Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
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Parent With Purpose: Create the Home Life You Want Without a Blueprint
Pharmacist and author Dr. Jade L. Ranger writes in her column on parenting about the importance of raising children with purpose, even if one…
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Feds Release Delayed $8.6M Virginia Infrastructure Grants
VIRGINIA RECEIVES DELAYED FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS Virginia will receive $8.6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funds are part of a national…
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Williamsburg Jewelers talks gold, repairs, custom design, engagements, contest
HOMETOWN RADIO INTERVIEW WITH WILLIAMSBURG JEWELERS Michael Fagan, owner of Williamsburg Jewelers, was interviewed on Hometown Radio. He discussed the current surging gold prices.…
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No charges for JCC officers in fatal shooting of armed man near outlets
Two James City County police officers will not face charges for the fatal shooting of James Andrew Evans on March 30. The shooting occurred…
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Thousands protest Trump in Hampton Roads ‘No Kings’ rallies Saturday
Thousands of Hampton Roads residents are expected to join national “No Kings” protests across the region Saturday. Demonstrations are planned in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia…
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Army 250th in Yorktown; Fort Eustis hosts public event Fri
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll attended an Army 250th birthday commemoration in Yorktown on Thursday. Fort Eustis in…
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Williamsburg Juneteenth events June 15-19: Parks, CW, Jamestown, W&M & more.
The York-James City-Williamsburg NAACP hosts a Juneteenth Community Fest at Freedom Park Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., featuring music, food, and history.…
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Jamestown Settlement Juneteenth: Prelude June 15; Free entry June 19
JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT JUNETEENTH EVENTS Jamestown Settlement will host a “Prelude to Juneteenth” event on June 15. They will also offer free admission on the…
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Crozet’s Neil Handa Wins VA Civics Bee at Colonial Williamsburg, advances
NATIONAL CIVICS BEE VIRGINIA STATE FINALS Neil Handa from Henley Middle School won the 2025 National Civics Bee Virginia State Finals. The event was…
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WCAC Awards Members Show Winners; Judged by Ken Wright; Open Thru 7/25 Wed-Sat 11-3
WILLIAMSBURG AREA NEWS BRIEFS The Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center (WCAC) honored winners at its annual Members’ Show opening, which is open through July 25.…
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JBLE Fort Eustis invites community to Army 250th festival June 13
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS CELEBRATES ARMY 250TH WITH PUBLIC FESTIVAL Joint Base Langley-Eustis invites the community to a free Army 250th Birthday Festival at Fort…
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JCC approves permit for new $239M gov center 4-1 despite opposition
James City County Supervisors approved a special use permit for a new government center at 5231 Longhill Road by a 4-1 vote Tuesday night…