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A Coming to the Table – Historic Triangle meeting in May at Williamsburg Christian Church featured local ministers discussing faith in action for racial healing. The sixth annual Blessed are the PeaceMakers event in May used creative arts to address division, featuring testimony from a Holocaust survivor. US Sen. Mark Warner recently visited Williamsburg to discuss affordable housing and national political issues. First Baptist Church in Williamsburg will host a book signing Sunday at 12:30 p.m. for Rev. Reginald Davis’s new book on national unity.

Bethany Spector, 35, of Yorktown, won the women’s race at the Trailzilla Fast 5K on June 3 with a time of 18:52.
Benjamin Perry, 18, of Newport News, was the men’s winner at the Trailzilla Fast 5K in 17:01.
Matthew Devillers, 36, of Washington, DC, set a new men’s course record of 1:25:42 at the Taskinas Creek Half Marathon at York River State Park on May 31.
Jayme Johnson, 35, of Yorktown, set a new women’s course record of 1:47:22 at the Taskinas Creek Half Marathon on May 31.
The Fox Hill Community 5K took place at Gosnold’s Hope Park in Hampton on May 31.
Cole Shugart, 27, of Richmond, won the men’s division of the Fox Hill Community 5K in 15:47.
Megan Syrett, 42, of Yorktown, won the women’s division of the Fox Hill Community 5K in 22:15.
Six age group records were broken at the Fox Hill Community 5K.

SCAM PREVENTION TIPS FROM YORK-POQUOSON SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office warns residents about rising scams like the EZ-Pass toll scam.
Criminals are constantly creating new scam methods.
Deputy Taylor advises people to slow down and think before responding to suspicious messages.
Scammers often use urgency and emotions to pressure victims into quick decisions.
Common rising scams include EZ-Pass tolls, police warrants, and undeliverable packages.
Government agencies typically do not contact people via text for issues like unpaid tolls.
Tips include checking for misspellings and poor grammar in messages.
Do not click on links in suspicious messages as they may contain malware.
Stay updated on recent scam trends through reputable sources.
If you are a scam victim, contact local law enforcement immediately.
Report the scam to the Attorney General’s office and the Federal Trade Commission.
The Sheriff’s Office offers free classes on scams and identity theft.

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Don’t Get Duped: York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office Shares Top Scam Prevention Tips

WJCC SCHOOLS CELEBRATE GRADUATES

Seniors from Warhill, Jamestown, and Lafayette high schools held their annual parade.
The celebration took place on Duke of Gloucester Street on June 4.
Graduates rode in decorated cars and motorcycles.
Students showed off their college choices by wearing gear and waving flags.
Families lined the street to watch the parade.
Graduation ceremonies for the three schools are scheduled for June 7.

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PHOTO GALLERY: WJCC Schools Celebrate Graduating Seniors with Duke of Gloucester Street Parade

WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Williamsburg Community Foundation awarded $200,955 in scholarships.
Scholarships were given to 105 graduating students.
Recipients attend Jamestown, Lafayette, and Warhill High Schools.
The awards ceremony was held on June 1.
The scholarship fund originated in 1974 and has significantly grown.
Scholarships ranged from $1,500 to $5,000.
Funding comes from local donors, including 62 named scholarships.
A record amount was awarded this year.
Twenty first-generation college students received scholarships.
The CEO highlighted the personal stories behind the donations.

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WCF Awards over $200,000 in Scholarships to 105 Students

Carolyn Keurajian will step down as President and CEO of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra later this summer after 12 years.
She is leaving to become executive director of the Charlottesville Symphony Society because her husband accepted a job in Charlottesville.
Keurajian led the WSO through a period of growth and helped bring conductor Michael Butterman on board.
Under her leadership, the orchestra increased awareness and recently completed its 40th season.
The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra is launching a national search for its next executive director.

The Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center’s annual members’ art show is now open through July 25 at 110 Westover Ave. The show features 75 competitive pieces in various mediums including paintings, drawings, and photography. Visitors can vote for a favorite piece, and all artwork is for sale. The gallery is free and open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; more information is available at visitwcac.org. Bruton Parish’s Candlelight Concert series presents Bruton Baroque in Couperin’s “Les Concerts Royaux: A Tour of France” on June 14 at 8 p.m. The concert features an ensemble of musicians including Kelsey Andrew Schilling on Baroque bassoon and recorder. Tickets are $20, or $10 for youth and students, available at the door or brutonparish.org. A recap covers the Virginia Arts Festival’s May 21 performance by the Zemlinsky Quartet with pianist Olga Kern at William & Mary’s Concert Hall, highlighting works by Suk, Beethoven, and Dvořák. Another recap details Opera in Williamsburg’s production of “Madama Butterfly” at the Kimball Theatre, praising vocal and dramatic aspects and noting the May 25 matinee was sold out.

OFF-BROADWAY ACTOR PERFORMS SHOW ON MILITARY SERVICE

Off-Broadway actor Douglas Taurel will present his one-man show “The American Soldier.”
The performance is scheduled for June 14 at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.
The show is based on letters from U.S. servicemen and women across history.
Taurel began the project after 9/11 to highlight veteran struggles like homelessness and suicide rates.
The show aims to make audiences understand the sacrifices and challenges faced by soldiers returning home.
It covers personal accounts from the American Revolution through the Iraq War.
The performance coincides with the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.
Taurel hopes the show fosters appreciation for America and military sacrifice.
Tickets are available for $17 through the museum’s website.

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Off-Broadway Actor To Perform One-Man Show on Military Service at American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

CONFEDERATE REMAINS REINTERRED IN WILLIAMSBURG

Four unidentified Confederate soldiers and three amputated limbs were reinterred at Cedar Grove Cemetery Tuesday.

The remains were discovered during a 2023 archaeological excavation near Colonial Williamsburg’s powder magazine.

Evidence suggests they were casualties of the Battle of Williamsburg who died in a nearby hospital.

Archaeologists are attempting to identify the soldiers using DNA and historical records.

The identification process may take several years.

The reinterment took place at Cedar Grove Cemetery, where other Battle of Williamsburg soldiers are buried.

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Confederate Remains Found Near CW’s Powder Magazine Reinterred at Cedar Grove Cemetery

DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA BURIED LINES REDUCE OUTAGES

Dominion Energy Virginia has completed burying over 2,500 miles of outage-prone power lines.

This work is part of the Strategic Underground Program, which targets areas most affected by fallen trees.

Burying lines has reduced average outage time for affected customers from 11 hours to 2 minutes.

Average restoration time during major storms has been cut in half for customers with buried lines.

Dominion Energy plans to bury thousands more miles in the coming years.

A separate program, Mainfeeder Hardening, replaces old poles and cross arms, reducing outage time by 30% on those lines.

The company is encouraging customers to prepare for the active hurricane season with tips.

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Dominion Energy Virginia: Buried Power Lines Reducing Storm-Related Outages