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Warhill High presents ‘The Little Mermaid’ musical May 2-4
WARHILL HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS THE LITTLE MERMAID Warhill High School will stage its spring musical “The Little Mermaid” from May 2-4. Based on the…
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VA March 2025 Housing: Listings & Pending Sales Up, Sales Down, Prices Up
VIRGINIA HOUSING MARKET ACTIVITY INCREASES IN MARCH Virginia’s housing market saw increased activity from both buyers and sellers in March 2025 compared to the…
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Busch Gardens adds fitness signs, announces Food & Wine 5K May 4
BUSCH GARDENS LAUNCHES NEW HEALTH INITIATIVES Busch Gardens Williamsburg is introducing new health initiatives. New signs detail mileage and inclines throughout the park. The…
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Constance “Connie” Butler, 58, of Williamsburg, passed away April 19, 2025.
Constance “Connie” Marie Butler, 58, of Williamsburg, passed away in her home on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Born March 11, 1967, she was a…
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Shirley Louise White, 88, of Newport News passes away April 25
Shirley Louise White, 88, of Newport News passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, May 2,…
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MSGT Raymond L. Fletcher, 79, Hampton, USAF Retired, Vietnam Veteran
Raymond L. Fletcher, 79, of Hampton, a retired USAF Master Sergeant and Vietnam veteran, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. A celebration of…
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Lynn Wagner, 63, Newport News USAF Vet & PMHNP Dies Apr 11
Lynn Renee Muckelroy Wagner, 63, of Newport News passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. She was a US…
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VA Flood Insurance Costs Dramatically Rising Amid Increased Risk & FEMA Rule
VIRGINIA FLOOD INSURANCE COSTS RISING SHARPLY Flood risk and damage are increasing in Virginia, as seen with Hurricane Helene. Only a small percentage of…
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Warhill High School presents The Little Mermaid May 2-4
WARHILL HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS THE LITTLE MERMAID Warhill High School will stage its spring musical, “The Little Mermaid,” from May 2-4. The show is…
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VA Housing March 2025: Listings Jump 30%, Pending Sales Up 5.1%
VIRGINIA HOUSING MARKET IMPROVES IN MARCH March 2025 brought more listings and buyer activity to Virginia’s housing market. Pending sales rose by 5.1% compared…
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Busch Gardens adds fitness signs ahead of May 4 Food & Wine 5K race
BUSCH GARDENS PROMOTES FITNESS WITH NEW SIGNS AND 5K Busch Gardens Williamsburg is introducing health initiatives ahead of the summer season. A new sign…
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Williamsburg: Strangeways Brewing hosts adult book fair May 31
STRANGEWAYS BREWING HOSTS ADULT BOOK FAIR Strangeways Brewing in Williamsburg is hosting an adult book fair on May 31. The event is intended to…