T's Corner

If any of my readers happen to travel on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, near the Chincoteague and Assateague islands, be sure to make this family owned and operated convenience store a stop on your list. T’s Corner of Oak Hall, Virginia. T’s Corner was founded in 1936 by Mr. T Mears (“Mr. T” for short). No, it’s not “I pity the fool!” Mr. T for those who were wondering. The store was passed down to Mr. T’s son, Rodney Mears, but everyone calls him Mr. Rodney.

In 1986, Mr. Rodney added his own video rental place, connecting it to his father’s establishment. Corner Videos is one of the very few movie rental business’ that still offer VHS, along with DVD and Blu-Ray. Corner Videos also offers video game rental for the three leading consoles- Xbox 360, Wii, and PS3. After a few expansions, Mr. Rodney added extra services for his customers such as Virginia Lottery, Western Union, VHS Players repair (no longer in service), Tanning Salon, and Prepaid Cell Phone Minutes.

Along with the convenience store attributes, T’s Corner also offers TNT Fireworks, Exxon Fuel, and souvenirs for all ages. Did I mention they are also a cigarette outlet? They offer the best Virginia prices for cigarettes, cigars, and tobaccos. After purchasing your discounted cigarettes, make sure to purchase an old fashion fountain soda. By old fashion, I mean old fashion. They use carbonated water, add in the syrup (Coca-Cola products only), and stir it… With a spoon! Now that’s what I call customer care. If you wanted to, grab a Greyhound bus ticket and take a Greyhound bus to any destination Greyhound offers. Why not? T’s Corner sells bus tickets, ships packages via Greyhound, and is a pick-up/drop-off location.

In July, the neighboring islands have their annual Pony Penning. It takes place on the LAST Wednesday of July, every year. T’s Corner offers every Pony Penning supply you need such as: auction handbooks, stuffed horses, pony shirts, and more information than I can provide.

If you spend enough time in there, you’ll soon come to know the great people that work there. To name a few, there are Mr. Rodney, Mrs. Dee, Druann, and Dawn. When you do visit the corner of Lankford Highway and Chincoteague Road, tell them Daniel says hi.

Quotes of Mr. Rodney:
"If you can lean, you can clean."
"Can't sell on an empty shelf."
"Mr. Mears? That's my father."