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In one week, your favorite schnackz will be back as Buckhannon Sheetz announces its reopening date

The newly remodeled Buckhannon Sheetz will reopen soon. / Photo by Lily Hicks

BUCKHANNON – Buckhanon’s Sheetz will make its return on Thursday, Aug. 10, following a complete remodel.

Buckhannon’s local Sheetz will reopen with a revamped layout after being closed since March 12, 2023.

Nick Ruffner, public relations manager for Sheetz, outlined the new features the Buckhannon Sheetz will offer when it opens again.

“To continue to deliver on our mission to be the ultimate one-stop-shop, Sheetz built a brand-new store in Buckhannon that is over 6,000 square feet,” Ruffner said. “We are excited to be offering our loyal customers a new store design, which will include a restaurant-style experience with self-service kiosks, seating both inside and outside the store and a drive-through.:

Ruffner said the new store is scheduled to open on Aug. 10, 2023.

Sheetz operates over 500 locations throughout West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and North Carolina, according to its website.

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