I'm happy to report that Harris Teeter is now up to snuff with the rest of their locations. The store is MUCH larger, well -stocked, fits in nicely with the feel of the neighborhood, and is even eco-friendly. I can actually shop in summer-wear and not freeze my bum off now, which I am very happy about! There is now a dining area, Starbucks, a much larger pre-made meal area, and actually way more of a selection than other competitive stores in the area across all aisles.
It is a bit pricier than some of the other options (e.g Food Lion/Walmart) and the parking lot is still way too small (which blows my mind as this was an issue before the renovation as well). Overall though I think they did a nice job and I am happy to have Harris Teeter back in the neighborhood.