Occasionally I do enjoy a KFC meal, but I suppose I'll never have one here again. Yep, that is the look of progress! The Kentucky Fried Chicken on State St. has been demolished and by the looks of it - it only took about 30 minutes to reduce it to this. As you are aware, the $45 Million Baptist Hospital mixed use development is now underway. To quote directly from the Greater Belhaven Neighborhood Foundation, the "development will include, retail space, medical offices, townhomes and a parking garage. It is expected to take approximately 18 months to complete." You've probably noticed that they've installed perimeter fence around the whole site now, and demolition will continue south and in a clockwise pattern as they tear down the remaining structures.
If you haven't yet seen the renderings of what is coming, then you've got to see them
here. It will be impressive, and there is even talk about a restaurant space coming available on Manship St. which will face the current Baptist Healthplex. It ought to be fun to watch, and check back in often - we'll be posting fun updates as progress continues.
As for fried chicken, do not fret - McDade's has a dynamite lunch plate.
