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York-Poquoson Sheriff warns of rising scams, offers prevention tips.
SCAM PREVENTION TIPS FROM YORK-POQUOSON SHERIFF’S OFFICE The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office warns residents about rising scams like the EZ-Pass toll scam. Criminals are constantly…
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WJCC high schools celebrate seniors with DoG Street parade June 4
WJCC SCHOOLS CELEBRATE GRADUATES Seniors from Warhill, Jamestown, and Lafayette high schools held their annual parade. The celebration took place on Duke of Gloucester…
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WCF Awards $200,955 in scholarships to 105 W-JCC students
WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS The Williamsburg Community Foundation awarded $200,955 in scholarships. Scholarships were given to 105 graduating students. Recipients attend Jamestown, Lafayette, and…
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Williamsburg Symphony CEO Keurajian leaves after 12 yrs for Charlottesville
Carolyn Keurajian will step down as President and CEO of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra later this summer after 12 years. She is leaving to…
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WCAC art show open thru July 25; Plus Bruton concert, arts recaps
The Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center’s annual members’ art show is now open through July 25 at 110 Westover Ave. The show features 75 competitive…
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Off-Broadway actor’s military show ‘The American Soldier’ at Yorktown June 14
OFF-BROADWAY ACTOR PERFORMS SHOW ON MILITARY SERVICE Off-Broadway actor Douglas Taurel will present his one-man show “The American Soldier.” The performance is scheduled for…
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4 Confederate Remains Found Near CW Mag Reinterred Cedar Grove Tuesday
CONFEDERATE REMAINS REINTERRED IN WILLIAMSBURG Four unidentified Confederate soldiers and three amputated limbs were reinterred at Cedar Grove Cemetery Tuesday. The remains were discovered…
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Dominion Energy buries 2500+ miles lines, cuts storm outages
DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA BURIED LINES REDUCE OUTAGES Dominion Energy Virginia has completed burying over 2,500 miles of outage-prone power lines. This work is part…
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Yorktown’s Abby Mynes Ready for West Point Military Service
YORKTOWN SENIOR HEADS TO WEST POINT Yorktown’s Abby Mynes, a Summit Christian Academy senior, is preparing to attend the United States Military Academy at…
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WJCC Schools earns Best Communities for Music Education for 8th year
WJCC SCHOOLS MUSIC PROGRAM RECEIVES NATIONAL HONORS WJCC Schools music program received national recognition for music education. The school division was named a Best…
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VDEM Honors Emergency Professionals June 2-6 for Community Safety
VDEM RECOGNIZES EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS WEEK The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is recognizing Emergency Management Professionals Week. The week runs from June 2-6.…
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Visit Wmbg CEO Previews Juneteenth, Wine Wknd, Coaster, Savings Pass
WILLIAMSBURG’S JUNE EVENTS PREVIEWED Visit Williamsburg CEO Ed Harris discussed upcoming June events on 92.3 FM The Tide. Highlighted events include Juneteenth celebrations and…