Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
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Latest Stories
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Latest Hampton Roads business openings and closings
Bar-Q inside Bold Mariner in Norfolk closed June 1; the food truck remains open. NES Cornhole Lounge plans a grand opening June 13 at…
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Sentara embeds therapists in primary care, easing access
Sentara Health is expanding mental health care access by embedding therapists in primary care practices across multiple locations including Norfolk, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Elizabeth…
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Yorktown Onion & Plant Sale May 3, 8-12 at York Learning Garden. Cash/Check.
YORKTOWN ONION BLOOMS The Yorktown Onion is currently blooming along Colonial Parkway in Yorktown. It is a 3-4 foot tall plant with purple flowers…
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Busch Gardens: Free Vet Admission May; Active Duty Year-Round
BUSCH GARDENS OFFERS FREE ADMISSION TO MILITARY Busch Gardens offers free one-day admission to veterans and up to three guests for Military Appreciation Month.…
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JCC features pinwheels for April Child Abuse Prevention Month
PINWHEELS RAISE AWARENESS FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION April is recognized as National Child Abuse and Child Neglect Prevention Month. A “Pinwheels for Prevention” initiative…
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9yo starts nonprofit Spark Empowerment for WJCC students; bingo May 16
SPARK COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT HELPS WJCC STUDENTS A 9-year-old girl named Quinn Eppright and her family started a new nonprofit. This was inspired by Quinn’s…
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Visit Williamsburg Previews Busy May Events, Festivals
WILLIAMSBURG MAY EVENTS PREVIEWED May will be a busy month with many events in the Greater Williamsburg area. Selena Coles from Visit Williamsburg previewed…
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VA flood insurance costs rise dramatically due to FEMA Risk Rating 2.0
VIRGINIA FLOOD INSURANCE AND RISK RISING Flood insurance costs are dramatically rising in Virginia due to a new FEMA rating system. Flood risk is…
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Warhill HS presents Little Mermaid musical May 2-4
WARHILL HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS THE LITTLE MERMAID Warhill High School will present its spring musical, ‘The Little Mermaid’. Performances are scheduled for May 2-4.…
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VA March 2025 Housing: Listings/Buyers Up, Sales Down 4.5%, Price Up 5.3%
VIRGINIA HOUSING MARKET ACTIVITY RISES IN MARCH March 2025 saw increased activity in Virginia’s housing market. Pending sales rose by 5.1% compared to March…
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Visit Williamsburg Previews May Events: Beer Fests, Blues, BBQ, Music
MAY IS BUSY IN GREATER WILLIAMSBURG May will be a busy month in the Greater Williamsburg area with many events. Selena Coles from Visit…
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VA flood insurance costs & risk rise dramatically; FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 blamed
VIRGINIA FLOOD RISK AND INSURANCE COSTS RISING Flood risk is rising in Virginia, causing significant damage like that from Hurricane Helene. Despite increasing risk,…