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Bourne, Davis, Parvaiz and Hudson appointed to William & Mary board
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (202+ words) WILLIAMSBURG " Four business and civic leaders have been appointed to the William & Mary Board of Visitors, VGov. Abigail Spanberger announced recently. Jeff Bourne, Jennifer Davis, Osman "Oz" Parvaiz and Cynthia Hudson will begin four-year terms July 1. Hudson returns to the…...
Tabb High School Instructor Arrested for Public Intoxication in School
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (183+ words) YORK COUNTY " An instructor at Tabb High School was arrested Monday after authorities said he was found intoxicated on campus. A social media post from the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office said the school resource officer was notified by school officials that…...
Local store hosts instrument drive for Soundscapes students
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (210+ words) An upcoming instrument drive in will help put guitars, violins and other instruments into the hands of students who learn music and life skills through Soundscapes programs. Remix Market and The Junkluggers in Williamsburg are teaming up to support Soundscapes…...
Williamsburg student advances to quarterfinals at Scripps National Spelling Bee
1+ week, 1+ day ago (419+ words) HAMPTON ROADS " Williamsburg resident Suhani Joshi advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, improving on her performance from last year and finishing among the nation's top young spellers. Joshi, an eighth-grade student at Hampton Roads Academy, competed…...
Lacrosse Funding Amendment Fails in WJCC School Board Vote
2+ week, 5+ day ago (439+ words) WILLIAMSBURG " The Williamsburg-James City County School Board voted down a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 budget on Tuesday that would have funded lacrosse as a Virginia High School League sport. Board Member Michael Hosang introduced the motion during the…...
York Schools Hold FY27 Budget Pending State Funding
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (247+ words) YORK COUNTY" With no state budget in place for the upcoming fiscal year, York County School Division officials delayed adoption of the division's FY27 budget during Monday night's school board meeting, citing uncertainty over how much funding will come from Richmond....
Williamsburg Food Lion employee honored for 30 years of service
3+ week, 2+ day ago (321+ words) WILLIAMSBURG" From bagger and cashier to customer service assistant manager, Latrese Braxton credits her ability to remain at Food Lion for the past 30 years to her parents and the strong work ethic they instilled in her. She also credits her…...
Local colleges mark commencement week with ceremonies, traditions
3+ week, 2+ day ago (275+ words) HAMPTON ROADS " Colleges and universities across the Peninsula celebrated commencement last week, honoring graduates as they marked the end of their academic journeys and prepared for what comes next." Virginia Peninsula Community College held its 57th Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May…...
Residents Review Draft Redistricting Maps at Community Meetings
3+ week, 5+ day ago (594+ words) WILLIAMSBURG " Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools officials unveiled draft redistricting proposals this week that could reshape attendance boundaries across the division beginning in fall 2027. The proposed changes come as the division prepares to open two new Bright Beginnings campuses in…...
VPCC's PTK Extends Streak of Excellence
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (236+ words) HAMPTON " Virginia Peninsula Community College's Phi Sigma chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa national honor society took center stage at the College's student awards ceremony on April 24. Phi Sigma was named the student organization of the year after winning numerous…...