Wawa is coming to North Carolina

After seeing the news from WSOC’s Joe Bruno, I immediately texted my Wawa-obsessed friend in Charlotte with the good news. Not even a full second later: “Holy f–k,” he said. “Can you quote that?”

Why it matters: Y’all have been begging for a Wawa in the Carolinas for years. It’s a piece of home that northern transplants like myself miss most.

The big picture: The Pennsylvania-based company has about 1,000 convenience stores and gas stations across the mid-Atlantic region and Florida.

• It has a cult-like following for its hoagies, mac and cheese and beverages, like peach tea.

What’s happening: We don’t have details on the specific location or timeline for North Carolina’s first Wawa, but a representative tells me, “We are actively looking into potential sites for new Wawa stores in the state.”

Yes, but: Who will get the first Wawa — Charlotte or Raleigh?

• There’s only one right answer here.

The bottom line: Wawa is coming, but we’ll have to wait for more details.