UPDATED: Busch Gardens set to reopen Aug. 6
Updated Thursday, July 30: Busch Gardens will reopen to the public Aug. 6, although not the entire park, SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. announced Thursday. The park will open for the first time this year Aug. 6-16 for its Coasters and Craft Brews event. Three roller coasters and the Screamin’ Swing ride will be open, and the […]
Colonial Williamsburg to reopen on limited basis June 14
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation announced Friday that it will open for limited public programming at some of its historic sites on June 14 while the state moves into Phase 2 of Gov. Ralph Northam’s “Forward Virginia” plan. “We are eager to welcome employees and guests back to Colonial Williamsburg, but reopening our public sites requires […]
William & Mary Law School names new dean
The William & Mary Law School announced Monday that A. Benjamin Spencer will become its next dean, effective July 1. Spencer will also serve as a Chancellor Professor of Law. Spencer succeeds Davison M. Douglas, who has served as dean for more than 10 years. Douglas will return to the school’s faculty after Spencer takes […]
Colonial Williamsburg extends closures through May, plans additional furloughs
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is extending its closures through May 31 and is furloughing additional staff. The nonprofit, which owns and operates the Historic Area, museums, hotels, restaurants and other attractions, had originally announced closures would last through April 30. The Williamsburg Lodge, which has remained open to assist the city and public health officials with […]
Williamsburg apartment complex sells for $26.25M
A 224-unit apartment complex in Williamsburg sold for $26.25 million, New York City-based commercial real estate company Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC announced Friday. The Regency at Longhill apartments are located at 5302 Lane Place Drive, which is less than 3 miles from the Warhill Sports Complex, the Williamsburg Premium Outlets mall, Highway 60 and Humelsine […]
Colonial Williamsburg closing most hotels, furloughing staff
In response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, Colonial Williamsburg is expanding its closures to include most of its hotels and will furlough most hospitality staff after April 11. The already-financially challenged history tourism foundation has also immediately instituted pay cuts for all employees making more than $50,000 per year, with the highest-paid managers taking the […]
Water heater manufacturer will create 180 jobs in James City County
Navien Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of a South Korean manufacturer of water heaters and boilers, is setting up shop at the former Lumber Liquidators building in James City County, creating 180 manufacturing jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday. This is the first U.S. manufacturing operation for KD Navien, which is headquartered in Seoul, and the […]