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Give Local 757 Day Returns May 6: Peninsula Community Foundation, Old Point Bank Interview
Adelia Thompson of the Peninsula Community Foundation and Rob Shuford of Old Point National Bank discussed the 12th annual Give Local 757 on 92.3…
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Yorktown paving starts Apr 28; daytime lane closures expected
Virginia Department of Transportation contractors will begin repaving work in Historic Yorktown’s downtown area as early as April 28, continuing through late spring. The…
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Williamsburg’s Langdon Richardson thriving 1 year after double transplant
Williamsburg’s Langdon Richardson is thriving one year after receiving a double transplant of a kidney and liver necessitated by a genetic disorder. He received…
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Pedal the Parkway May 3: Bike/walk Colonial Park 7am-noon. Pass req.
Colonial National Historical Park, BikeWalk Williamsburg, and Williamsburg Area Bicyclists will host the Pedal the Parkway event on Saturday, May 3. A seven-mile section…
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AAA: Natl Gas $3.17 on Demand Rise, Up Wk/Mo, Below Last Year.
The national average price for a gallon of gas is slightly higher than a week ago and five cents higher than a month ago,…
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VA Retail Marijuana Future Depends on Gubernatorial Election
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed retail marijuana legalization for the second year, making the future of the market dependent on the upcoming gubernatorial election.…
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Public piano on Capital Trail at Spoke & Art unites community
A public use piano was recently dedicated near Williamsburg at Spoke & Art Provisions Co. off the Virginia Capital Trail. The project is a…
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Letters: Is Trump a war criminal? Readers debate DEI’s impact
A letter writer from Williamsburg expressed concern over Trump’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, criticizing perceived defense of Russia and lack of condemnation for…
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W&M All-America OL Charles Grant drafted 99th overall by Raiders in 2025 NFL Draft
William & Mary offensive lineman Charles Grant was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 99th overall pick in the third round of…
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W&M MBB signs 6-8 F Tunde Fasasi (LaSalle) for 2025-26
William & Mary men’s basketball coach Brian Earl announced the signing of 6-8 forward Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi, a transfer from LaSalle, for the 2025-26…
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Raiders Select W&M OL Charles Grant 99th Overall in 3rd Round
William & Mary offensive lineman Charles Grant was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as the 99th overall pick in the third round of…
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Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi (LaSalle) Signs with W&M Basketball
Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi, a 6-8 forward from LaSalle, signed with the William & Mary men’s basketball program for the 2025-26 season. Coach Brian Earl…