News Release

July 7, 2010
News Release Contact:
Philip Bogenberger - (804) 219-2022
E-mail: pubrel@abc.virginia.gov

Locust Grove ABC Store Will Close Temporarily for Remodeling

The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced that the ABC store in the Wilderness Corner Shopping Center, 5390 Lyndon Drive, Locust Grove will close temporarily due to remodeling. The store will close Monday, July 12 and re-open Wednesday, July 14.

The Locust Grove store, along with other recently remodeled stores, balances creativity with functionality by considering visual appeal as well as security, maintenance and accessibility for the disabled. The newly designed store will feature enhanced shelving allowing for increased product selection to meet market demand.

For customer convenience, the following locations will be open during regular hours, or visit www.abc.virginia.gov for a complete listing.

• 4185 Plank Road, Chancellor Shopping Center
  Fredericksburg, VA
• 1416 Carl D. Silver Parkway Central Park
  Fredericksburg, VA
• 185 Southgate Shopping Center
  Culpeper, VA
• 15149 Montanus Drive, Centre at Culpeper
  Culpeper, VA

A major source of revenue for Virginia, ABC has contributed more than $1.5 billion to the commonwealth in the past five years. The agency currently operates 332 state stores, and its Bureau of Law Enforcement oversees more than 15,000 ABC licensed establishments. ABC also provides alcohol education and prevention programs to citizens throughout the state. Virginia ABC remains committed to progress and innovation in carrying out its control, service and revenue mission.