03/11/2026
We have had many people private message us over the past few weeks and I’ve responded to some but felt like we needed to make a public post now that insurance has finally finished up our claim (as of today) with an update regarding future plans of the store.
After months of waiting on the insurance process following the fire in December, we’ve had to make the incredibly difficult decision not to rebuild. This was not a decision we made lightly and to be honest the time we’ve had waiting on insurance definitely played part in this decision. We truly hoped we would be able to bring the store back, but unfortunately the cost to rebuild is far more than what the insurance will cover.
We know this store meant a lot to my family and to so many people in this community. Your support, kind words, and encouragement over the past few months have meant more to us than we could ever properly express.
Thank you for allowing us to spend the past 3 years with you, the conversations, and support you gave to Turnage Grocery. We will always be grateful for this community and the role you allowed us to share with you and this little store. It was such a great honor for my family to be a part of it.
— The Stanley’s
