OUTER BANKS, NC. — The first official Wawa store in North Carolina is opening in Kill Devil Hills next month, a spokesperson confirmed.
The store will celebrate its grand opening at 8 a.m. on May 16, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.
The store will be located at 1900 Croatan Highway, near the Harris Teeter.
Stores located in Wilson, Rocky Mount, and Elizabeth City are also currently under construction, and projected to open in the third quarter of 2024, the spokesperson said.
“We can’t wait to open our doors to our new North Carolina friends and neighbors and are excited for the chance to serve new customers and communities with our unique brand of fresh food, beverages and convenience,” said Kim Dowgielewicz, director of Store Operations.
Wawa plans to open 80 stores across North Carolina over the next decade.
The Pennsylvania-based convenience store and gas chain said it will invest $7 million, employ around 140 contractors, and create 2,800 new jobs when all the stores are open.
