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New grocery store to provide affordable food to Newport News neighborhood

Posted at 12:54 PM, May 10, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-10 12:54:45-04

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A new grocery store opens in the Southeast Community Tuesday.

The goal of Jim’s Local Market is to provide affordable food to people in areas with limited food access.

A ribbon cutting and grand opening is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the store located in the Brooks Crossing development.

The store will open to customers immediately following the ceremony.

Jim’s Local Market is located at 3101 Jefferson Ave.

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