Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
Most recent stories first, with local government operations, public safety updates, meetings, and service impacts residents can use.
Latest Stories
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Untold stories of free Black Virginians 1619-1865 at VMHC Richmond
A new exhibit titled ‘Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865’ recently opened at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond. The exhibit tells…
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Gen. Loh: US Air Force Doctrine Validated vs Iran: Airpower Hit Nuclear Sites
Retired Gen. John Michael Loh of Williamsburg discussed U.S. military involvement in the recent Israel-Iran war. General Loh stated the U.S. Air Force objective…
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York County Fire Chief Kopczynski Retires, Baldwin Appointed July 1
YORK COUNTY FIRE CHIEF TRANSITION York County held a ceremony to honor retiring Fire Chief Stephen P. Kopczynski. Chief Kopczynski served the county for…
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Victory YMCA renovations underway in Yorktown, add space, generator, finish 2025
VICTORY FAMILY YMCA UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS RENOVATIONS ARE UNDERWAY AT THE VICTORY FAMILY YMCA IN YORKTOWN. THE PROJECT IS A TWO-PART RENOVATION. IT WILL ADD…
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Historic Triangle July 4 Closures: Offices, Libraries, Waste Services Affected
JULY FOURTH CLOSURES IN HISTORIC TRIANGLE James City County offices, recreation centers, convenience centers, and libraries are closed. James City County parks and park…
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VA Home Prices Up 3.5% as Sales Dip 0.6% in May 2025 Report
VIRGINIA HOME PRICES CLIMB AMID SLOWING SALES Virginia home sales activity remained subdued in May 2025. Sales declined for the fourth month in a…
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Kroger expands, AutoZone hub store set for vacant Tabb Kmart
Kroger is expanding into one-third of the vacant Kmart building in Village Square at Kiln Creek in Tabb. The expansion will relocate and enlarge…
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Hampton Roads osprey nests fail; 25 of 42 gone, causes unknown
Researchers from the Virginia Aquarium and the Center for Conservation Biology at William & Mary are documenting a significant increase in osprey nest failures…
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Williamsburg Slam Connection wins state, 6th at nationals
Williamsburg’s Slam Connection poetry team won the Virginia Team Poetry Slam Championship at the Kimball Theatre on May 30. The team then competed at…
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Nurse explains Wet-Bulb: High humidity heat danger, signs, what to do.
Local nurse educator Beth Tremblay has provided guidance for Hampton Roads residents on dealing with high humidity during heat advisories, explaining how the wet-bulb…
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James City, York Counties Mull Data Center Rules on Power, Noise
James City and York counties are considering policies for data centers. Concerns include size, utility usage, noise, and impact on residents. York County supervisors…
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Hampton Roads July 4th: Fireworks & Events Across the Region
Chesapeake hosts Celebrate Freedom on July 3 at Chesapeake City Park with music and fireworks. Hampton’s Fourth at the Fort on July 4 at…