Buc-ee's under contract for North Carolina store off I-95
Buc-ee's is under contract to purchase 34 acres of land in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to build its second travel center in the state. City leaders state the project will boost jobs and economic development. The company previously confirmed its interest in expanding within North Carolina, where its first location is currently under construction in Mebane. The proposed Rocky Mount project follows viral letters and intense public interest surrounding the massive travel center chain's southern expansion. City planning board discussions are scheduled to address rezoning requests next month.
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- ✓ Buc-ee's is under contract to buy 34 acres near I-95 in Rocky Mount for a new travel center.
- ✓ The planned location would be the chain's second in North Carolina, joining one under construction in Mebane.
What changed
Buc-ee's progressed from general interest to securing a land contract for a 34-acre site off I-95 in Rocky Mount.
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Buc-ee's Under Contract for Second North Carolina Store off I-95
Buc-ee's is under contract to purchase 34 acres of land in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to build its second travel center in the state. City leaders state the project will boost jobs and economic development. The company previously confirmed its interest in expanding within North Carolina, where its first location is currently under construction in Mebane. The proposed Rocky Mount project follows viral letters and intense public interest surrounding the massive travel center chain's southern expansion. City planning board discussions are scheduled to address rezoning requests next month.
Why it matters
North Carolina currently has no operational Buc-ee's locations, with the nearest store situated roughly 95 miles south of Charlotte in Florence, South Carolina. The planned expansion marks a major retail push into the region along major interstate corridors. Local officials view the travel centers as significant catalysts for local commerce and highway tourism.
What is confirmed
- Buc-ee's is under contract to buy 34 acres near I-95 in Rocky Mount for a new travel center.
- The planned location would be the chain's second in North Carolina, joining one under construction in Mebane.
Still unconfirmed
- Buc-ee's hopes to be heard by the city planning board for a rezoning request on November 10th.
What to watch next
- City planning board review of the rezoning request scheduled for November 10th.
- Official public announcements from Buc-ee's regarding construction timelines for the Rocky Mount location.
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (12)
- The Business Journals — Buc-ee's under contract for North Carolina store off I-95
- WRAL — Buc-ee’s eyeing new location on I-95 in Nash County
- Rocky Mount Telegram — Buc-ee’s expresses interest in building travel center off I-95 in Gold Rock area
- ABC11 News — Buc-ee's could open second North Carolina location in Rocky Mount near I-95
- Yahoo — Buc-ee's confirms viral letter as company eyes second location in this state
- Chron — Buc-ee's confirms the company wants to come to this state next
- WRAL — City leaders react to plans to bring Buc-ee's to Rocky Mount
- buceemenu.com — Buc-ee's North Carolina: Opening Date, Location & All Details
- www.wral.com — Buc-ee’s eyeing new location on I-95 in Nash County - WRAL
- www.witn.com — Buc-ee’s eyeing new location on I-95 in Nash County - WITN
- www.witn.com — People react to Buc-ee’s eyeing new Rocky Mount ... - WITN
- northatlantastar.com — Buc-ee’s Plans New Travel Center in Rocky Mount NC
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