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Local news and updates from Williamsburg Virginia and surrounding areas.

Williamsburg Inn Named One of World’s Most Luxurious Hotels

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Forbes Travel Guide has named the Williamsburg Inn as one of the World's Most Luxurious Hotels. "The staff at the Williamsburg Inn shares this honor together, with recognition to all the Team Members for their...
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Yankee Candle’s Williamsburg Virginia store closes

Yankee Candle Closes   Sadly, the Yankee Candle flagship store in Williamsburg closed on April 18th 2021. Even in the unprecedented upheaval of the Covid pandemic this came as a surprise to locals and visitors alike. The...

No Funhouse Fest for 2019

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“After three great years in Williamsburg, we have decided to put Funhouse Fest on hiatus in 2019.”  The statement on the Funhouse Fest website said event headliner Bruce Hornsby will instead be spending the year...

Midtown Revamp

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Midtown Row has taken steps toward becoming a reality during the past several months, but it could take a big leap forward if its final site plan is approved by the Williamsburg Planning Commission...

Thai Fusion Restaurant Coming To New Town

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New Town Welcomes Chiangmai Thai Bistro Chiangmai Thai Bistro is coming to the former Candyland location in the New Town shops of Williamsburg. The new restaurant will offer a Thai fusion menu, a full bar with...

Changes Coming To Historic Amblers House

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Related Links: Historic Houses of Colonial Williamsburg The Historic Amblers House Almost half a million dollars of renovations to the Amblers House have been approved by county supervisors. The historic farmhouse is located next to Jamestown Beach...
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Historic Jamestowne Reopens to Public Visitors

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Closed since December 21, 2020, Jamestown Rediscovery and their partner, the National Park Service at Colonial National Historical Park, have reopened Historic Jamestowne to the public.  There are several Covid19 related changes: All public programs, including...

Impacts of the Government Shutdown in Williamsburg

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Greater Williamsburg area attractions being impacted by the 2019 Government Shutdown.
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Senate bills impacting Williamsburg and Historic area’s projects and tourism

Del. Amanda Batten wants to end the Historical Triangle's 1% sales tax. Norment wants 10% of sales tax revenue for a regional indoor sports complex.
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2021/2022 Williamsburg Virginia James City County Holiday Closings

Below are the holiday closings for James City County. You may find the City Of Williamsburg holiday closings HERE and the Yorktown holiday closings HERE. Parks: All County parks are open year-round Park Stores and Guest Services...