Williamsburg Local News Desk
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Washington’s Two-Term Precedent Key to Keeping Republic
Frank Shatz interviewed author David Alistair Yalof about his new book George Washington and the Two-Term Precedent. Yalof wrote the book prompted by recent…
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YPSO deputies ride Police Unity Tour honoring fallen officers
POLICE UNITY TOUR HONORS FALLEN OFFICERS Deputies from the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office participated in the 2025 Police Unity Tour. The tour is a bicycle…
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W’burg’s Max Cooper begins 2nd Lionsbridge season, heading to W&M
WILLIAMSBURG NATIVE MAX COOPER RETURNS TO LIONSBRIDGE FC Williamsburg native Max Cooper, 17, is preparing for his second season with Lionsbridge FC. He is…
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Youngkin Budget Includes Coleman Bridge Toll Removal by Jan 1, 2026
COLEMAN BRIDGE TOLL REMOVAL PLANNED Governor Youngkin’s budget includes removing the toll on the Coleman Bridge. The toll removal is scheduled to take effect…
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Virginia Teachers Struggle with Late History Guides Rollout
DELAYED HISTORY GUIDES HAMPER VIRGINIA TEACHERS Virginia teachers are struggling to implement new history standards due to delayed state instructional guides. The Virginia Department…
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VA Lt. Gov: Republican John Curran begins write-in bid after ballot miss
James City County business consultant John Curran announced a write-in campaign for Virginia Lieutenant Governor on Monday. He previously sought the Republican nomination but…
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Historic Triangle Colleges Hold Commencement Ceremonies May 15-17
LOCAL COLLEGES HOST GRADUATION EVENTS THIS WEEK Area colleges and universities in the Historic Triangle are holding commencement ceremonies this week. Virginia Peninsula Community…
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JCC Planning approves SUP for Evolution House group home despite issues
MEN’S GROUP HOME SEEKS PERMIT AMID COMPLIANCE ISSUES A men’s group home, Evolution House, is seeking a Special Use Permit from James City County.…
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Christy King’s mission honors son: New VA seatbelt law takes effect July 1
CHRISTY KING ADVOCATES FOR SEAT BELT SAFETY AFTER SON’S DEATH Christy King started the Christopher King Foundation after her son Christopher died in a…
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Tunes in Town: Eileen Byrne plays Fastrada in Pippin May 30-June 15
EILEEN BYRNE: LOCAL MUSICIAN PROFILE The article profiles local musician and performer Eileen Byrne as part of the “Tunes in Town” series. She grew…
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Yorktown: Hamilton Blvd (May 12), Cornwallis Rd (May 12-13) Closed
YORKTOWN ROAD CLOSURES FOR REPAVING VDOT is scheduling short-term full road closures in Yorktown. This is part of planned repaving work. Alexander Hamilton Boulevard…
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WBG Library Input Mtgs May 15 (5pm), May 20 (1pm) at Fire Station
PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR NEW WILLIAMSBURG LIBRARY Public input meetings are scheduled for the proposed new Williamsburg Library. The project team is seeking community feedback…