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Updated: 10:37 PM Apr 12, 2008
Neighbors Concerned about New Wal-Mart
It's been one month since the super Wal-Mart opened its doors in Putnam County and now many neighbors are unhappy about their big new neighbor.
Posted: 9:25 PM Apr 11, 2008Reporter: Laurabree Austin Email Address: laurabree.austin@wsaz.com |
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HURRICANE, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- It's been one month since the super Wal-Mart opened its doors in Putnam County and now many neighbors are unhappy about their big new neighbor.
Excitement was in the air at the grand opening of the new Hurricane Wal-Mart and while the cheering might be over there are still plenty of people coming to shop.
That's good news for Wal-Mart, but neighbor John Clay says it's been tough. His frustration isn't so much with the store but with the customers.
"Well the Wal-Mart doesn't bother us but you have young kids with boom boxes in their cars, or whatever you call them things and they absolutely vibrate the house," said Clay.
The increased noise and traffic make his neighborhood a far cry from what it used to be.
Stores like A to Z Supermarket have been here for more than a half a century and they knew Wal-Mart would have an effect.
"The first couple weeks we were down at least 10%, if not more," said Dan Hodges, a manager at the store.
But this family owned business said it wasn't as bad as they expected.
Latest Comments
I made my 1st (AND LAST) trip to the new Hurricane WalMart on Saturday. Customer Service was NIL. Traffic Pattern is the worst for a shopping area I've ever been to. For the neighbors soooo close by, I just hope you can get out of there permanently!!! Can't believe ENGINEERS involved designed such an atrosity.
Hey MARK! Why do you complain so much about Wal-Mart, how rude they are and what lousy neighbors they are but yet you use them to promote your business? You really ticked me off last night! I came out of Wal-Mart and found that you had touched my car, my personal property by leaving a stupid flyer promoting your business. Just so you know I didn't want your trash so I wadded it up and placed in your front yard. I should have spit on it or used it as TP first.
I absolutely love A-Z but they have to do a bit better to compete. Their meat is unequaled but out of date milk and eggs on the shelves and rotting produce don't help their cause. I also love/hate Walmart. It did bring jobs and more commerce is coming. Mr. Halburn's vendeta against WalMart is getting old. You can still sell your property and move. Change happens. I have new neighbors too. If I can't get along with them to the point of mental anguish, I'll cut my losses and leave.
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