Virginia

New Kent, Va. —Buc-ee’s has purchased 27.7 acres off I-64 in the Richmond suburb of New Kent with plans to develop the brand’s first location in Virginia. Upon completion, the Buc-ee’s Super Center will comprise 75,000 square feet of retail space, 120 fueling stations, electric vehicle chargers and more than 650 parking spaces. Construction on the project is scheduled for completion within the next 24 months. Nathan Shor of S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. represented both the seller and Buc-ee’s in the land acquisition.

Mechanicsville, Va. — WEDGE Acquisitions LLC has purchased a 1.73-acre parcel in Mechanicsville for $690,000 for the development of a retail strip center. Upon completion, the property will comprise 6,500 square feet. Dunkin’ Donuts will anchor the center. Nathan Shor represented WEDGE in the transaction and Douglas Tice, III represented the seller, Lisa  Waitman.   It should be WEDGE, yes?

Williamsburg, Va. — Entertainment concept Uptown Alley has purchased the former Yankee Candle building in Williamsburg, with plans to open its fifth entertainment venue. The multilevel, mixed-use building is located on a six-acre site at 2200 Richmond Road. Dawn Griggs and Rob Wright of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented the seller, Fulton Bank, in the $4 million sale. Upon completion, which is scheduled before the end of this year, the venue will feature upscale bowling, duckpin bowling, an arcade and a chef-driven restaurant.