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First Charlotte Publix set to open next month

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Eyewitness News has learned that Publix will open its first Charlotte store next month.

The store opening in Ballantyne was delayed by heavy rain, but Publix still expects it to open by the end of February.

Publix has been mailing flyers to people in the area, urging them to give the new store a try when it opens.

Several other stores are planned for Charlotte or are under construction.