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Williamsburg’s Susan Tarley to be first from city to lead Va. State Bar
Susan Tarley, an attorney from Williamsburg, is set to become the president-elect of the Virginia State Bar this month. She will serve as the…
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Rev. Lisa Green: Defending Biblical DEI values under attack this Pentecost
Rev. Lisa Green wrote a Daily Press opinion column discussing the Pentecost holiday and Biblical values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Green argues these…
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Climate change killing insects drives severe bird declines
William & Mary biology professor Dan Cristol states severe insect population declines, or the “insect apocalypse,” are the primary cause of well-documented bird population…
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JCC Police, York-Poquoson Sheriff in Special Olympics Torch Run
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS Local law enforcement agencies participated in the annual Special Olympics Torch Run. The James City County Police Department…
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WJCC begins elementary redistricting talks for 2027 pre-K centers
WJCC Schools began early talks this week with consulting firm MGT regarding potential redistricting of elementary schools, prompted by the anticipated opening of two…
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Williamsburg/York 911 Callers Can Now Share Photos/Video
The Peninsula Regional Emergency Communications Center announced on Thursday that 911 callers in the Peninsula region can now share real-time video and photos. The…
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RWRH pharmacy cuts COPD readmissions, helps patients breathe better
A pharmacy program at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester has launched an initiative to reduce readmissions for COPD patients. The program provides bedside…
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Navy Yorktown, Dominion explore energy options incl. nuclear reactor
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown leaders and Dominion Energy signed an agreement on June 6, 2025, to explore building energy resiliency projects at the station.…
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Yarn shop opens, Shorty’s Diner adds York Co site, Regal Cinema renovates
Colorful Stitches Fine Yarn, owned by Bonnie J. Burton, opened at 409 W. Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchants Square, Williamsburg, in April, with…
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James Blair MS renaming debate continues at town hall on slavery.
An activist-led town hall in Williamsburg discussed renaming James Blair Middle School Thursday. The Village Initiative hosted the forum at the Stryker Center to…
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Faith into action: Speak up, commit, educate to heal community
A Coming to the Table – Historic Triangle meeting in May at Williamsburg Christian Church featured local ministers discussing faith in action for racial…
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Grafton grad Spector wins Trailzilla 5K (18:52), moves to Germany July
Bethany Spector, 35, of Yorktown, won the women’s race at the Trailzilla Fast 5K on June 3 with a time of 18:52. Benjamin Perry,…