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Yahoo
19-04-2025
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A convenience store chain has a new proposal for Wilmington after prior plans fell through
A Wawa convenience store may finally be on its way to Wilmington after previous plans hit a snag. Formal site plans have been submitted for development at 5328 Oleander Drive in Wilmington -- a 1.64-acre site directly across the street from the former Hops Supply Co. property where a Wawa location was previously proposed before being pulled from the pipeline. The site of the newest proposal is located at the intersection of Englewood and Oleander drives, adjacent to Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and across the street from a variety of other shops, restaurants and an apartment complex. Prior coverage: Plans for a convenience store at the site of this former Wilmington restaurant are off the table In April 2024, developers withdrew a rezoning application for a Wawa proposed at 5400 Oleander Drive, with posts to social media hinting at community push back against the chain. 'We are working through the process. Most municipalities want to make sure we're doing it the right way,' Brian Schaller, president of Wawa Inc., previously told the StarNews about the 5400 Oleander Drive location in May 2024. 'A Wawa drives traffic intensity, and we understand that.' Schaller previously said the company was working to make the necessary adjustments. Then, in late March 2025, formal site plans were submitted to the city for the nearby 5328 Oleander Drive site. In an email to the StarNews this April, the city's communications office said they had no further information regarding the developer's motivation for pulling the initial rezoning application last year. Nadean Shovels of Kimley-Horn, listed as the project consultant, JR Family Holdings LLC, owner of the 5328 Oleander Drive property, and Lori Bruce, Wawa Inc.'s public relations manager, did not respond to requests for comment about the proposed development and its location by the time of publication. Zoning maps for the city indicate that both the 5328 and 5400 Oleander Drive properties are zoned as Community Business District. More on Wilmington development: Four rezoning approvals clear path for Wilmington entertainment center and other projects Site plans detail a one-story 6,372-square-foot building, with building elevations detailing materials of brick, composite siding, eifs or stucco, tile and a bright red metal overhang. In addition, site plans include 16 fueling positions beneath a fuel canopy, 50 vehicle parking spaces and 6 bicycle parking spaces. In total, the development would cover 73% of the property -- or 52,600 square-feet -- with impervious surface. Last May, Wawa announced plans to expand its operations, including the opening of 90 stores across North Carolina. The popular Philidelphia-based convenience store chain said approximately 10 to 15 of the stores would be in the Wilmington area. 'You have a great community landscape in Wilmington... You're a hidden gem that's been found," Schaller previously told the StarNews. Excluding the 5400 Oleander Drive location, Wawa shared the following addresses in May 2024 as part of its planned expansion into New Hanover and Brunswick counties: Ocean Highway and Frontage Road N.W., Shallotte Ocean Highway and Lanvale Road, Leland 3 Green Swamp Road N.W., Supply South 17th St. and Wellington Avenue, Wilmington 6800 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington 9021 Stephens Church Road, Wilmington 4113 U.S. 421, Wilmington 7375 Market St., Wilmington 19240 U.S. 17., Hampstead This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Wawa submits site plans for Oleander Drive location in Wilmington, NC
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
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The first Wawa in Ohio is in Liberty Twp., and it opens in April
Feb. 26—Ohio's first Wawa will open in Liberty Twp. in less than two months, the company announced Wednesday. On April 16, which is dubbed Wawa Day as that marks the first location opening 61 years ago in Pennsylvania, the Liberty Twp. Wawa grand opening is also a launch of the retailer's push and expansion into the Midwest. This location at 7198 Cincinnati-Dayton Road will be the first between eight to 10 Wawa stores slated to open by the end of this year. The Liberty Twp. opening also marks the 10th state Wawa has expanded into, according to the company. There are 1,100 locations across the Wawa footprint. "We are excited to fly into Ohio and bring our unique combination of fresh food and beverage, convenience and service to this state for the very first time," said Brian Schaller, president of Wawa. "This historic milestone kicks off our ongoing growth and expansion in Ohio as we continue to build new stores and create new jobs." Schaller also said they will make several community partnership announcements on opening day in April. Wawa is a convenient and gas station that offers, among other things, fresh food, beverages, convenience and fuel. In addition to opening eight to 10 stores in Ohio — including Huber Heights in the greater Dayton area and Fairfield and Deerfield Twp. in the greater Cincinnati area — Wawa plans to open stores in Ohio over the next five to eight years. They plan to build six to 10 stores in each of those years, investing more than $7.5 million in each development and employ, on average 35 associates. Each construction project would employ, on average, 140 contractors and local partners, according to the company. ------ WAWA IS HIRING To apply for an Ohio Wawa job, visit as the company plans over the next six months to hire for all positions, from managers to associates. All employees 18 and over are eligible for the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP. Today, almost 39% of Wawa is owned by associates through the ESOP.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
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Monett introduces ‘Hometown Grid' to improve power outage updates
MONETT, Mo. — A new software program recently rolled out in Monett will keep customers updated when the power goes out. It's called Hometown Grid and has been in the trial phase these past couple of weeks. The program assists customers by letting them report an outage through text. It will then work to figure out what the issue is and let the city know, so the city can then, in return, dispatch workers to the problem as quickly as possible. The city's utilities superintendent, Skip Schaller, says, when an outage happens, the phone lines can often clog with customers trying to report it. 'It can immediately reply to those folks and let them know, 'Hey, it's going to be an hour before we get this fixed.' Or, when it's done, our folks out in the field can even hit a reply or something there and basically say, 'Power's restored.' And, that way, if there's still 3 or 4 people that don't have power, they can immediately let us know so they're not having to turn around and roll a truck back out,' said Skip Schaller, Monett Utilities superintendent. Schaller says the city used the Hometown Grid program during a recent snowstorm, when a power pole was affected. Customers will get information about the program and how it works through a bill insert this month. That information is also on the city's website and social media. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
