Will Powhatan Residents Be Shopping in a New Walmart in their County?
According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Powhatan may be the future site of a new Walmart store. Walmart representatives met with local leaders yesterday to dicsuss opening a store on the easter end of the county. Many residents have voiced their concern over bringing the big-box store into Powhatan. They are worried that the retail giant will negatively affect small businesses and quality of living. This is not simply a hot topic for business owners in the area, homeowners should also be aware of the project. Adding a new shopping facility can boost area property values, however, those gains could be wiped out if the addition of the super-store harms area businesses. “Wal-Mart may be coming to Powhatan County. Representatives from the retail giant met with local leaders yesterday to discuss plans to bring a store to the eastern end of the county. The 53-acre property being considered is on the north side of U.S. 60, just west of state Route 675 near the entrance to the Luck Stone pla
