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Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
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Williamsburg Mom, Orangetheory Mgr Helps Women Find Workout Why
LOCAL MOM AND STUDIO MANAGER EMPOWERS WOMEN THROUGH FITNESS Sydney Dennis, a military wife and mom, manages the Orangetheory Fitness studio in Williamsburg. Despite…
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Legacy Life Books: Wburg father-son memoir service preserves stories
PRESERVING LEGACIES THROUGH MEMOIR BOOKS Williamsburg-based Legacy Life Books captures loved ones’ stories. The company was founded by a father and son, inspired by…
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JCC approves $390.5M budget; 5-cent tax credit removed; $1M more to schools
James City County Board of Supervisors approved a $390.5 million budget on Tuesday. The budget maintains the 83-cent real estate tax rate but removes…
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JCC approves $390M budget despite outcry; raises water, no tax cut
JCC APPROVES BUDGET AMIDST PUBLIC OUTCRY James City County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the $390 million FY2026 budget. The approval occurred despite significant…
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75-year-old Toano woman graduates W&M nearly 6 decades later
Toano resident Lynn Trott, 75, will graduate with honors from William & Mary on Friday. She will receive a bachelor’s degree in art and…
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Magruder Elem name change linked to Confederate Gen still discussed
MAGRUDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NAME CHANGE DISCUSSED York County School Board heard research on the history of Magruder Elementary’s name. Research suggests the school is…
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Letters: Readers blast tax cuts, Trump, data centers
A Toano resident responded to a previous commentary, arguing against tax cuts for the wealthy and claiming proposed federal budget cuts would harm vulnerable…
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Volunteer helps club reach KidWind Worlds, named Volunteer of Year
Kyle Debrucque was named J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School’s Volunteer of the Year for coaching the Engineering Club’s KidWind competition teams. He started volunteering…
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VA Dem AG primary: Jones vs Taylor, both vow to challenge Trump
Two Democrats, Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor, are facing off in the Virginia primary for Attorney General. Primary day is June 17, and early…
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M3loDy Makers students play first concert with 3D violins May 8
M3LODY MAKERS INITIATIVE HOLDS FIRST STUDENT CONCERT The M3loDy Makers Initiative celebrated its first concert featuring its inaugural student group. The performance took place…
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York County School Board seeks public input on renaming Magruder Elementary due to Confederate link.
The York County School Board plans to seek community input on potentially renaming Magruder Elementary School due to concerns about the name’s possible link…
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Give input on new W’burg library May sessions & online survey
Williamsburg is seeking community input on a proposed new downtown library. Public input sessions will be held at the Williamsburg Fire Department. Sessions are…