Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
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W&M Alum Greg Benson Returns for Wmsbg Whiskey & Wine Classes
W&M ALUM MIXOLOGIST RETURNS FOR WILLIAMSBURG WEEKEND William & Mary alum and professional mixologist Greg Benson is back in Williamsburg. He will teach cocktail-making…
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VA Game Fish Tagging Program recognizes volunteers & staff June 6
VIRGINIA GAME FISH TAGGING PROGRAM HONORS DEDICATION The Virginia Game Fish Tagging Program held an event on June 6 to celebrate its long-serving volunteers…
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York Tax Deadline Today, Water Country AquaGlow Starts Fri & More
NEWS BRIEFS FOR JUNE 25 Water Country USA is launching a new after-dark event called AquaGlow on Fridays and Saturdays starting June 27. The…
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Dump truck crashes into I-64 overpass in JCC, lifted off ground, detours
A dump truck crashed into an overpass on I-64 westbound near the Toano exit in James City County Tuesday afternoon. State police said the…
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Williamsburg celebrates Wine & Whiskey Weekend Fri-Sun; full details online.
Williamsburg is hosting a Wine and Whiskey Weekend from Friday through Sunday across the city. The event highlights local restaurants and businesses with various…
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Colonial Williamsburg’s Mitchell Reiss chairs British Imperial War Museums
Mitchell Reiss, former president of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, was recently appointed chairman of the British Imperial War Museums Foundation. The foundation supports five…
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Riverside Patriots Colony Breaks Ground on 52-Bed Facility, Opens 2026
RIVERSIDE PATRIOTS COLONY STARTS NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION Riverside Patriots Colony held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 18. Construction began on a new 52-bed skilled…
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Williamsburg cooling centers open at JCC Rec, Library thru Wed heat wave
Williamsburg area opens cooling centers at James City County Recreation Center and Williamsburg Regional Library. The centers are available to residents and visitors during…
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YPSO Welcomes 15-Month-Old Dual-Purpose K-9 Grit
YORK-POQUOSON SHERIFF’S OFFICE GAINS NEW K-9 The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office welcomed new K-9 Grit to its team. Grit is a 15-month-old German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois…
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Aromas World in Williamsburg Celebrates 25 Years of Community
Williamsburg’s Aromas World coffee shop is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The downtown business, owned by Michelle and Steve Sieling since 2018, offers coffee, baked…
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Williamsburg Live Photos: ABBA, Band Perry, Beach Boys Rock CW
WILLIAMSBURG LIVE MUSIC EVENT SUMMARY Williamsburg Live, the culmination of the Virginia Arts Festival season, took place recently. The event was held on the…
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The Beach Boys Close Out Williamsburg Live Tonight in Colonial Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG LIVE CONCLUDES WITH THE BEACH BOYS The final night of the annual Williamsburg Live concert series is tonight in Colonial Williamsburg. Iconic American…