BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Excitement is building in Irondale as the city prepares to welcome its first Costco — a development that city leaders and residents alike say is more than just convenient shopping.
For many, it signals the start of a transformative era for the small but ambitious community.
Until now, the nearest Costco for Irondale residents was in Hoover, a roughly 30-minute drive. That distance has kept some shoppers away, but not for much longer…