Cant wait till lowes comes….and it will. Thats one store the county really needs.

Not a life changing event, just a convenience and savings to many.  And let’s face it, neither Macys or even Target was coming out here.  Nor likely Kroger, others.  I just know every time I visit the Midlo Walmart I see a lot of Black and Orange…..

I agree with what Gayle said.  I simply do not understand the appeal of Wal-Mart.

I was one who didn’t want a Walmart.  Not sure what I would have wanted, but that wasn’t it.  It is coming now and those of us who didn’t want it now have to learn to live with it.  I do shop at Walmart occasionally but have to tell you much of my money will still be going out of the county. I have never enjoyed the shopping experience at Walmart.  They start out clean and fresh but things change.  Pretty soon they are just a average Walmart.

Most of those employees don’t seem to be all that “thankful” to have a job.  Not that they should be.  It is all in who the management is of each store so lets hope that our kids and neighbors are lucky enough to have a managerial staff that is good to them. 

I have never enjoyed the grocery side of Walmart.  Grocery shopping for me needs to be quick and easy, and never has been there.  So I am willing to give it a chance but as proven by the other Walmarts, my expectations aren’t too high.  I am hoping more than anything that I will not be able to see it from the road, and that it stays clean near that area.  Now I will have a longer commute to and from home, more traffic, and dodge a lot more than the work trucks that are already here, but I shall learn to live with it.

It sounds like many think it will be a lifechanging event and their dream has come true.  I hope it is everything you hoped for.

3 Miles to Target, That’s only if you live on Page Road, JMHO, I like your response and respect it; the facts are why can’t my salary be spent in my county instead of supporting Chesterfield.
The Apartments are a sorer issue for everyone, but remember all that land was cleared for a large shopping center and subdivision.  So The Meade Point and Stave mill Folks still would have had a large commercial property backed up to the “buffer” anyway.  Also do you realize a lot of your County tax money was spent running water and sewer line up Anderson Highway, for future growth?
Wal Mart isn’t a going to be the save all, but every little job helps, and the new Fire Department Ladder truck that will respond to your house will be a welcome addition to our County and our outstanding Fire and EMS Service.
By the way things are already going downhill, ride through any subdivision and see all the empty , foreclosed houses, read about people living in their garages and cars in the county and look at the sharp increase in crime. Let’s be positive, take responsibility, keep our salaries in this county and quit supporting other municipalities

Personally I am thrilled to be able to pick up a box of nails, can of paint and hundreds of other items without driving a 20+ mile round trip.  And a little retail competition can only improve the current businesses customer service and prices.  Pharmacies are already forced to match Walmart and other national pharmacy prices.

You got to “vote” for Walmart and Apartments?  So assume you are on BOS?  I voiced my opionion to BOS in favor of Walmart (Jobs, shopping, retail competition, moving sales tax monies from Chesterfield to Powhatan) and against apartments (increased crime, policing, school costs, and really no real need - just east of 288 on Rt 60, across from Kroger, is a apartments construction site that has been sitting vacant for over a year?  Must be a reason?  Walmart vs. apartments - apples and oranges to me.  And to many these days, any job is a great job.  Not everyone starts out as a bank president and work experience that instills a work ethic is only good.  And a job like Walmart for young people can inspire them to achieve more.  Check out the list of current business leaders who once worked for McDonalds or other fast food chains or even delivered newspapers.  Most should not aspire to retire from Walmart but some will as managers, etc. and will do very well.

Oh yeah, GREAT jobs will come to Powhatan.  We all know that Walmart pays so well and Walmart workers are so joyful in their positions.  *snort*  I’ve already started seeing the “Say No To Apartments” signs.  I bet he same people who don’t want apartments said yes to Walmart.  Well, DUHHHHHH!  Here comes Walmart, here comes apartments, there goes the neighborhood.  Mark my words, it’s the beginning of the end of this county as we know it.  Call me nostalgic.  Call me a tree hugger, but don’t you DARE call me a hypocrite.  I voted against Walmart.  Made my calls.  Sent my emails.  When things start going down hill -and THEY WILL - it won’t be MY fault.  It’ll be yours - you people who can’t drive 3 extra miles to Target and who want those “jobs” oh glorious, wonderful Walmart jobs - can I puke now? - in our beautiful county.  Yucko!

Finally!!!!, I’m tired of going to Chesterfield and spending my hard earned money there for simple groceries and household goods.
Before the tree huggers and nostalgic “nongrowth “hypocrites jump up and down, Shopping in Powhatan is awful.
The Food Lions have gotten outragestlley expensive. The Mc Donald’s and Sheetz are understaffed and customer service is nonexistent, and yes there is the “Mom and Pop”  Powhatan Pharmacy,  oh wait I forgot , they are a national chain.
Thank you to the BOS who think of the real people of Powhatan, who like living here and don’t want to have to drive to Chesterfield, because the current Powhatan businesses take advantage of the citizens

Yeah, I look forward the opening! Imagine, new jobs in Powhatan County!
Wow, a real County Christmas Present in time for next Christmas. I might have to change my alias to “Start Spending Now”...who knows.