“Second-hand care, like second-hand clothes, comes easily off and on,” Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities
Vana S shared on NextDoor, Southland Pines on Aug. 23: “Hi Neighborhood, is there a reason we are getting another 7-11? We already have one on Ramsey Street. I am happy with our neighborhood Circle K. If you have time, please go to the City Council meeting on Monday (08/25/25).”
The Fayetteville City Council voted 7-3 to approve rezoning for the intersection of MacArthur Road and Stacy Weaver Drive. The College Lake community‘s position was a No vote for rezoning for the 7-11. 7-11 began in 1927 as the Southland Ice Company in Dallas, Texas, and evolved into the world’s first convenience store by selling staple groceries. It was eventually renamed to 7-11 to reflect their 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. hours. Fayetteville’s economic policy focuses on attracting private investment to diversify the tax base, create jobs, improve the quality of life, and emphasize support of small businesses, according to Fayetteville’s Economic & Community Development.
The challenges of the rezoning for 7-11 for North Fayetteville begin with the existing Circle K and local businesses in the strip mall. The retail businesses are convenience-style food businesses such as pizza, Chinese food and quick snacks…