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[rooster8]

It could be a blackmail threat aimed at Morganton - make us happy or we're heading east.  Most (if not all) of the people that shop at the current store would probably drive to Valdese, especially if it is located near I-40.  Wal-Mart wouldn't really lose out, but like you say, Morganton would.  

Now that the election is over, we'll see how it all shakes out.

[Bradley89]

I read the renovation of the old Doblin building on Sterling Street will start in March of this year. They will be adding a another story to the building and turning it into the Foothills Allied Heath and Sciences Education Center, in other words a 4 year nursing school.

[Bradley89]

Today Morganton.com says developers want to build 8 three story condos in the Henry's Glen subdivision located on East Union Street.

http://www.morganton...e...=!frontpage

Edited by Bradley89, 10 January 2008 - 09:25 PM.

[jednc]

[quote name='Bradley89' date='Jan 8 2008, 11:30 AM' post='915370']
I read the renovation of the old Doblin building on Sterling Street will start in March of this year. They will be adding a another story to the building and turning it into the Foothills Allied Heath and Sciences Education Center, in other words a 4 year nursing school./quote]

Wow. Is the a definite thing or just a proposal? It sounds like a great idea. Morganton needs more educational opportunities like this. Hopefully this will be a draw for people in the expected age range who would attend something like this. There could be a nice ripple effect.

[Bradley89]

I guess it's definite, I read it in the paper, they also said that the state is going to help pay for some of it.

Here is a rendering I found of the project. This is the best one I could find.

[Bradley89]

Today the Morganton News Herald reports that Zaxby's is coming to the corner of West Parker Road and South Sterling Street and is expected to break ground in February. It also said that Morganton is getting a Waffle House on N.C. 18 across from Believers Way and is being graded and construction should start soon.

[jednc]

Bradley89, on Jan 13 2008, 09:07 PM, said:

Today the Morganton News Herald reports that Zaxby's is coming to the corner of West Parker Road and South Sterling Street and is expected to break ground in February. It also said that Morganton is getting a Waffle House on N.C. 18 across from Believers Way and is being graded and construction should start soon.

Any word when either of these opens? Last time I was by that Waffle House it had gone up surprisingly fast.

Any word on Wal-Mart looking at some of the old furniture plants as a possible site for their super center?

[jednc]

Well, both Waffle House and Zaxby's are open and seem to be doing pretty well from my limited exposure to them. I heard Ruby Tuesday's is not coming afterall (which is not a huge loss in my opinion).

They are grading for an expansion at Fiddler's Run Shopping Center. I wonder what all will be in there? Any news on that?

It's also been reported in the New Herald that a company is shopping the old Henrydon (sp?) site to Wal-Mart for a Super Center. I know Wal-Mart is moving ahead with it's renovation of the Burkemont Ave. store, so I wonder if they'd put a Super Center that close?

I also really like the new street signs in the Historic Districs they've created. This looks really nice. I'd like to see the city do more with its history.

[jednc]

The Little League Representatives have been in Morganton the past couple of days sizing up the city for their Southestern Headquarters. I believe Greenville, SC and Warner-Robbins, Ga are also in the running. Wonder what Morganton's chances for landing this are?

[Bradley89]

jednc, on Oct 4 2008, 10:26 PM, said:

The Little League Representatives have been in Morganton the past couple of days sizing up the city for their Southestern Headquarters. I believe Greenville, SC and Warner-Robbins, Ga are also in the running. Wonder what Morganton's chances for landing this are?

I have been watching this unfold for the last few months, from what I'm hearing Morganton has a pretty good chance. I think there going to decide in November.

Also around Morganton - the renovation of the old Doblin building on Sterling Street is really taking off and alot of work on the catawba river baseball complex is under way - they moved the power line poles to the other side of sanford st. and are grading a lot of land, on 70 right after you pass summers rd. on the left heading into toward morganton is a new building going up, and I read in the paper some weeks ago that morganton is going to extend the greenway up green st. to connect the current greenway with downtown

[jednc]

Not that it's news at this point, but it looks like Morganton lost out on the Little League SE Headquarters. I guess I'm still hoping something falls through in Ga and we get it.

Jake's Hamburgers is going into the old Pool Room on S Sterling St. It will be good to have another restaurant downtown. That should bring in more people. Work is under way now to renovate the space. Part will also be a new retail spot for lease and I believe apartments will go on the second floor?

In what could only be deemed a complete rumor, I heard Hwy 18 Produce is closing and will make way for a Walgreens. This is on S Sterling at Parker Rd. I have no idea if this is true. I had also heard a while back that Walgreens was buying the old Ford place on S Sterling (downtown) and tearing it down to make way for a new location. Nothing seems to have happened there. I don't know if it was bogus, or if they changed their minds, or if they are going to build two.

[jednc]

Today's NewsHerald has an article about the plans for the old Henredon Site. A developer is wants to get their site plan submitted so decisions on rezoning can be made. They are targeting Wal-Mart and a SuperCenter for the site. They also mention electronics and book retailers that "people are currently driving to Hickory for". That sounds like Best Buy and Barnes and Noble to me. That seems a little ambitious for Morganton, but I'd love to see it.

[jednc]

Progress seems to have picked back up at the old Doblin Mill. I like the use of a different material for the top half of the building. It helps break things up. I wonder if they are reusing the removed brick?

Edited by jednc, 20 January 2009 - 07:43 PM.

[jednc]

The Morganton Planning Committee has approved the plans to tear down Henredon Furniture Plant and build a Wal-Mart Supercenter. It goes to the City Council in August I believe. The developer says he plans on 40-50 businesses eventually being located in this complex. There is also space for a home improvement center type building, but Lowes is not part of the project and Home Depot has their expansion plans on hold according to the developer.

edit: to correct spelling of Henredon...

Edited by jednc, 12 July 2009 - 01:20 PM.

[jednc]

Jake's Hamburgers is now open in downtown Morganton. I think it's been open about 1.5 weeks. I've been, and it's good. I hope Morganton will support something new and not typical for the town.

[jednc]

Figured I'd bump this thread up on the list. Does anyone know any word about how plans for the Wal-Mart Super Center are progressing?

[jednc]

The new Wal-Mart Super Center has finally broken ground. There are rumors that the development will also include a relocated Burger King, Chick-fil-a, and a Golden Coral (returning to the market). I've also heard rumors that JC Penny will open a store here, but this is puzzling since they had a store at the Fiddler's Run Shopping Center and closed it a few years back. The developer's website also has a Petsmart and a TJ Maxx included in the shopping center. These two stores surprise me though and make me wonder if they are simply placeholders on the site plans. Perhaps this same layout has been used in other developments the developer has build and they haven't bothered to change the website? Anyone out there with any info?