Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
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Latest Stories
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W&M Online School Counseling Masters Ranked No. 2 for 2025
WILLIAM & MARY ONLINE PROGRAM HIGHLY RANKED William & Mary’s Online Master’s in School Counseling program is ranked No. 2 in the country by…
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Reves-Chanel Riviera Villa Revived; Legacy Dispute & W&M Center
The Villa La Pausa on the French Riviera, formerly owned by Emery and Wendy Reves, was purchased by the Coco Chanel Foundation for nearly…
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J. Blaine Blayton Elem Engineering Club wins World KidWind Championship
J. BLAINE BLAYTON ELEMENTARY WINS WORLD KIDWIND CHAMPIONSHIP The J. Blaine Blayton Elementary Engineering Team won the World KidWind Challenge championship. The competition took…
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Literacy for Life faces 20% budget cut from lost federal funding
LITERACY FOR LIFE LOSES FEDERAL FUNDING Local nonprofit Literacy for Life is concerned about losing federal grant funding. This funding provides 20% ($240,000) of…
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Y-P Sheriff hosts ‘100 Safest Days of Summer’ kickoff May 27, 2-4pm
YORK-POQUOSON SHERIFF HOSTS SAFE DRIVING EVENT The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office is hosting a kickoff event on May 27th. It launches the national “100 Safest…
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Flags placed on 600+ veteran graves at Cedar Grove Cemetery for Memorial Day
HONORING VETERANS WITH FLAGS AT CEDAR GROVE Community groups and residents placed American flags on veteran gravestones at Cedar Grove Cemetery. This was done…
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WCF Welcomes Scott Andrews-Weckerly as Director of Community Investment
WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HIRES NEW DIRECTOR Scott Andrews-Weckerly is joining the Williamsburg Community Foundation as Director of Community Investment. This is an expanded role…
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HPI marks 40 years helping Historic Triangle low-income residents on June 15
HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS INC. CELEBRATES 40 YEARS Housing Partnerships Inc. is marking 40 years of serving low-income residents in the Historic Triangle. Since 1985, HPI…
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Region’s summer relies on J-1 students despite visa worries
International student workers are expected to return for the summer tourism season in Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks, filling hospitality jobs despite concerns…
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Williamsburg W&M Hosts Military Spouse Symposium June 13
EMPOWERING MILITARY SPOUSES SYMPOSIUM IN WILLIAMSBURG William & Mary hosts the Empowering Military Spouse Symposium on June 13. This full-day event supports military spouses…
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JBLE Fort Eustis opens gates June 13 for Army 250th Birthday Festival
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS HOSTS ARMY BIRTHDAY FESTIVAL Joint Base Langley-Eustis is hosting a special festival at Fort Eustis. The event on June 13 celebrates…
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Take your worship outside: A walk can lead you where you need to be.
A local faith column suggests taking walks outdoors as a way to experience worship and spirituality, encouraging observation of creation and interaction with neighbors…