Office Building Sells in Busch Corporate Center in Williamsburg
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced the sale of 438 McLaws Circle, located in Busch Corporate Center, in Williamsburg.
The Arc of Greater Williamsburg purchased the 10,000 square foot office building from NRK Properties, LLC for $1,800,000 as an owner occupant.
Andy Dallas, CCIM, SIOR and Bobby Phillips, SIOR of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer handled the sale negotiations on behalf of the seller; Dawn F. Griggs, SIOR, also with Thalhimer, represented the buyer.
Area Leases Completed by Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the following recent area lease transactions:
- Peerless Restoration Services leased 12,000 square feet of industrial space at 300-328 McLaws Circle in Williamsburg. Clay Culbreth handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant.
- Fine Sign & Graphics, Inc. renewed its lease of 4,800 square feet of industrial space at Shirley Pewter Building, 5691 Mooretown Road, in Williamsburg. Dawn F. Griggs, SIOR handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the landlord.
- Colonial Behavioral Health leased 4,512 square feet of office space at 233 Water Country Pkwy. in Williamsburg. Andy Dallas, CCIM, SIORs handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the landlord.
- Citizens and Farmers Bank renewed its lease of 4,408 square feet of office space at 5208 Monticello Avenue in Williamsburg. Andy Dallas, CCIM, SIOR handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the landlord.
- Csan Enterprises renewed its lease of 2,572 square feet of office space at 461 McLaws Circle in Williamsburg. Andy Dallas, CCIM, SIOR handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the landlord.
- eXp Realty renewed its lease of 1,770 square feet of office space at Pecan Square, 4175 Ironbound Road, in Williamsburg. Andy Dallas, CCIM, SIOR handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the landlord.
Williamsburg Landing celebrates the grand opening of Community Center, 300-seat theater
Williamsburg Landing celebrated the grand opening of its new 23,000-square-foot Community Center and 300-seat theater on Dec. 4.
The state-of-the-art facility features a modern performance theater for live events, a bar, a micro-market, dedicated art studios, a music practice room and multiple gathering spaces designed to foster connection and support residents’ engagement with the arts, according to Williamsburg Landing.
The Community Center is located just off Williamsburg Landing Drive on Windward Way.
Williamsburg Landing partnered with Matthew Development Company, Guernsey-Tingle Architects, and W.M. Jordan Company to bring Anchor Cove and the Community Center to life.
WJCC Schools Superintendent to Hold Community Webinar
Williamsburg-James City County Schools Superintendent Daniel F. Keever is inviting stakeholders to a special community webinar on Monday, Dec. 15, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the future of WJCC Schools.
Over the last year, the division said its leaders have listened, learned, and gathered valuable input from staff, students, families, and community members, and now it’s time to share key findings and present the Superintendent’s Transition Plan — a roadmap that reflects that input and sets a shared vision for the months ahead. During this webinar, Keever will outline the next steps and answer questions live.
Click here to register and add the live webinar to your calendar. A recording of this webinar will be made available later.
Drive Safe Hampton Roads to Hold Truck Driver Appreciation Day
Drive Safe Hampton Roads will hold its annual Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 9-11:00 a.m. at the Southside Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel Inspection Station on Interstate 664 North, in the city of Suffolk.
This event is held annually during the holiday season to promote highway safety and express gratitude to the Hampton Roads trucking community, according to DSHR. Drive Safe Hampton Roads and Hampton Roads’ law enforcement motor carrier teams will come together to distribute educational materials and to remind drivers to buckle up. Commercial motor vehicle drivers are encouraged to participate. Along with safe driving materials, food and refreshments will be provided.
Additional partners include the Virginia Department of Transportation, Vulcan Materials, AAA Tidewater Virginia, Tidewater Community College Truck Driver Program, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Trauma Services, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Commission, DRIVE SMART Virginia, and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
Gloucester Officials to be Sworn In
Recently elected Gloucester County Board of Supervisors and Gloucester County School Board members will be sworn in during a special ceremony on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse, the county announced.
Clerk of the Circuit Court, Cathy Dale, will administer the oath of office to newly elected Board of Supervisors members Nicholas A. Bonniville, Shannon L. Hanson, and Joseph A. Leming, and to newly elected and re-elected School Board members Carlton Drew, Anita Parker and Nicole McPherson.
The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact the Gloucester County Administrator’s Office at 804-693-4042.
York County Waste Management Facility Closed Dec. 13
The York County Solid Waste Management Center will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 13. This closure includes the citizen drop-off area, the recycling center, and the VPPSA Compost Facility, the county said.
The county previously announced the center would close at 1 pm on Saturday, Dec. 20. Normal operations will resume on Monday, Dec. 22.
For more information, contact the Waste Management Center at 757-890-3780 or at yorkcounty.gov/
Williamsburg Recycling Cart Delivery Update
The City of Williamsburg said Republic Services has completed the delivery of new recycling carts to city households.
The city added it is aware that some households have received an incorrect recycling cart size. Residents who previously had a 65-gallon or 95-gallon cart should have received a 95-gallon cart. Customers who previously had a 35-gallon cart should have received the same 35-gallon size.
Those who received an incorrect cart size can fill out an online form to request a new size. The city noted it is prioritizing requests for larger carts at this time.
Poquoson Christmas Parade Rescheduled for Dec. 19
Poquoson Parks and Recreation announced the rescheduled date is Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. for the annual Christmas Parade.
Originally slated for Dec. 5, the parade was postponed due to inclement weather.
Those who wish to make an entry for the new date, applications are available at Poquosonrec.com and need to be received by Dec. 12 at Parks and Recreation.
Grove Christian Outreach Center Receives Donation from Anheuser-Busch Williamsburg
York-Poquoson Social Services Food Drive
Donation boxes to assist with the York-Poquoson Social Services Food Drive are now available at City Hall and the Parks and Recreation office.
According to the city, non-perishable items requested to help families in need include canned vegetables, fruit, soup, meat, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, rice, boxed meals, and dry/canned beans. Breakfast items such as cereal, oatmeal, granola bars, shelf stable milk, and juice are also requested. There is also an additional need for diapers of all sizes and baby formula. Monetary donations are also accepted; checks can be made payable to TPSO Community Fund.
Items collected will be used during the monthly food bank distribution at Emmaus Baptist Church and at the Food Closet at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.
Input Needed on JCC Social Services Programs
Social Services, working with the William & Mary School of Public Policy, wants to hear from those who have ideas on how James City County’s Department of Social Services could improve programs for the community.
The confidential online survey takes approximately five minutes to complete. Even the feedback of those who have never received assistance or have used programs like SNAP, Medicaid, Child Care or Housing is important, the county said.
For more information about Social Services, visit the website or call 757-259-3100.
Williamsburg Chapter, SAR Takes Part in Yorktown Day Celebrations
Williamsburg SAR compatriots attended the Yorktown Day celebrations on Oct. 19. One of the events was the annual SAR Thomas Nelson Jr. Commemoration. Nelson lived in Yorktown, but during the Yorktown Siege, his house was used by Lord Cornwallis as the British headquarters. Due to the federal government shutdown, the commemoration was moved to York Hall instead of the traditional Nelson graveside service.
Williamsburg Chapter, SAR supports Bringing Home Eliza Project
On Thursday, Oct. 23, the remains of Eliza Monroe Hay (1786-1840), the daughter of President James Monroe (1758-1825), were interred in the Monroe family plot, Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond. The Executive Director for James Monroe’s Highland, Sara Bon-Harper, was the Mistress of Ceremonies.
Eliza’s journey from an unmarked grave in Paris, France, to her family’s plot in Richmond was championed by Barbara Vorndick — a biographer of Eliza Hay and coordinator for the project — and an international team of philanthropists, governmental officials, historical foundations and lineage societies, according to the chapter.
The effort, considered by one James Monroe interpreter to be the “…most significant historical reparation since John Paul Jones,” included support ranging from direct descendants of Eliza Hay who served as pallbearers — Robert Patterson, Michael Kamtman, Jeremiah Kamtman, and John D. Richardson — to the Honorable George and Susan Allen as well as State Sen. Bryce E. Reeves.
Lineage societies present at the reinternment included the Sons of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Society of the Daughters of 1812.
The Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution, was involved in the celebration of Eliza’s arrival in the United States. The participating Williamsburg Chapter members were Gary Dunaway and John Lynch, the event’s color guard commander.
Williamsburg Chapter, SAR Takes Part in Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Hampton
The Commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton was hosted by the Thomas Nelson Jr. Chapter, SAR on Oct. 26. The battle pitted the British Royal Navy against Hampton patriot militia and a detachment from the Culpeper minutemen battalion.
The British intended to bombard Hampton in retaliation for the patriot burning of a British ship that had grounded on the shore during a storm. The Patriot riflemen were able to drive off the bombarding ships before much damage was done to the town.
Several Williamsburg Chapter SAR compatriots attended the ceremony, with several of them participating in the color guard.
