Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
Most recent stories first, with local government operations, public safety updates, meetings, and service impacts residents can use.
Latest Stories
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9-year-old, family start nonprofit to help WJCC kids; Bingo May 16
A 9-year-old Williamsburg resident, Quinn Eppright, and her family have started a new nonprofit, Spark Community Empowerment, to assist students in need within WJCC…
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Give Local 757: Support Hampton Roads Nonprofits May 6
The Peninsula Community Foundation announced the 12th annual Give Local 757 event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 in Hampton Roads. This 24-hour online…
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Donate to Kiwanis KIDS program to send kids to Busch Gardens via WCF
The Williamsburg Kiwanis Club’s KIDS program sends underserved children to Busch Gardens for a day trip. The Williamsburg Kiwanis Foundation has raised nearly $1…
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JCC budget lacks transparency; 21% tax hike hurts seniors & poor
A commentary argues James City County’s budget process lacks transparency and public input. The author criticizes the Board of Supervisors for approving property tax…
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Early Voting Opens Fri, May 2 for June Dem Primary (LtGov, AG)
In-person early voting for the June Democratic Primary races begins Friday, May 2, in the Historic Triangle, featuring candidates for statewide lieutenant governor and…
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Visit Williamsburg Previews May Events: Beer, Blues, BBQ
Visit Williamsburg previewed upcoming May events in the Greater Williamsburg area, highlighted in an interview on 92.3 FM Tide with Selena Coles. Events include…
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VA Flood Insurance Costs Soar Due to Rising Risk and New FEMA Rules
Flood insurance costs are dramatically rising for Virginia residents and businesses. This increase is driven by FEMA’s new Risk Rating 2.0 system, implemented fully…
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Constance “Connie” Butler, 58, of Williamsburg died April 19, 2025.
Constance Connie Marie Butler, 58, of Williamsburg, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Born March 11, 1967, she was the…
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Shirley Louise White, 88, of Newport News, passed away April 25
Shirley Louise White, 88, of Newport News passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. She was a devoted mother and friend who worked for…
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Raymond L. Fletcher, 79, MSGT USAF Ret. of Hampton Dies April 16
MSGT Raymond L. Fletcher, USAF, Retired, 79, of Hampton passed away at home on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was a Peninsula resident for…
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Lynn Renee Muckelroy Wagner, 63, USAF Vet, PMHNP, Newport News
Lynn Renee Muckelroy Wagner, 63, a US Air Force Veteran and dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at Riverside Regional…
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Sean Michael Irish, 60, Newport News musician, died April 17
Sean Michael Irish, 60, of Newport News, passed away April 17, 2025. A Denbigh High School alumnus, a memorial service is scheduled for April…