First Look: Inside the New Hope Mills Sheetz Location on Chickenfoot Road

After months of clearing and construction, Hope Mills, you're finally about to get your new Sheetz open on Chickenfoot Road.

The newest location in North Carolina - at 310 Chickenfoot Road - is set to open Thursday morning, with a grand opening celebration set for Friday morning.

The store has a soft opening scheduled for this Thursday, February 15, 2024 followed by the official ribbon cutting and grand opening on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.  Consider this your official invitation to stop by.

Earlier today, I was in the neighborhood and just decided to stop in and take a look. As I was making my way around the exterior, a kind young man named Garrett introduced himself and said welcome to Sheetz. Come on in and let me show you around.

Garrett said "Our goal is to take convenience to another level. Whether it's 2 in the morning or 2 in the afternoon, Sheetz in Hope Mills will always be open and serving up fuel, food and almost anything else that you might need."

Sheetz began back in 1952 in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Click here to learn how it all began.

Upon entering the Hope Mills store, the first thing I noticed were the initials M-T-O. Garrett said the abbreviation stands for Made-To-Order food made just the way you want it. Whether you are hungry for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a quick bite, Sheetz has you covered. Garrett also pointed out the fresh fruit, the yogurt selection and the cheese offerings.

My new friend Garrett also took the time to point out the delicious Schweetz bakery. If you have a sweet tooth, Sheetz can satisfy that as well. To learn more about the many food, snack and on-the-go selections, click here.

For those who love their coffee, enjoy grinding your own beans right in the store and then brewing your own delicious cup of Joe. For any other beverage, check the huge Sheetz cooler. I am sure you will find your favorite. Beer lovers, enjoy the Walk In Beer Cave. For more on the incredible Sheetz beverage inventory, click here.

Garrett, whom I later learned was the store manager, also encouraged me to download the Sheetz app. You can conveniently order food that you can pick up or have delivered, you can save on gas, receive online offers and so much more. Click here for more information on the Sheetz app.

Here's a look around the new location. Hope we'll see you out at the new Sheetz location in Hope Mills this weekend!

There's nothing like saying "I Love You" for the first time. But what happens when they don't say it back?

Ah, unrequited love! It's already pretty scary to go out on a limb and gather up your nerve to spill your heart's deepest desires to its intended target. But when it gets kicked back, it can be devastating, however, Reddit users are sharing some of the more humorous rejections they've gotten.

According to WebMd, unrequited love (which is obviously a medical condition) is defined as "When you develop romantic feelings for another person who doesn't feel them back, it's unrequited love. Whether you're longing for your crush to make a move or you've told them how you feel and are rejected, this kind of love remains one-sided. If the other person doesn't have romantic feelings like you do, there are ways to move forward. At the same time, if someone expresses love for you that you can't return, there are ways to address it."

Hey, it happens to the best of us and in this digital age of instant social media posting, people are coming together to share the worst responses to telling another of their feelings. Check some of the most unfortunate responses to "I Love You."

Love is complex and if this has happened to you, take heart. It's not the end of the world, even if it feels like it. When I started dating, post-divorce, a wise friend of mine told me "You're not going to be everyone's cup of tea and that's ok."

She was right and you're going to be ok.

Ouch. Ok, while this is a painful response it's not to hard to laugh off. Just toss your hair back and bat your eyes and say "Of course, silly!"

Brutal honesty. Honestly, if someone gives this replay, you may want to rethink your crush tastes. Because while's its honest, it's very harsh and do you really want to gift your heart to harshness?
https://www.tiktok.com/@rated_r_tiktok/video/7223801098799205638?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7322415507784255006

This sounds like someone who has had enough therapy to tell the difference. Self awareness is real and this response may clue you in to take a deeper look at your object of desire.
https://www.tiktok.com/@shush.bush8/video/7299632867351579934?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7322415507784255006

Ok, that is a valid question. You can play this off easily and move on with your life or you can really analyze your all your interactions with this person. Is there always alcohol involved in your interactions? Red flag.
https://youtube.com/shorts/BUPDEESzmFs?si=G2iJtohNoP6W48RP

Umm....Probably should get out of that person's house. Just sayin'
https://www.tiktok.com/@lemonadetea8/video/7217245165335940398?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7322415507784255006

That's pretty straight forward.. Getting blocked isn't this end of the world, though. It may sting, but it frees you up to take on new hobbies. Put that energy back on you, boo.

Polite but non committal.  Like the relationship.

How very Han Solo of them. Unless a super-sized ego is on your list of turn-ons, you may have just saved yourself a lot of time and heartbreak.
https://youtu.be/kdlRmWd_R7A?si=2ph8GsXOmu8qGxRb

Yikes. This reply is so awkward, that your only recourse is to make it even more uncomfortable. Maintain fierce eye contact. Start smiling slowly, show all your teeth. Never speak to them again.

Slowly backs out of the room....... Seriously, though, this probably one of the gentler let downs you could receive. Do what you can to salvage at least a friendship with this kind soul.

There are only a few select area codes where this is the desired answer. And if this is how they want to play the situation, pull their hair and run away. Like a real sibling would.

"Finds the nearest rock to crawl under". The best way to when your intended crush laughs at your love is to just put on a brave face, laugh as well, play it off and then flame them in the group chat with your homies.

Sigh, the ol' "you're sweet" move. The best you can do is just move along and get close to their best friend and show them how sweet you can be.