Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
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Readers slam Trump over press, birthright, Musk, threats to democracy
Tim Weidman of James City County expresses concern that Donald Trump and Project 2025 efforts threaten American freedoms of speech and the press, potentially…
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Historic Triangle HS Lacrosse Push for VHSL Status Continues
PUSH TO MAKE HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE A VHSL SPORT Supporters are urging school boards to make local high school lacrosse an official VHSL sport.…
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg Most Beautiful Park 35th Straight Year
BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG NAMED MOST BEAUTIFUL PARK Busch Gardens Williamsburg was named the most beautiful park for the 35th consecutive year. This recognition came…
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Rep. Wittman champions bill boosting Chesapeake Bay conservation, farms & economy
U.S. Representative Rob Wittman highlighted the importance of practical, science-based conservation for the Chesapeake Bay in a recent commentary. He introduced the Chesapeake Bay…
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Williamsburg Suites Unsafe: Code Violations Force Occupants Out
York County officials deemed the Williamsburg Suites hotel unsafe for occupancy due to repeated building code violations and deteriorating conditions. The hotel on Bypass…
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WRL’s “Mondays @ Frink” literacy starts this month uniting all ages
Williamsburg Regional Library is launching a new weekly literacy program called “Mondays @ Frink” this month. The free program will be held at the…
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Williamsburg flag setting Thursday 9 am at Cedar Grove Cemetery to honor vets
The public is invited to a Memorial Day flag setting event at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Williamsburg on Thursday at 9 a.m. to honor…
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W&M Law, Lund, Raoul Wallenberg Inst Boost Legal Collaboration
William & Mary Law School recently signed a memorandum of agreement with Lund University Faculty of Law and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute in Sweden…
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Kingsmill Plantation Endangered: Preservation VA Adds Site Amid Dev’t Plan
KINGSMILL PLANTATION ADDED TO ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES LIST Kingsmill Archeological Site was added to Preservation Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places list. A public event…
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Drummers Call 2025: National Fife & Drum Corps March at Colonial Williamsburg
DRUMMERS CALL EVENT AT COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG Fife and Drum Corps from across the nation gathered for the annual Drummers Call weekend. The event featured…
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Grove Christian Outreach recognized by VA General Assembly for 20 years
VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY RECOGNIZES GROVE CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CENTER Grove Christian Outreach Center was recognized by the Virginia General Assembly for 20 years of service.…
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Army TRADOC HQ leaves Fort Eustis for Austin TX in merger
FORT EUSTIS LOSES MAJOR ARMY HEADQUARTERS The headquarters for the Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) is leaving Fort Eustis. This move is part…