These pictures were taken this week of Wal-mart signs at the PepsiCo warehouse that is the future development site of Himmelrich Associates that was previously presented to the community as a Harris Teeter.
UPDATE: Reportedly, the developer claims this is a short-term warehouse lease (2-3 months), and that their plans haven't changed. It should also be noted that their plans involve a big box grocery anchor. Wal-mart often presents itself as a grocer, and there has been no commitment from Harris Teeter to the space presented to the community.
Also, given the severity and frequency of flooding in the area, it would be wise for everyone involved if the drainage effect of such a development in a flood plain be revisited.
UPDATE: Developers confirm that Wal-mart has a short-term lease to store materials. They also state that they are pursing a big box retail anchor for the site, but they claim to not be pursuing Wal-mart as tenant at this point in time. We are still trying to confirm that Wal-mart hasn't expressed interest in the site for retail development.
UPDATE: Developers are saying Wal-mart has expressed no retail interest in the property.