Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
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W&M discovers 18th-century Bray School foundation, cellar & artifacts
ARCHAEOLOGISTS DISCOVER NEAR-COMPLETE BRAY SCHOOL FOUNDATION Archaeologists uncovered the near-complete 18th-century foundation of the Williamsburg Bray School beneath William & Mary’s Robert M. Gates…
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Healing Event June 21: Speakers on Bush slavery link & slave owner ties
FOURTH ANNUAL JOURNEY TO RACIAL HEALING EVENT Williamsburg will host its 4th annual Journey to Racial Healing event on June 21. The event features…
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WJCC Schools approves $750-$1000 bonuses for returning staff
Williamsburg-James City County Schools will give $750-$1000 retention bonuses to returning instruction and support staff who signed contracts by June 13 for the 2025-26…
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Hampton Roads prolonged heat: Heat index to 110 likely next week
Hampton Roads is forecast to experience prolonged heat with heat indices reaching triple digits through June. The National Weather Service in Wakefield predicts heat…
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Williamsburg’s Noah Katz Umpires Savannah Bananas in Richmond This Weekend
WILLIAMSBURG NATIVE UMPIRES WITH SAVANNAH BANANAS Williamsburg resident Noah Katz is umpiring for the Savannah Bananas thanks to his successful YouTube channel. His channel,…
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Williamsburg Live Weekend: Shuttles, Food, Rules, Weather Prep
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO WILLIAMSBURG LIVE Williamsburg Live summer concert series is this weekend at the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museum. Shuttle services are…
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Spring Bloom Adventure Race boosts Williamsburg area economy by $660k+, aids nonprofits
SPRING BLOOM ADVENTURE RACE BOOSTS WILLIAMSBURG ECONOMY AND NONPROFITS The recent Spring Bloom Adventure Race generated over $660,000 in economic impact for the Williamsburg…
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Toano Middle choir sings at Carnegie Hall Saturday, 2nd trip
Toano Middle School’s choir will perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City this Saturday as part of the 2025 In Harmony Concert Performance.
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Presidential Tobacco: A Long History Ended by Hillary Clinton Ban
Many US presidents used tobacco throughout history, preferring cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, and cigarettes. Tobacco was culturally significant in America, originating from Native Americans…
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Poquoson High wins World Odyssey of the Mind in May
Poquoson students brought home top honors from the World Odyssey of the Mind competition in May. The Poquoson High School team won the world…
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Jay Jones wins VA Dem AG primary over Shannon Taylor; faces Miyares
Former Delegate Jay Jones won the Virginia Democratic primary for Attorney General on Tuesday. Jones received 51% of the vote, defeating Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney…
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Common Threads connects Williamsburg 20s & 30s for community
NEW SOCIAL CLUB CONNECTS WILLIAMSBURG YOUNG ADULTS Sidnie Baker started the club after moving to the area and seeking connection. Common Threads Social Club…