Roller coaster enthusiasts know all about the Shockwave stand-up coaster at Kings Dominion, but those who haven't taken a ride on the attraction must hurry before it closes forever on August 9.

When the Shockwave roller coaster opened at Kings Dominion in 1986, it was a big deal for visitors and for park employees. “There were vigorous arguments about who would test-ride it in the morning,” ...

This Sunday is the final opportunity to catch a ride on the Shockwave roller coaster at Kings Dominion. The amusement park that it would retire the coaster on Aug. 9 to make room for newer pieces. The ...

Six Flags visitors who decided to take a mid-morning ride on the Shockwave roller coaster had their gratification delayed when they were stranded on the coaster’s first ascent. Twitter user Andrew ...

DOSWELL, Va. (AP) - Kings Dominion is retiring its Shockwave stand-up roller coaster. Media outlets say Kings Dominion announced Thursday that Shockwave will close in August for future growth in the ...

Kings Dominion is retiring its Shockwave stand-up roller coaster. The Virginia theme park announced Thursday that Shockwave will close Aug. 9 to make way for future growth in the park's Candy Apple ...