Wawa’s first North Carolina store will be located on Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills in the Outer Banks, and the grand opening date is May 16.
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held as well as other activities with residents and local organizations.
The Kill Devil Hills Board of Commissioners approved a proposal for the new Wawa in the Wright Shores area in 2022. Once finished, it will feature a 6,000 square-foot storefront, eight gas pumps, and 52 parking spots, according to a press release last year.
Meanwhile, other Wawa stores are under construction in Wilson, Rocky Mount and Elizabeth City. Those stores are expected to open later this year.
According to a release, over the next 10 years, Wawa plans to build at least 80 stores across the state, with up to 15 stores opening in 2025. A Pennsylvania-based convenience store and gas station chain, Wawa has over 990 locations in Washington D.C. and six states, including Virginia.