Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
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Israel Targets Iran Nuclear Threat With F-16s, Policy Shifts Post-Oct 7
Former Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi stated in 2006 that nuclear weapons are very dangerous in the hands of undemocratic regimes. Former…
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US News names Williamsburg one of best places to celebrate Juneteenth
Williamsburg was named one of the best places to celebrate Juneteenth by U.S. News & World Report. The historic town is recognized for its…
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Jamestown boys soccer wins Class 4 title 1-0; Cooper scores winner
Jamestown High School boys soccer team defeated Blacksburg 1-0 at Monticello High School to win the Class 4 state championship. Max Cooper scored the…
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Jan 17 News: Scout Guide, Vet Fair, JCC closure, shellfish, WSO change
NEWS BRIEFS FOR JAN 17 The Scout Guide national publication celebrated reaching 100 markets with the opening of The Scout Guide Santa Fe. DAV…
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VA Primary Day: Vote Tue 6a-7p. Dem Lt Gov/AG, local races in HR
Virginia holds primary elections today with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Statewide, Democrats will choose nominees for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney…
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Detailed Local News for Williamsburg, VA (June 10–16, 2025)
Elections & Government Virginia’s 2025 Primary Election takes place Tuesday, June 17, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.1 Voters don’t need photo ID…
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VA Dem Primary June 17: Lt Gov, AG on ballot. Polls 6a-7p. Register & vote.
VIRGINIA’S 2025 PRIMARY ELECTION DETAILS Virginia’s Democratic Primary is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th. Candidates for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General are on the…
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JHS junior Senah Drazdowski awarded Paderewski Gold Medal for 10 years
LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES PADEREWSKI GOLD MEDAL Jamestown High student Senah Drazdowski received the Paderewski Gold Medal. The award is from the National Piano Guild…
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Streamline Roofing Donates Roof to Storm-Damaged Jamestown 4-H
STREAMLINE ROOFING DONATES NEW ROOF TO 4-H CENTER Streamline Roofing completed its annual Raise the Roof community project. This year’s recipient is the Jamestown…
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Historic Triangle Juneteenth Closures & Service Impacts June 19
JUNETEENTH CLOSURES IN HISTORIC TRIANGLE Government offices in the Historic Triangle will observe the Juneteenth national holiday on Thursday. James City County offices, libraries,…
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Invest in science: Federal cuts slow US progress.
William & Mary alumna Anna Rader Groves has written a commentary urging the Historic Triangle community to advocate against federal science funding cuts. Groves,…
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Tabitha Sewer Studio Expands to Outlet Mall, Adds Crafts, Events
TABITHA SEWER STUDIO RELOCATES TO OUTLET MALL Tabitha Sewer Studio has moved to the Williamsburg Premium Outlets. Owner Tabitha Sewer is a sewing influencer,…