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Guns to Gardens event transforms guns into tools today at WUMC 11-2
A Guns to Gardens event is being held today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williamsburg United Methodist Church, where unwanted firearms will…
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Plan Your Job Quit: Assess Finances, Benefits, References & More
The provided article offers career advice on how to thoughtfully quit a job, discussing implications for finances, insurance, retirement plans, vacation time, and future…
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Lack of civics education makes Americans ignorant, a threat to democracy.
The provided text is an opinion piece about the importance of civics education written by a resident of Williamsburg. It does not contain recent…
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VPCC Paralegal Student Finds Fit, Works as Deputy Clerk, Eyes Law
VPCC STUDENT SUCCEEDS IN PARALEGAL PROGRAM Molly Grazier graduated from Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) with an associate degree in Paralegal Studies. She found…
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Gas Prices Low for Summer Travel: Natl $3.16, VA Avg $2.98
LOW GAS PRICES MARK SUMMER START AAA reports low crude oil prices are benefiting drivers with lower gas costs. The national average is $3.16,…
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Warner proposes affordable housing ideas, tax credits in Williamsburg
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner discussed affordable housing needs and potential solutions at a community roundtable in Williamsburg on Thursday. Warner proposed ideas including simplifying…
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Local Celeste Kellogg opens for The Band Perry at Williamsburg Live June 21
CELESTE KELLOGG TO OPEN FOR THE BAND PERRY AT WILLIAMSBURG LIVE Singer-songwriter Celeste Kellogg is confirmed to open for The Band Perry. This performance…
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State grants Jamestown $8M for flood mitigation after lost federal funds
Preservation Virginia is set to receive $8 million from the state of Virginia for flood mitigation efforts at Historic Jamestowne after losing a $300,000…
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VIMS Marine Science Day Sat 10a-3p Gloucester Point – Free
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science will host its annual Marine Science Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Gloucester…
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Yorktown Freedom Run 8K: Spector breaks women’s record, 9 age records fall
Bethany Spector set a women’s course record with a time of 29:39 at the Yorktown Freedom Run Memorial Day 8K on May 26. Andrew…
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WBG & Freedom Park Arboretum get new site from WDTP, feat. digital map
WILLIAMSBURG BOTANICAL GARDEN LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE Web Development Technology Partners developed a new website for the Williamsburg Botanical Garden. The garden’s board president requested…
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5th Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run Oct 11: Register Now to Help Neighbors
GROVE TROTTER 5K/10K RUN REGISTRATION OPEN Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run. Hosted by Grove Christian Outreach…