Wawa has just opened its first store in North Carolina, joining a growing list of legendary brands coming to our state for the first time, including Buc-ee’s, Tim Hortons, and Wegmans, and Whataburger.
The newest Wawa store is located at 1900 Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills. This location is the first of nine Wawa stores scheduled to open in North Carolina. A total of ten are planned by the end of the year.
“We are excited to fly into North Carolina and bring our unique combination of fresh food and beverage, convenience and service to this state for the very first time. This historic milestone kicks off our ongoing growth and expansion in North Carolina as we continue to build new stores and create new jobs,” said Wawa president Brian Schaller in a press release. “We are also thrilled about extending our commitment to being a good neighbor to Dare County, and our partnerships with the Coast Guard Foundation and Special Olympics North Carolina Dare County athletes are examples of how we will support local causes.”
Local officials, community members, and heroes gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which featured a parade, local cheerleaders, and a “Hoagies for Heroes” competition. This charitable hoagie-building contest recognized local heroes serving their communities.
In conjunction with the opening, the Wawa Foundation announced a $2,500 grant to the Coast Guard Foundation to support morale and wellness initiatives. Additionally, the foundation awarded another $2,500 grant to the Special Olympics of North Carolina, aiding Dare County athletes in competing in the Summer Games from June 2-4.
