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FORECAST: Weekend freeze threat follows sharp drop in temperatures

Williamsburg, VA · 17h

WTKR News 3

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First Warning Forecast: Cooler & breezy as we head into the weekend

James City County, VA · 8h

WTKR News 3

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Williamsburg Wawa near William & Mary set to close in December

The Williamsburg Wawa near William & Mary's campus is set to close on Dec. 16, store employees confirmed.

Williamsburg, VA · 2d

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8 Strange Discoveries Made Inside Old American Wells

Old American wells aren’t just filled with water. Archaeologists have uncovered some seriously surprising objects buried beneath the ground, ranging […]

Williamsburg, VA · 20h

Virginia Mercury

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Newport News to create $9.5 million seafood market, revamp industrial park

Drive to the eastern end of Jefferson Avenue in Newport News and you’ll mainly find warehouses, industrial buildings and parking lots before the roadway terminates at the James River. But in a few years, this area will play host to a revamped waterside seafood market, where citizens can eat the catch of the day as […]

Newport News, VA · 1d

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Six Virginia Seafood Restaurants Where Oyster Stew Season Starts The Minute It Turns Cold

The first chilly evening in Virginia changes what people want on the table. Iced tea and fried baskets suddenly feel less appealing, and a warm bowl of oyster stew starts calling your name. Oyster stew is about as old-school Virginia as food gets, built on buttery broth, cream, and plump...

Newport News, VA · 3d

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Colonial Williamsburg celebrates its 100th with parade, free admission on Saturday

One hundred years ago, the rector of Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg shared with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his wife his idea of restoring the once-Colonial capital. Now, more than 300 restored buildings later, Colonial Williamsburg is recognizing its 100th anniversary this weekend with free admission, music and...

Williamsburg, VA · 23h

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Bargain Hunters Will Absolutely Love This Enormous Outlet Mall Hiding In Virginia

Somewhere between Colonial Williamsburg’s cobblestone streets and the roar of Busch Gardens’ roller coasters, there’s a shopping destination that a surprising number of people haven’t fully discovered yet. Williamsburg Premium Outlets sits right there in Williamsburg, Virginia, quietly delivering one of the best outlet shopping experiences...

Williamsburg, VA · 1d

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Mayor Phil Jones plans to 'give his 30s' to Newport News

On the last day of early voting, Newport News Mayor Phil Jones posted outside of Denbigh Community Center with his family to greet voters. He said hello to almost every passerby, or thanked them for voting. For the ones wearing a sports team jersey, he made sure to ask how their team would do. For those who wanted it, he jumped in on selfies.

Newport News, VA · 3d

WTKR News 3

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SS United States’ Newport News legacy lives on as famed ship is sunk

As the SS United States is sunk off the coast of Florida to begin a new life as an artificial reef, pieces of the historic ocean liner and its legacy remain in Newport News, the city where it was built.

Newport News, VA · 1d

WAVY News 10

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Gospel artists give back before big performance

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Two gospel artists have teamed up with local community partners to give back to Hampton Roads before a big performance this weekend! Tamela and David Mann are award-winning gospel artists. They will join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra this Saturday for a one-night-only performance in Newport News. Before that show, the […]

Newport News, VA · 2d

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Long-vacant Newport News building set for demolition along Jefferson Avenue

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A long-vacant commercial building along Jefferson Avenue is expected to be demolished as Newport News continues efforts to improve and revitalize the corridor. The roughly 18,000-square-foot building previously housed Unclaimed Freight Company, a furniture store in the Sedgefield area of the city. Neighbor Ron Cupp,...

Newport News, VA · 2d

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“Stuff the Cruiser” heads to Williamsburg ahead of holiday giveaway

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) - The James City County Police Department is inviting residents to help support local families in need during a "Stuff the Cruiser" food drive. This event takes place on Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walmart Neighborhood Market, 4670 Casey Blvd., Williamsburg. Community...

Williamsburg, VA · 2d

WAVY News 10

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Dick Lamb, longtime Hampton Roads radio icon, dies at 88

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Dick Lamb, one of the most familiar voices in Hampton Roads radio, died Tuesday morning. He was 88. According to a statement, Lamb passed away peacefully at his home following a lengthy illness. Lamb’s voice had been heard across Hampton Roads for decades, hosting “Breakfast Brunch” on 101.3 2WD for more […]

Hampton Roads, VA · 3d

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Flock isn't the only automatic license plate reader company

Critics of the surveillance state are worried that local governments that are cancelling their contracts with Flock Safety will replace them with different brands that do the same thing. Like officials in many other jurisdictions across Virginia, leaders in James City County cancelled their contract with Flock Safety, the most...

James City County, VA · 1d

Country Herald

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Virginia-North Carolina Freeze Watch: 30° Lows Saturday, Nov 14

Richmond, VA – A sharp overnight drop in temperatures could bring freezing conditions to parts of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina early Saturday, threatening gardens, crops and exposed outdoor plumbing.

Richmond, VA · 20h

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Road Trips Through Virginia Taste Better When You Stop At These 4 Old Country Stores For Ham Biscuits

Few snacks say Virginia quite like a salty slice of country ham tucked inside a soft little biscuit. You can find them at the kind of old-fashioned stores that still sell homemade pies, jars of preserves, and bulk peanut butter right off the shelf. Some sit on farm backroads, and...

Virginia · 1d

WAVY News 10

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Local student wins top STEM prize

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) – James Blair Middle School student Isabel Rossi won first place in the math category of a nationwide STEM competition. The Williamsburg student’s project for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge applied game theory to determine the best places to put earthquake sensors. Game theory involves using math to come up […]

Williamsburg, VA · 1d