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Kathie Garren Williams, 69, Newport News teacher, mother, nana passes April 20, 2025
Kathie Garren Williams, 69, of Newport News and a dedicated special education teacher at Menchville High School for 42 years, passed away peacefully on…
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Warhill High School presents ‘The Little Mermaid’ musical May 2-4
Warhill High School in Williamsburg will present its spring musical, “The Little Mermaid,” from May 2 to May 4. Performances are scheduled for May…
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Good Shot Judy benefit May 31 for storm-damaged Jamestown 4-H
Good Shot Judy will headline a benefit concert at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center on Saturday, May 31, starting at 6 p.m., to raise…
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New VA Law Preserves DV Evidence, Allows Anonymity for Survivors
A new law in Virginia allows domestic violence survivors to have physical evidence of assaults preserved anonymously at the state forensic lab without immediate…
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VA March 2025: More Listings, Buyers Appear; Prices Climb
Virginia’s housing market reported more listings and buyer activity in March 2025, according to Virginia REALTORS. Pending home sales increased by 5.1% in March…
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Edward Lewis Blake, Jr. (Ed), 72, of Bruington, VA passed away April 20.
Edward Lewis Blake, Jr. (Ed), 72, of Bruington, VA passed away Sunday, April 20th following a battle with cancer. He is survived by his…
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W&M’s Hollis Mathis earns Steelers rookie minicamp invite
William & Mary football player Hollis Mathis earned a rookie minicamp invite with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. Mathis is one of four W&M…
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W&M Safety Marcus Barnes invited to Bengals rookie minicamp
William & Mary safety Marcus Barnes received a rookie minicamp invite from the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, becoming the third W&M player this weekend…
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W&M WR Matthew Akuchie earns Colts rookie minicamp invite
William & Mary wide receiver Matthew Akuchie earned a rookie minicamp invite with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, joining teammate Charles Grant and other…
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New Kent weekend celebrates 250th anniv of Patrick Henry’s 1775 march
New Kent is celebrating the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s 1775 march this weekend. The event commemorates Henry leading a militia through New Kent…
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US House Bill Could Repeal VA’s CA Clean Vehicle Standards
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote this week on a bill impacting Virginia’s ability to set clean vehicle emissions standards. The bill targets…
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg adds fitness signs, holds Food & Wine 5K May 4
Busch Gardens Williamsburg recently debuted new signs detailing park mileage and inclines and announced the Sip, Savor, and Sprint 5K race for May 4…