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Langley Families raises $483K+ at 11th Charity Golf Classic
NEWS BRIEFS FOR JUNE 3 The Langley for Families Foundation raised over $483,000 at its 11th annual Charity Golf Classic in Williamsburg. James City…
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5th Annual Vocal Jazz Summit at The Z June 5-8: Performances & workshops
VOCAL JAZZ SUMMIT RETURNS TO VIRGINIA BEACH The 5th annual Vocal Jazz Summit is scheduled for June 5-8. It will be held at Zeiders…
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DHS deletes ‘sanctuary’ list after HR cities call inclusion error
A Department of Homeland Security webpage listing localities it called sanctuary jurisdictions was deleted over the weekend. Several Hampton Roads cities including Virginia Beach…
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Hampton Roads latest business openings, closings, moves
Bar-Q inside Bold Mariner in Norfolk closed June 1. Made in Norfolk apparel opened in downtown Norfolk’s Selden Market June 6 with a grand…
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Williamsburg Tourism Sees Mixed Year, Cautiously Opt for Summer
WILLIAMSBURG TOURISM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC FOR SUMMER Visit Williamsburg is cautiously optimistic about the summer tourism season based on recent numbers. Hotel room sales fluctuated…
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W&M Alum Elizabeth Woodward Hikes AT for Conservation, Raising $25K
W&M ALUM HIKING APPALACHIAN TRAIL FOR CONSERVATION Elizabeth Woodward, a W&M alum, is thru-hiking the 2,198.4-mile Appalachian Trail. She is fulfilling a childhood dream…
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Free Talk: Documentarian Phil Audibert at Stryker Center June 4, 11am
DOCUMENTARIAN PHIL AUDIBERT TO SPEAK IN WILLIAMSBURG Award-winning documentarian Phil Audibert will speak at the Stryker Center in Williamsburg. He will discuss the art…
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Phil Audibert on filmmaking at Stryker Center, Wed, June 4, 11 am
DOCUMENTARIAN PHIL AUDIBERT TO SPEAK IN WILLIAMSBURG Award-winning documentarian Phil Audibert is giving a free talk. He will discuss the art and craft of…
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Yorktown native Chris Brown leads Civil War Trails nonprofit in 6 states
Yorktown native Chris Brown was named executive director of Civil War Trails Inc. in May, leading the nonprofit that oversees a network of over…
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Turbulent times? Find your still point of peace within yourself.
Ancient philosopher Boethius wrote The Consolation of Philosophy while imprisoned around 524 AD. He reflected on losing his high public position and facing execution…
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Williamsburg School for Arts & Innovation opens fall: project-based, G3-8, part-time.
WILLIAMSBURG SCHOOL REMODELS EDUCATION Williamsburg School for the Arts & Innovation, a new private, secular, project-based school, opens this fall. Founded by Krista John,…
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State Dept pauses student visa appts for review; affects Hampton Roads jobs
The US State Department paused new student visa appointments this week for expanded social media screening. The pause affects J-1 student workers seeking to…