Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
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CW opens 17th/18th-century silver ‘Modest to Majestic’ May 24
Colonial Williamsburg’s Art Museums are preparing to open a new silver exhibition, “Silver from Modest to Majestic,” featuring 17th and 18th-century pieces. The exhibit…
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WJCC School Board Decides Against Renaming James Blair Middle School
WJCC SCHOOL BOARD STOPS JAMES BLAIR RENAMING The Williamsburg-James City County school board has decided against renaming James Blair Middle School. This decision follows…
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York Co. Dockmaster Building delayed to June 15 by weather, materials
YORK COUNTY DOCKMASTER BUILDING DELAYED The completion date for York County’s Dockmaster Building project has been delayed. Weather and material issues have caused a…
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York real estate tax up 4¢/$100 (74 to 78¢), 1st hike in 9 yrs
York County’s Board of Supervisors approved a $291.6 million budget on Wednesday for fiscal year 2026. The budget includes the first real estate tax…
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Libraries essential: programs impact community, donations help ease taxes
A recent commentary by Williamsburg resident Rick Rodington published May 7 highlighted the essential role of public libraries. Rodington noted the Williamsburg Regional Library…
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Williamsburg: Summer Music, 3D Violin, Players, Women’s Chorus
Several summer outdoor concert series are planned for the Historic Triangle area. The free Merchants Square Concert Series features music every first Friday (except…
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W’burg FY26 Budget Cut to $103.3M; Vote Expected May 8
WILLIAMSBURG PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS PRESENTED Williamsburg’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget saw further reductions. The initial proposal of $112.3 million was already reduced by…
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YMCA, Busch Gardens partner on water safety, free tickets for kids
YMCA PARTNERS WITH BUSCH GARDENS FOR DROWNING PREVENTION The YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas announced a partnership with Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country…
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Third spaces popular post-pandemic as people seek community
Third spaces, places other than home or work, are increasingly popular in Williamsburg as people seek community and belonging following increased digital isolation and…
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W’burg Manager Cuts Budget $9M to $103.3M: Cuts Spending, Lowers Taxes
Williamsburg City Manager Andrew Trivette reduced the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget by $9 million to $103.33 million. The revised budget includes spending cuts…
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WJCC Schools appoints Daniel Keever superintendent effective June 1
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools appointed Daniel Keever as division superintendent effective June 1. Keever has served as interim superintendent since former superintendent Olwen…
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New Kent I-64 EB rest stop is VA’s best, 10th best US restroom
A rest area on I-64 eastbound in New Kent was voted the best public restroom in Virginia and 10th best in the U.S. by…