Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
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VA Capital Trail Summer Challenge: Hike/Bike 51.7-517 Miles, Reg $27
The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation is hosting a summer challenge inviting people to run, walk, or bike the 51.7-mile trail between Jamestown and Richmond.…
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757 Sober Lyft rides (3p-3a July 3-6) in HR for July 4th via promo code
FREE SOBER RIDES AVAILABLE FOR HAMPTON ROADS JULY FOURTH Drive Safe Hampton Roads is offering 757 Sober Rides via Lyft for the July Fourth…
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Alden’s Virginia Media cuts editor-in-chief Kris Worrell
Virginia Media eliminated the editor-in-chief position for The Virginian-Pilot, Daily Press, and The Virginia Gazette on June 12. Kris Worrell, who held the role…
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Pro actress Cassie Donegan in W’burg Newsies June 27-29 at James-York
CASSIE DONEGAN TO APPEAR IN NEWSIES IN WILLIAMSBURG Professional actress Cassie Donegan, a Centerstage Academy alumna, will make a special appearance in their production…
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Book questions Lord Dunmore villain myth, clears Norfolk fire blame
The provided text consists of book reviews and does not contain recent local news items such as emergencies, government actions, education, crime, or weather…
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Visit Wmbg launches Great American Birthday Quilt for USA 250; Submit by Nov 30
NATIONWIDE QUILT PROJECT CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY Visit Williamsburg launched The Great American Birthday Quilt Project. It celebrates the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026.…
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Cap Trail Summer Challenge Thru Sep 8: Run/Bike/Walk 51.7+ Miles
CAP TRAIL SUMMER CHALLENGE BEGINS The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation is hosting a Summer Challenge. The event encourages activity on the 51.7-mile trail until…
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Arc of Greater Williamsburg seeks $1M in 4 weeks for new building
The Arc of Greater Williamsburg is seeking to raise $1 million within the next four weeks to purchase a building at 438 McLaws Circle…
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Rare tick babesiosis moving into VA; infected ticks in Cpk, Portsmouth
Experts warn a rare tick-borne illness called babesiosis is spreading into Virginia. Cases, though fewer than Lyme disease, are rising, with a spike of…
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Summer Wines $6-$17: Sauv Blanc (SA), Rosés (FR, PT), Riesling (DE)
Williamsburg resident Miles Lambert offered suggestions for summer wines available locally. Recommendations include Cambalala Sauvignon Blanc 2024 from South Africa (Aldi, $5.99), Les Portes…
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Jim Horn retires Aug, Jamestown Rediscovery Pres. 10 yrs, lasting impact
James “Jim” Horn, president of the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation, will retire this August after 10 years leading the nonprofit. Horn, 72, cited age and…
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Gazette letters: Trump act of war, helping homeless, summer for motel kids
A James City County resident argued President Trump committed an act of war and urged Rep Rob Wittman to impeach him. A James City…