Buc-ee's Coverage

Mebane aims for summer groundbreaking on Buc-ee's; improvements coming for nearby roads

Traffic concerns in Mebane are one of the main reasons people are opposed to Buc-ee's coming to the area.

WXII staff

Buc-ee's bringing change to traffic flow, roads near future Mebane location

City and state officials are looking at how to change the traffic flow along Trollingwood Hawfields Road, which will lead to the first Buc-ee's location in North Carolina.

Mebane leaders working with NCDOT to navigate Buc-ee's traffic

The super gas station was approved for Mebane in January, making it the first Buc-ee's in North Carolina. The gas station is expected to bring more people - and more traffic - from across the state.

Buc-ee's in Mebane: City leaders approve interchange changes in area where gas station will be constructed

The first Buc-ee's is coming to North Carolina. The super sized gas station is expected to bring more people - and more traffic - from across the state.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

WRAL gets a guided tour inside Buc-ee's in Florence, South Carolina

WRAL consumer reporter Keely Arthur takes us on a tour of Buc-ee's in Florence, South Carolina and checks out the wide selection of food, merchandise and more.

A behind the scenes look at Buc-ee's in Florence, South Carolina

WRAL gives you a behind-the-scenes look at a Buc-ee's gas station in Florence, South Carolina to get a sense of how big the operation is.

Buc-ee's: Traffic nightmare or travelers paradise? 5 On Your Side finds out

Buc-ee's is coming to North Carolina. While some travelers are excited about its arrival, some around Mebane have real concerns about traffic and the environmental impact.

The buc stops here: Buc-ee's the 'Disney World of gas stations' for some, but NC's first location poses real concerns

Buc-ee's has come to be a destination of its own for travelers seeking a different kind of adventure. But why?

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer; Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

It's official: Buc-ee's is coming to Mebane

Buc-ee's is coming to Mebane. After an 8-hour city council meeting Monday night, the council voted unanimously to approve the rezoning and special use permit to build North Carolina's first Buc-ee's.

Packed house as Mebane City Council takes up Buc-ee's debate

Mebane residents gathered Monday during a Mebane City Council meeting to voice their opinions about a Buc-ee's gas station coming to North Carolina. The proposed gas station would be the first in the Tar Heel State. Right now, the closest Buc-ee's to North Carolina is in Florence, South Carolina

Buc-ee's is coming to NC, city council approves 75,000 square-foot station in Mebane

Mebane residents gathered Monday during a Mebane City Council meeting to voice their opinions about a Buc-ee's gas station coming to North Carolina.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Mebane City Council holds second public hearing on proposed Buc-ee's

Buc-ee's has proposed a 75,000-square-foot facility on 32 acres of land along Trollingwood Hawfields Road and next to Interstate 85/40 in Mebane, with 600 parking spaces and 120 gas pumps. A Pilot Travel Center and Love's Travel Stop are already stationed at the same exit (Exit 152). The proposal to bring Buc-ee's to Mebane has people talking about the pros and cons.

Mebane city council to hold public hearing Monday on proposed Buc-ee's

On Monday you have the chance to share your thoughts about plans for a new Buc-ee's store near the Triangle. This would be the first Buc-ee's in North Carolina.

Pushback against Buc-ee's leads 1,100 to urge town to reject development

Buc-ee's possible arrival in Mebane has some in the city protesting against the plan, citing environmental and quality of life concerns. Others support the potential economic boost it would bring.

Mebane residents can share thoughts about proposed Buc-ee's at city council hearing Monday

On Monday, Mebane residents have the chance to share their thoughts about plans for a new Buc-ee's store near the Triangle - possibly the first Buc-ee's in North Carolina.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Is NC closer to getting its first ever Buc'ee's? Citizens debate for hours.

Is North Carolina one step closer to getting its first-ever Buc-ee's? Citizens discussed pro's and con's at a bustling council meeting in Mebane.

Buc-ee's hits snag in plans to build in NC: Planning board votes to recommend denying rezoning

After meeting for more than four hours, the Mebane Planning Board voted 3-6 to recommend denying rezoning for Buc-ee's.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

You can get paid to sample dozens of snacks at Buc-ee's

A website is offering to pay people to sample dozens of snacks at Buc-ee's.