Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
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Latest Stories
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Public Safety Service Coverage: Williamsburg Readiness and Prevention Guide for Residents
Public safety coverage in Williamsburg is about more than incident headlines. The stronger resident lens is readiness and prevention: who is staffed to respond,…
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Housing Affordability Reality Check (Feb. 2026): Rent, Listings, Permits, and Policy in Williamsburg
This is the first installment of our monthly Housing Affordability Reality Check for Williamsburg-area residents. The goal is simple: combine market pricing, local policy…
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Williamsburg Local Business Health Check: Is Downtown Growing or Shrinking?
Is downtown Williamsburg growing or shrinking? Based on current city-published updates, the near-term signal is measured growth: a new incentive-backed hospitality opening, an expanded…
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Williamsburg Government Weekly Recap: Budget, Safety, Traffic, and Service Updates
Williamsburg-area residents saw a dense week of local government action across budgeting, public safety, traffic operations, and seasonal compliance rules. Here is a source-documented…
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James City County Sets Feb. 27 Special Meeting on Potential Tax Refund Up to 16 Million Dollars
James City County will hold a special Board of Supervisors meeting on Friday, Feb. 27, to consider a budget amendment tied to a potential…
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Housing Proposal Pipeline: How York County and Williamsburg Are Moving From Policy to Project Delivery
Housing policy in the Historic Triangle is often discussed in broad terms, but a closer look at current local programs shows a clearer pattern:…
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York County Fire Chief Kopczynski Retires, Baldwin Appointed July 1
YORK COUNTY FIRE CHIEF CHANGE OF COMMAND York County held a ceremony honoring the retirement of Fire Chief Stephen P. Kopczynski. Allen W. Baldwin…
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Yorktown Victory YMCA expands: adds studios, child care, lobby by Dec 2025
VICTORY FAMILY YMCA RENOVATIONS UNDERWAY Renovations are currently happening at the Victory Family YMCA in Yorktown. The two-part project includes an expanded lobby and…
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JCC, York, W’burg July 4: Offices, Libraries, Waste Impacts
JULY FOURTH CLOSURES IN HISTORIC TRIANGLE James City County offices, recreation centers, libraries, and waste drop-off sites are closed. James City County parks and…
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VA Home Sales Dip 0.6%, Prices Climb 3.5% in May 2025
VIRGINIA HOME PRICES RISE DESPITE SLOW SALES Home sales activity in Virginia remained subdued in May 2025, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline.…
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Williamsburg & Yorktown: July 4th events, fireworks, free admission
JULY FOURTH CELEBRATIONS IN HISTORIC TRIANGLE Events are planned in Williamsburg and Yorktown for the 249th Fourth of July. Colonial Williamsburg offers free one-day…
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Kale reviews books on Route 66, NCIS in Panama, Charlottesville
Deborah Baker’s book “Charlottesville: An American Story” examines the August 12, 2017, protest in Charlottesville, Virginia. Over 1,000 protesters gathered against removing a Robert…