Wawa Store Near William & Mary Campus to Close December 16th
A Wawa store in Williamsburg, Virginia, situated near William & Mary's campus, is scheduled to permanently close on December 16th. The closure, confirmed by Wawa after an evaluation, has prompted community efforts to save the store, which serves both local…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, November 10, 2026 — A Wawa convenience store located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is set to close its doors permanently on December 16th. The store is situated in close proximity to the campus of William & Mary.
The decision to close the store was confirmed by Wawa, following an internal evaluation process. This location serves a dual customer base, including local residents and students from the nearby university.
In response to the impending closure, community members have initiated efforts aimed at preserving the store. The details of these community-led initiatives were not provided.
Wawa has stated that employees affected by the closure have been offered opportunities to transfer to other Wawa locations. Information regarding the number of employees impacted or the specific alternative locations was not detailed.
The reason for the store’s closure, beyond a general “evaluation” by the company, was not specified. The process leading to the closure and the outcome of Wawa’s evaluation were not publicly detailed.
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