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Guard Deployments, Gun Bans and a Debate as Old as Virginia Itself
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (630+ words) Virginia lawmakers this year set out to bar out-of-state National Guard troops from entering the Commonwealth without the governor’s consent, a move to push back on President Trump’s federalization of the Guard in other states. Lawmakers ultimately established a study…...
Virginia Marks ‘National Hire a Veteran Day’ with hiring pledge
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (320+ words) WILLIAMSBURG — A new statewide hiring campaign aims to connect veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses with employers as Virginia marks National Hire a Veteran Day. The Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Virginia Works and workforce partners on Friday launched…...
Two Charles City teens charged after armed robbery at James City County Wawa
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (221+ words) Two 18-year-olds from Charles City were arrested after deputies say a social media sale turned into an armed robbery at a Wawa in James City County. According to the James City County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 6:25 p.m. July 22 to…...
Busch Gardens Williamsburg to host Pride Day Sunday
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (229+ words) Rainbow flags will go up alongside the roller coasters this weekend as Busch Gardens Williamsburg hosts its annual Pride Day celebration. The event runs Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with entertainment, a vendor fair and specialty merchandise included with park admission....
Barbara Louise Cooke, 91, of Williamsburg
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (319+ words) Barbara Louise (Gordon) Cooke passed away peacefully on July 22 at the age of 91, surrounded by the love of her family. Together, Barbara and Ned raised three children: Linda, Jim, and Paul. During the early years of their marriage, Ned’s career…...
Food Truck Tracker: Where local trucks are rolling July 24–26
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (803+ words) HISTORIC TRIANGLE — Food trucks will roll into breweries, wineries, businesses and community events across the region this weekend, bringing a wide range of options for diners looking for something beyond the usual fare. Here’s where to find local food truck…...
Williamsburg seeks feedback on next phase of College Woods Circuit trail
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (252+ words) The City of Williamsburg will hold a public meeting July 28 to discuss the next phase of the College Woods Circuit, a proposed shared-use path connecting Berkeley Middle School to Berkeley Lane along Strawberry Plains Road and John Tyler Lane. The…...
York supervisors place school funding tax referendum on November ballot
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (342+ words) YORK COUNTY – The York County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday night to approve a resolution placing a School Capital Funding Referendum on the November ballot, allowing voters to decide whether the county may implement a dedicated 1% local sales and use…...
Deitra “DeeDee” Lynn Saunders, 59, of New Kent
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (175+ words) Deitra “DeeDee” Lynn Saunders, was set free as she traveled in New Kent County, Virginia, the morning of July 8, 2026. She was called to join three of her beloved role models, Big Mama, Mary M. Adkins Crump; Nana, Willie Birthel; and…...
Bonita Johnson (Shackleford) Tyler, 68, of Williamsburg
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (201+ words) Some people are remembered for what they accomplished. Others are remembered for how they made people feel. Bonita Johnson Tyler (Shackleford), lovingly known as Big Mama, Desiree, Aunt Desiree, Auntie, and Sissypoo, peacefully entered eternal rest at home on July…...