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A new Walmart store opened in Newport News on Jan. 30, 2013. Photo by WAVY/Larry Carney.

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Walmart opens doors in Newport News

Updated: Wednesday, 30 Jan 2013, 7:52 AM EST
Published : Wednesday, 30 Jan 2013, 7:50 AM EST

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) - The first Walmart Neighborhood Market store in the Newport News area opened its doors Wednesday morning.

The store, located at 11214 Jefferson Ave., kicked off its grand opening at 7:30 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The community is invited to visit the store for samples, giveaways and other events throughout the day.

The celebration also includes $8,000 in grants to support Special Olympics, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula, Food Bank of Virginia and The Volunteer Center.

The store will be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.
 

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