Gas station construction continues in Chronicle
By Sam Kirk
Construction of the gas station at the corner of E Maiden Road and NC-150 is proceeding according to plans.
The gas station is being constructed by Home Run Market Properties LLC. The project has been in the works since 2022, when the property was purchased by the Statesville-based gas station chain for $1.2 million.
Catawba County approved several permits in April, including permits for plumbing, electrical, zoning, and sewer.
Permits stipulate that the concrete slab cannot be poured until approval is received from the City of Hickory for water and sewer utilities.
Work has continued on the foundation, plumbing, grading, and electrical.
The gas station will have eight pumps, according to the site plan and permits.
A 5,286 square foot convenience store will be constructed on the site.
The convenience store will also have a built-in food service known as “Metro Bistro,” a Home Run affiliated delicatessen also located in several of the company’s other gas stations.
“Metro Bistro at Home Run Markets has you covered with healthy and hearty options for any time of day,” a company statement reads. “Don’t drive hungry, our Metro Bistro Delis serve a wonderful menu with something for everyone.”
Food options will include “Fresh salads, flavor-packed wraps. grilled panini sandwiches. hot & crispy pizza. breakfast favorites. sides & extras,” according to the post.
The original site plans included a car wash, but no car wash has been mentioned in any of the approved permits.
As a condition of approval for their permits, Home Run Markets will realign E Maiden Road.