All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Kroger gas station stages soft opening on Groundhog Day; grand opening planned for Feb. 9

The gas station at Buckhannon Kroger opened bright and early Feb. 2. / Photo by Monica Zalaznik

TENNERTON – A grand opening for the new Kroger gas station is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 9.

James Menees, corporate affairs manager for Kroger’s mid-Atlantic region, confirmed Thursday that a ribbon-cutting and grand opening is scheduled for 10 a.m. morning. Menees said customers who have a Kroger Plus card are eligible to receive 20 cents off per gallon from Feb. 9 through Saturday, Feb. 12.

The fuel center opened quietly at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, creating a buzz on social media.

Menees projected the station would be completed in late January or early February in a previous story.

“This is a significant offering, and we know that the community and the residents are looking forward to the fuel center being completed and open for business,” Menees said.

To learn more about the Kroger fuel points program, click here.

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