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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...
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Fire in Ford’s Colony leaves one dead, one hospitalized

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A fire in James City County leaves one person dead and another person hospitalized for breathing issues. The deceased has been identified as the homeowner, Thomas M. Collier Jr., 72 years of age. The...
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New Train Routes To Williamsburg Proposed

Travel To Williamsburg May Get Easier Williamsburg, Virginia has historical sites and theme parks, major metropolitan areas and even beaches all within an hour. What it doesn’t have is access to the mountains. That soon...
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Update: Monticello Multi-Use Trail

Monticello Multi-Use Trail that was approved by City Council in 2017 is taking shape.
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Local Williamsburg Virginia Government Closures for Thanksgiving Holiday

    The following is a list of the local county/city government closures for the Thanksgiving holiday (Thurs., Nov. 25, 2021) James City County WJCC Courts will close at noon on Weds., Nov. 24, 2021. Thurs., Nov. 25 and...