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Williamsburg grad Zena Cardman commands NASA Crew-11 mission to ISS
Williamsburg area native and Bruton High School graduate Zena Cardman has been announced as commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space…
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New Big Bad Wolf Coaster Opens May 23 at Busch Gardens WBG
BIG BAD WOLF COASTER RETURNS TO BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG Busch Gardens Williamsburg has begun previews for its new roller coaster, The Big Bad Wolf:…
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JCC OKs Fort Magruder redo: 126 apts (40% affordable), 32k sq ft retail
James City County Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning Tuesday allowing redevelopment of the Fort Magruder Hotel into a mixed-use community. The plan converts…
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Colonial Williamsburg hosts Drummers Call May 16-17 with 8 corps
DRUMMER’S CALL CELEBRATES MILITARY MUSIC AT COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG Drummer’s Call takes place May 16-17 at Colonial Williamsburg. The event celebrates the tradition of military…
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Colonial Aesthetics & Wellness Doubles Size, Moves to Jamestown Rd
COLONIAL AESTHETICS & WELLNESS EXPANDS Colonial Aesthetics & Wellness celebrated its expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The business moved to a larger location on…
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VA State Parks events Sat May 17 for National Kids to Parks Day
VIRGINIA STATE PARKS CELEBRATE KIDS TO PARKS DAY Virginia State Parks is hosting special kid-friendly programs for National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday,…
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Youngkin pauses $626M for 10 VA college projects citing economic risk
VIRGINIA GOVERNOR PAUSES COLLEGE PROJECTS Governor Glenn Youngkin paused over $600 million in funding for higher education projects. The pause affects 10 renovation and…
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W&M sets 3 records, 1 frosh mark; men 3rd, women T-4th at CAAs
William & Mary track and field athletes set three school records at the CAA outdoor championships May 14-15 in Greensboro. The men’s team finished…
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Coping with kids growing up: Stay connected as they gain independence
Local pharmacist and parent Dr. Jade L. Ranger discussed coping with children growing up in a recent opinion piece. Ranger shared personal reflections on…
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Williamsburg launches RAVE alerts. Sign up or check status at wburgva.gov/alerts.
WILLIAMSBURG LAUNCHES NEW EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM The City of Williamsburg has launched RAVE Mobile Safety as its new emergency notification system. The new system…
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Former Wbg art teacher graduates EVMS art therapy program Saturday
Molly Peet, a former art teacher at Lafayette High School, will graduate Saturday from the counseling and art therapy master’s program at Macon &…
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Free Drummer’s Call Fri/Sat in CW: Fife & drum march & tattoo
The annual Drummer’s Call starts this Friday and Saturday in Colonial Williamsburg. The event features the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums and seven visiting…