Williamsburg Local News Desk
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July 4 in Historic Triangle: CW free, fireworks 9:30/9:15, Yorktown parade
HISTORIC TRIANGLE JULY FOURTH CELEBRATIONS PLANNED Events are scheduled throughout the Historic Triangle for America’s 249th birthday. Colonial Williamsburg offers free one-day admission on…
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Spanberger, Hashmi, Jones Draw 400 to Williamsburg Area Stop
Democratic candidates Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and Jerrauld “Jay” Jones held a campaign rally near Williamsburg on Saturday. The event, hosted by the Historic…
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Usha Vance launches summer reading challenge at Jamestown 4-H military camp
SECOND LADY LAUNCHES READING CHALLENGE AT MILITARY CAMP Second Lady Usha Vance visited the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center last week. She launched her summer…
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WARA local restaurant gift certs ($10/$25) at 3 Chesapeake Bank
WARA PARTNERS WITH CHESAPEAKE BANK FOR GIFT CERTIFICATE SALES The Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association (WARA) partnered with Chesapeake Bank. Chesapeake Bank will serve as…
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Accessible interactive sign at Greensprings Trail details geology, habitats, wildlife
James City County Parks & Recreation and the Historic Rivers Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists unveiled a new interactive sign at the entrance to…
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Peninsula Median Home Price Hits Record High of $350K in May 2025
PENINSULA HOUSING MARKET HITS RECORD MEDIAN PRICE The median selling price of homes on the Peninsula reached a record high of $350,000 in May.…
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JCC Rec pool closes 5 months for $2.4M renovation, alternatives available.
The JCC Recreation Center pool in James City County closed June 16 for a $2.4 million, five-month renovation project. The nearly 40-year-old pool is…
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Williamsburg Business News: Restaurant, Patriots Colony, Escape Room
A new Filipino takeout restaurant, Pika-Filipino Cravings, owned by Cesar and Neryn Reyes, is anticipated to open in July at 5242 Olde Towne Road,…
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Usha Vance visits Jamestown 4-H camp, promotes reading to military kids.
Second Lady Usha Vance visited the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center in James City County on Monday, June 23. The visit was part of her…
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W’burg sports ctr FY26 budget approved at $36.1M ($30.5M const, $1.8M ops)
Members of the Historic Triangle Recreational Facilities Authority approved a $36.1 million budget for fiscal year 2026. The budget is for the Greater Williamsburg…
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Williamsburg: Copper Fox celebrates 20 years June 28-29 with food, music, tours
COPPER FOX DISTILLERY CELEBRATES 20 YEARS Copper Fox Distillery is celebrating its 20th anniversary this weekend. The celebration is part of the Williamsburg Whiskey…
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Spector wins Trailzilla (fastest woman), Timberneck (overall) PTC races
Yorktown runner Bethany Spector won two Peninsula Track Club races in June, performing well in hot conditions. Spector had the fastest women’s time at…