Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
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Stay Safe in Historic Triangle Heatwave: Tips for 100+ Temps
EXTREME HEAT SAFETY TIPS An extreme heatwave with high humidity and temperatures over 100 degrees is expected in the Historic Triangle this week. The…
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Faith & Values: Summer light illuminates inner spiritual growth.
A faith column reflects on summer solstice as a symbol of light and growth, connecting the outer season to inner spiritual development. Drawing on…
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The Band Perry Reunion Tonight at Williamsburg Live
THE BAND PERRY REUNION CONCERT AT WILLIAMSBURG LIVE The Band Perry performs a reunion show at Williamsburg Live tonight. The country music siblings took…
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JCC Celebrates Longest Day of Play with Firetruck Duck Drop June 20
JAMES CITY COUNTY CELEBRATES LONGEST DAY OF PLAY James City County held its Firetruck Duck Drop event on June 20 at Chickahominy Riverfront Park.…
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Visit Wmbg launches natl quilt for USA 250; submit panels by Nov 30
Visit Williamsburg launched The Great American Birthday Quilt project nationwide to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The project invites people to submit quilt panels…
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Free Camp Kesem at W&M offers healing/joy for kids of cancer patients Aug 11-16
Camp Kesem at William & Mary provides a free overnight camp from August 11-16 for children aged 6-18 whose caregivers have cancer. The camp,…
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Social Security Disability: Eligibility, Applying, Appeals, Income, Help
Getting Social Security Disability Insurance is challenging, with around two-thirds of applicants denied. Eligibility requires a severe physical or mental impairment preventing work for…
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Colonial Williamsburg Juneteenth: African Baptist Meeting House Groundbreak, Bray School Ribbon Cut
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTS Colonial Williamsburg celebrated Juneteenth with significant events. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the recreation of the African Baptist…
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Williamsburg Water/Sewer Billing Changes: Monthly, Higher Rate, Separate Sewer
WILLIAMSBURG WATER AND SEWER BILLING CHANGES The City of Williamsburg is changing water and sewer billing. Billing will switch from quarterly to monthly starting…
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BGW Military Apprec Wk 6/30-7/6 Offers Free Entry for US Military & Family
BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG ANNOUNCES MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEK Busch Gardens Williamsburg is holding a Military Appreciation Week from June 30 to July 6. The event…
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JCC citizen scientist Van Ruckman discovers asteroid moon
James City County citizen scientist Van Ruckman observed a distant asteroid and its moon from a local soccer field in January, a significant discovery…
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Williamsburg Black history: Juneteenth church groundbreaking, school opens
On Juneteenth, two significant sites in Williamsburg’s Black history advanced. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Nassau Street for the rebuilding of the African…