Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
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Kale on Books: Anne-Evan fills in for Wilford, picks historical fiction
Anne-Evan Kale Williams is the guest writer for this week’s “Kale on Books” column. She is filling in for her father, Wilford Kale, who…
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Bike & E-Bike Rentals in Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown
Bike rentals are available from several businesses throughout the Williamsburg area. Options include James City County Marina, Williamsburg on Wheels, Spoke Art Provisions Co.,…
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Gloucester Rosewell Ruin 300th: Remembrance Sun, Revolution drama June 8
Rosewell Ruin in Gloucester County is marking its 300th anniversary with two upcoming events. A dedication ceremony for a new Remembrance Structure honoring enslaved…
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Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge opens May 23 at Busch Gardens
BIG BAD WOLF COASTER OPENS AT BUSCH GARDENS The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge officially opened to the public at Busch Gardens Williamsburg…
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Army veteran Pope rides 250 miles in power chair for MS research.
VETERAN RIDES FOR MS RESEARCH AND AWARENESS Army veteran Randall Pope arrived in Williamsburg on his mission to raise money for MS research. He…
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Wburg church event Sat: Turn unwanted guns into gardening tools and art
Williamsburg United Methodist Church is hosting a Guns to Gardens event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where community members can turn…
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FBI Norfolk Citizens Academy: 8-week inside look for locals
FBI NORFOLK CITIZEN ACADEMY The FBI Norfolk Field Office held an eight-week Citizen Academy. The program offered citizens a behind-the-scenes look at FBI operations…
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Tabb Senior Malini Dharni is one of 36 Jefferson Scholars at UVA
TABB HIGH SENIOR EARNS PRESTIGIOUS JEFFERSON SCHOLARSHIP Tabb High School senior Malini Dharni has been awarded the prestigious Jefferson Scholarship to UVA. This is…
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Biggest VA Slam Poetry Championship in W’burg Fri 7:30pm; $20/$25
Williamsburg will host the Virginia Team Poetry Slam Championship at the Kimball Theatre this Friday at 7:30 p.m., featuring six state teams competing for…
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Williamsburg Antique Clock Repair, Copper Fox Bourbon, More Biz News
Thomas Vernachio opened Williamsburg Antique Clock Service and Repair earlier this year operating from his home studio. Copper Fox Distillery partnered with the Military…
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Letters: VA Election Stakes, Federal Cuts, Peace Corps Defended
Virginia House District 71 candidate Jessica Anderson wrote that Virginia’s off-year election is critical for the state’s economy and future. She stated federal funds…
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Soundscapes benefit concert June 1 (2-5pm) at Vanguard Brewpub, Hampton
NEWS BRIEFS Soundscapes is hosting a benefit concert on June 1 to support student musicians facing funding cuts. The Abram Frink Jr. Community Center…