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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Author: Face history, heal racial wounds, build diversity
The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra held its 40th season finale performance recently in Williamsburg. The performance featured world-renowned Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai and…
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WJCC’s J. Blaine Blayton 5th Graders Win World KidWind Challenge Top Title
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School’s fifth-grade Engineering Club team won a top honor at the World KidWind Challenge held May 18-21 in Phoenix, Arizona.…
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Families Excel at VRB 5K May 17: Top Finishes & Race Support
Three families excelled at the 10th annual Virginia Regional Ballet 5K race held May 17 in the First Colony neighborhood, helping with organization and…
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W&M couple engaged on Crim Dell Bridge day before graduation
A William & Mary couple, Samuel Roach and Maegen Herring, got engaged last week on the school’s Crim Dell Bridge, known for its lore…
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Williamsburg Boat Club hires Sharon Kriz as New Director of Rowing
WILLIAMSBURG BOAT CLUB APPOINTS NEW ROWING DIRECTOR Sharon Kriz has been announced as the new Director of Rowing for the Williamsburg Boat Club. Kriz…
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High Tide Harbor officially opens at Water Country USA May 23
HIGH TIDE HARBOR DEBUTS AT WATER COUNTRY USA Water Country USA opened for the summer season. The park’s new High Tide Harbor attraction officially…
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5 essential legal documents all seniors should have.
Older adults should have at least five essential legal documents according to Savvy Senior advice. These documents help protect seniors and their families by…
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WRL launches Mondays @ Frink weekly all-ages literacy program at Frink Ctr
NEW LITERACY PROGRAM LAUNCHED BY WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL LIBRARY Williamsburg Regional Library has launched a new literacy-focused pilot program. Called Mondays @ Frink, it is…
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See Archaeology on Monroe’s Lost Home at Highland May 21 – July 3
NEWS BRIEFS MAY 23 Highland resumed archaeological digs at the site of James Monroe’s original home, visible weekdays until July 3. UMFS is hosting…
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Beauty studio opens, housing resilient, Chicken Salad Chick opens Wmsburg
Touch of Glamour PMU, a new private beauty studio specializing in permanent makeup operated by Suratchanee Klas, has opened at 116 Sandy Point Ridge…
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Williamsburg CIAO hosts meatball cook-off May 31 for scholarships
COLONIAL ITALIAN AMERICAN ORGANIZATION MEATBALL COOK-OFF EVENT The Colonial Italian American Organization, CIAO, is hosting a meatball cook-off. The event will take place at…
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May 26 Memorial Day Closures: James City, Wburg, York Impact
MEMORIAL DAY CLOSURES IN HISTORIC TRIANGLE James City County offices, recreation centers, libraries, and convenience centers are closed. James City County parks, park stores,…