By Lori Kersey On its first day of operation in more than a year, the Kroger gas station at Crossings Mall had steady business Friday, manager Dan Workman said. The fuel center opened at 6 a.m. Residents still have a few more weeks to wait for the grocery store, though. Workman said it's pushing to reopen at the end of August. "I've had a few hugs this morning," Workman said.