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5 Recommended Wines for $9-$18 Found Locally
The provided text is a wine review and does not contain information about recent local news items such as emergencies, government actions, education, crime,…
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SCA Seniors in Europe Honored York County WWII Fox Brothers at Normandy
SUMMIT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SENIORS HONOR WWII LOCALS IN EUROPE Summit Christian Academy seniors recently toured Europe, focusing on World War II history. They specifically…
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AAA: 45.1M Americans traveling for MDW, new record
MEMORIAL DAY TRAVEL EXPECTED TO SET RECORD AAA forecasts 45.1 million Americans will travel domestically for Memorial Day. This is a 1.4 million increase…
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York Co ETD Wins 2025 VIRGO for Best Digital/Social Media
YORK COUNTY WINS AWARD FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY MARKETING York County Economic & Tourism Development won the 2025 VIRGO Award. The award was in the…
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Letters: Immigration, democracy threat, and harmful policies
Mike Dallas of Williamsburg wrote that immigrants are crucial to the U.S. economy, innovation, and population growth, cautioning against negative consequences of declining immigration.…
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PCAA Showcased Chinese Culture at Hampton Mosaic Festival April 26
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS The Peninsula Chinese American Association showcased Chinese culture at the Hampton Mosaic Festival with performances and activities. York County Public Library…
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Williamsburg Live June 20-22: ABBA Tribute, Band Perry, The Beach Boys
WILLIAMSBURG LIVE 2025 FULL LINEUP REVEALED The Virginia Arts Festival announced the complete lineup for Williamsburg Live 2025. The festival will feature The Concert:…
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Williamsburg remembers Black Triangle Block displaced by urban renewal
Williamsburg’s Triangle Block, a Black business and residential district thriving from the 1930s to the 1970s, is receiving historical recognition. Located downtown, the area…
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W&M graduates record 1,660 undergrads this spring
William & Mary held its commencement ceremony on Friday, May 16, in Williamsburg. The Class of 2025 included the largest undergraduate class in the…
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Hope thrives in despair: Like Jeremiah, find gritty hope in hopeless times.
The Rev. Kali Cawthon-Freels, a pastoral resident at Williamsburg Baptist Church, authored a column discussing finding hope in difficult times by comparing the musical…
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AAA: National Gas Prices Rise 4 Cents, Seasonal Climb Starts Late
GAS PRICES BEGIN SEASONAL RISE National gas prices are starting their expected seasonal increase, though later than usual. The rise is attributed to increasing…
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Busch Gardens debuts Big Bad Wolf coaster for 50th, members ride
Busch Gardens Williamsburg debuted its new coaster, The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge, on its 50th anniversary, May 16, offering members early access…