I'm going to sound like a freak saying this but I was mesmerized by this store! So big and so much variety. I do not live in NC but this was the best Publix I've ever been in. First off they have a Starbucks inside! Yasss.
Second they have a food bar in the middle by the deli and bakery. There's a salad bar, an olive bar, a soup station and a hot food bar. Very nice if you work near by and come here for lunch.
They had a separate section for "specialty cheese". That's amazing and its right next to the wine section. They knew what they were doing when arranging this store! I wish all Publix locations were like this one.