A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
A “coming soon to Mebane” sign is displayed during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
A golden shovel lies among yellow Buc-ee’s hardhats during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Hardhats, dirt and shovels are prepared for the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
People listen as Mebane Mayor Ed Hooks speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Mebane Mayor Ed Hooks speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Sen. Amy Galey speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
David Belk of Charlotte wears a plush Buc-ee’s keychain during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Jonah Winkler, 2, of Burlington munches on Beaver Nuggets during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Buc-ee’s store in Mebane on Wednesday. About 200 people attended the ceremony.
N.C. Rep. Dennis Riddell speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
A fan holds Beaver Nuggets and cookies.
Mebane Mayor Ed Hooks smiles during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
A “coming soon to Mebane” sign is displayed during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
N.C. Rep. Stephen Ross speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Attendees wear Buc-ee’s attire during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Buc-ee’s freebies are laid out on a table during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Kelly Allen, chair of Alamance County Board of Commissioners, speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Melissa Enoch of Green Level wears Buc-ee’s socks and Buc-ee’s charms on her Crocs during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Buc-ee’s beef jerky is laid out on a table during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Buc-ee, the Buc-ee’s mascot, attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Buc-ee’s founder and chief executive Arch “Beaver” Aplin III thanks state and local officials for working to bring Buc-ee's to the state.
David Belk of Charlotte smiles during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Buc-ee, the mascot of Buc-ee's, and public officials pose for a photo during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel center chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Buc-ee, the mascot of Buc-ee's, and public officials shovel dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel center chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Buc-ee, the mascot of Buc-ee's, holds a shovel during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel center chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Mebane Mayor Ed Hooks signs a golden shovel during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel center chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Sam Page signs a golden shovel during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
Buc-ee, the mascot of Buc-ee's, and others shovel dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel center chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
A Buc-ee’s stuffed animal is displayed in the windshield of a Mebane fire truck during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
A rendering of the future Buc-ee’s is held during the groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the travel store chain Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road in Mebane, N.C.
The travel center will be 74,000 square feet and feature 120 gas pumps.
