NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based chain known for its massive convenience stores, is planning to open its first Virginia location in New Kent County.
The 74,000-square-foot store with 120 fueling stations and 557 parking spaces is planned for the exit 211 interchange just off I-64.
New Kent County’s economic development department announced on Monday via Facebook that the company has submitted a conditional use permit to the county’s Planning and Zoning Department, and it’s being reviewed. A projected opening date hasn’t been shared at this time.
That Facebook post was quickly shared by more 2,000 people thrilled to visit the future New Kent store. But if you’re out of the loop you might be asking: why are people so excited for a gas station?
Well in the words of comedian and Buc-ee’s superfan Katheleen Madigan, Buc-ee’s is “not just a gas station, it’s a lifestyle.”
Yee-haw! Virginia has arrived!
Big gas station. Yeah yeah, in the old days that is what you called a Truck Stop.
Anyways, speaking of big…hows about that new car wash across from the Walmart, Homey Depot on route 50 outside OC? Huge is an understatement! Pretty good investment