, friends, and neighbors share lasting memories together."

The new dining destination features a rotating buffet of Mexican staples and regional specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, live cooking stations, weekly specials, and additional amenities including a full-service bar, live entertainment and seasonal farmers markets. Diners can also enjoy freshly prepared American favorites made to order throughout the day at the Paradise Grill.

Grand Opening Celebration

The doors will open at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15; a ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m., marking the official grand opening of The Paradise and welcoming community members, local leaders and guests to celebrate the new destination. Special grand opening offer: The first 50 lunch guests will receive $2 off their lunch buffet. The first 50 dinner guests will receive $4 off their dinner buffet. The Paradise invites residents throughout Johnston County and surrounding communities to be among the first to experience the new restaurant and celebrate its opening.

The Paradise Mexican Buffet offers at 10% discount every day to military and first responders.

The Paradise Mexican Buffet is located at 67 J.R. Road, Suite 300, (Next door to JR Cigar), Selma, NC 27576, Hours: Mon–Thu 6am–9pm, Fri–Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 10am–8pm

Eastfield is a 435-acre, 3 million-square-foot master-planned, mixed-use Live-Work-Play development. Residential components include 211 single-family homes, a senior living community, and Quincy at Eastfield, a 348-unit multifamily community currently under construction. Commercial features include Eastfield’s 500,000-square-foot shopping center, anchored by a new 129,000-square-foot Target.

Recent projects within Eastfield include the 500,000-square-foot shopping center and Eastfield Business Park Building 100, home to Veetee Foods. Triangle East Collaborative Center, also part of the Eastfield development, is home to The Paradise Mexican Buffet, JR Cigars, Carolina Wholesale Flooring, and additional tenants.

 

Not sure Mexican is appropriate for AYCE. Guess it'll be a good time to have stock in Tums or be a plumber.