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Food City's investment in new Marion store exceeds $15M

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Sep 20, 2026
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For the ribbon cutting, Steven Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer, was joined by his young granddaughter -- perhaps a fourth-generation grocer.

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Steven Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer, thanked the store's staff, saying they put life in it.

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Disabled American Veterans Chapter 39 helped with the patriotic portion of the ceremony.

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The flag of the USA was raised over the store for the first time Tuesday evening.

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Skip the Owl is the new School Bucks program representative.

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Samples of deli foods were available to tempt customers.

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These folks found a place to rest.

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The bakery also offered tasty treats.

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Ken Heath described Food City’s investment in its new supermarket as the largest investment in Marion in his three-decades-plus tenure working as the town’s director of community and economic development.

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