Williamsburg appoints Michele Mixner DeWitt as city manager, 1st woman to serve in role
DeWitt's selection as city manager makes her the first woman to hold the position since the city adopted a council-manager form of government in 1932.
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Williamsburg adopts $116.54 million budget for next fiscal year
The adopted budget requests less funding for capital improvement projects than initially requested and includes...
Presidential history: From horseback to a new Air Force One, travel has come a long way
The commander in chief’s Boeing 747 stands as one of the most recognizable symbols of...
Filko: How will history describe the Trump era?
How little we knew then that Trump's escalator descent in 2015 would lead to America’s...
Volunteers sought for Grove Christian Outreach summer lunch program
Volunteers are needed to help deliver food to student's families this summer.
Commentary: It’s time to look for ways to cut city costs
Guest columnist questions what the city is spending money on.
BurgQuest looking for vendors, performers for gaming festival
The festival celebrating tabletop gaming and additional activities will make its return this September.
Pamunkey Tribe buys historic Virginia estate, considers turning it into a B&B
The tribe recently closed on the sale of Windsor Shades, a 13-acre property along the...
Memorial Day ceremonies, parades to be held across Hampton Roads
Several events will be held across the region in celebration of Memorial Day on Monday.
Faith & Values: Flipping the script can make the world less complicated
The trick to tossing the script is to attend to those feelings when they occur...
Business Notes: Sports card shop to open, Verizon to expand cable service
The latest business news from the Historic Triangle.
You Don’t Say: We knew it wasn’t great, but it was convenient, part III
I believe we can help the young people in our lives understand that, despite what...
Commentary: Let’s get WRL project funded
To put it simply, the Williamsburg Regional Library’s downtown branch is significantly outmoded, too small...
Leaving a legacy: Longtime journalist Wilford Kale dies at 81
Behind the gruff newspaperman, Wilford Kale had a soft side, clear from the twinkle in...
York County approves Tractor Supply store near former Kmart
The new store will continue the revitalization of a once-struggling commercial center in the Williamsburg...
Historic Triangle to honor veterans with Memorial Day events
Here are some Memorial Day events happening in the Historic Triangle area.
Building a Bigger Table on Memorial Day
Memorial Day now serves as a reminder to be open to learning a fuller story...
Five Tribe athletes qualify for NCAA East Regional
The top 12 finishers in each event will advance to the NCAA Championships.
Savvy Senior: I have a will – do I also need a trust?
A will is one of the most important tools in estate planning, but many people...
Tourism experts hope ‘Today’ show’s spotlight on Williamsburg will draw more visitors
Williamsburg will once again be in the national spotlight on the 4th of July, when...
Anheuser-Busch invests $5.8 million into Williamsburg brewery, plans public event
The investment will be used to fund a new Williamsburg technical skills training center and...
Lacrosse misses the mark in WJCC Schools’ $219 million budget
Board members urged students and the community to not give up after lacrosse did not...
1 of 2 Colonial Williamsburg arrival areas to be up and running for July Fourth activities
The new center will serve as the dropping-off point for group/tour buses, and the initial...
Celebration and fellowship: East Williamsburg community to hold bash on Saturday
The East Williamsburg Day Bash will offer music, entertainment and family fun on Saturday.
Busch Gardens’ updated ‘Verbolten: Fordbidden Turn’ gets opening date
Busch Gardens members will receive early access May 29 before the ride opens to the...
Section of Colonial Parkway reopens as celebrations draw near
Construction on the section of the Colonial Parkway between Parkway Drive and Newport Avenue, including...
It’s copperhead season in Virginia: How to prepare and stay safe
The two most common instances where people get bitten by copperheads are while doing yardwork...
Public Records: Toano building sold for $2.7M; Tacos y Tequila leases space in Chesapeake
Philly Cheese Steak leased space on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News; Thai Best leased space...
Class of ’26 exits William & Mary with a call to preserve freedom
Families, faculty and friends packed the campus of William & Mary this weekend to celebrate...
Faith & Values: Taking time to pay attention to the moments going by
In a world that regularly encourages us to move quickly and react automatically, there is...
Business Notes: Sheetz looks to open location near Williamsburg
Possible Sheetz coming, Tipsy Beans reopens and a new market is coming to Williamsburg.
#ParentLifeUnscRxipted: Do you remember the time?
Some parts of childhood never really leave us. They simply wait for the right moment...
Presidential history: From George III to Charles III – presidents and the Crown
Interactions between American presidents and British monarchs have evolved into a steady partnership — one...
Williamsburg gets spotlight in the ‘Today’ show’s ‘3rd Hour’
Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer and Actor and W&M alum Patton Oswalt highlighted the Williamsburg area...
Williamsburg approves virtual tour for African American Heritage Trail
An entertainment venue offering escape game rooms and funding for the African American trail's digital...
Women’s course record falls at VRB 5K
Dana Hayden set a women’s course record of 18:41 at the 11th annual Virginia Regional...
Norway company that will build cruise missiles expands presence in James City County
Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace expanded its footprint, opening a suite of offices to complement its...
New law allows York, James City to impose a new tax
Until the General Assembly acted this year, all Virginia counties were allowed to impose an...
JCC approves retirement community, delays action on Eastern State property
The Ford's Village retirement community will include up to 270 age-restricted single- and multi-family homes...
York County Chick-fil-A gets opening date
A new Chick-fil-A is coming to Yorktown next Thursday.
Wine Time: Let’s raise a glass to spring
Some suggestions of wine to sip with your springtime meals.
Kale on Books: A unique murder mystery, and how we got here
Wilford Kale shares some of his favorite authors and their books.
Filko: Some things defy human comprehension
If astronomer Carl Sagan had it right, then we are all made of what he...
Holocaust survivor, journalist Frank Shatz to receive honorary W&M degree
Longtime Virginia Gazette columnist and Holocaust survivor will receive an honorary degree at William &...
Political scientist will be keynote speaker at W&M commencement
Friday's commencement ceremony — William & Mary's 333rd — will begin at 6 p.m. in...
Colonial Williamsburg holds casting call for July Fourth national broadcast
PBS is shooting a video as part of its July 4th programs and is seeking...
York County woman to become William & Mary’s oldest graduate
After stepping away from college nearly 60 years ago, Kathleen Fisher Michaels will receive her...
Second man charged in connection with Toano parking lot shooting
The charges stem from an alleged argument between two men that escalated into an exchange...
Williamsburg welcomes new state-of-the-art police station
The 43,400-square-foot police station features new amenities for officers, including a wellness space, fitness center...
Arts Notes: Summer music series New Town Tunes continues Wednesdays
Upcoming events in the arts for your summer viewing.
Williamsburg Mayor Douglas Pons says he won’t seek reelection
Doug Pons announced he will not seek another mayoral term after 16 years on Williamsburg...
Williamsburg to celebrate new police station grand opening Tuesday
Designed and built by Henderson Inc. and Moseley Architects, the 43,400-square-foot station will replace the...
Column: Who is counting taxes in James City County?
Column writer worries about how the numbers add up ahead of the Board of Supervisors...
James City County board to consider Eastern State area and News Road developments, new tax
On the agenda for the board’s Tuesday meeting are public hearings for the property surrounding...
Faith & Values: ‘The joy of the Lord is your strength’
Joy is the response when we are forgiven, when we find hope, when we are...
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Board of Trustees names new chair
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Board of Trustees elected its newest chairman of the board on...
The Bright Spot: From corgis to opera, Williamsburg has the tenacity to keep improving the community
Praise for the tenacious people who keep Williamsburg going.
Respite Care ‘life-changing’: Program offers social support where it’s needed
Program leaders are trying to spread the word about Respite Care to an aging population...
Toano woman wins more than $240K on ‘The Price is Right’
Vanesa McCaskell won $227,500 in cash and a luxury trip to Morocco valued at $12,650.
These Hampton Roads schools were impacted by the Canvas hack
The majority of schools and colleges in Hampton Roads were caught up in a hack...
W&M bird expert credited with recovery of bald eagles in Virginia dies at 97
Mitchell Byrd, known as the "The Byrd Man," retired from full-time teaching in 1993, but...
Former church deacon, 77, pleads guilty to making secret bathroom recordings at Colonial Williamsburg
A man who police said secretly filmed “thousands of males” in public restrooms in the...
WJCC Schools’ budget still depends on what the state decides
School board member Michael Hosang also continued to advocate for lacrosse at Tuesday's work session.
York County leaders approve $314M budget for next year
County leaders unanimously backed a series of motions to adopt the budget and county tax...
Building a bigger table for celebrations
National celebrations offer a time to uncover and tell a fuller story of our history,...
Williamsburg runner shines at Blue Ridge Marathon
Rob Perkinson, 37, of Williamsburg, won the Blue Ridge Marathon on April 18, part of...
American Girl author to visit Williamsburg library Saturday for talk, book signing
KidLit Fest will take place from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the Williamsburg Library, the...
New Riverside Doctors’ Hospital president has big plans for its future
Stacey Johnson succeeds Adria Vanhoozier, who was promoted to another position within the Riverside system.
Birding: Grosbeak is just one of spring’s magnificent migrants
Being attuned to the birds can transform any moment into an adventure.
Portsmouth man accused of driving over 150 mph in New Kent
The New Kent Sheriff’s Office arrested a Portsmouth man who is accused of driving more...
James City County supervisors push for tax reduction, discuss possible admissions tax
An admissions tax could be structured to have exclusions for school-sponsored and charitable events such...
E-scooter driver injured in James City County crash
The 25-year-old male scooter driver was improperly traveling on Pocahontas Trail's left lane without lights...
Virginia Gazette contributor pens piece in White House History Quarterly
The Quarterly is published by the White House Historical Association and the current story is...
Williamsburg area chosen as one of 1st perinatal health hubs across Virginia
Child Development Resources has been named one of the first four perinatal health hubs launched...
Tracing Our Past: Exploring DNA and genealogy
Looking at how aspects of DNA play in genealogy.
Letters to the Gazette
Letters to the editor for May 2 & 6.
This weekend’s Warbird Expo in Williamsburg offers a chance to fly in a WWII plane
Rides in a WWII-era plane can be purchased ahead of Saturday's event at the Waltrip...
James City County police plan to add speed cameras at additional schools
The cameras are part of the county's automated speed enforcement program, which is intended improve...
York-Poquoson sheriff’s office prepares to launch first-responder drones
The drone as first responder, or DRF, program, will give aerial updates to deputies and...
Column: Always save the wine
My favorite comment about the wine theft is this: “I’m not judging here. I mean,...
The latest business openings and closings in Hampton Roads
Whether businesses are opening, closing, or moving to a new location, here's the latest on...
Master gardeners and naturalists who tend garden at Brickyard Landing offer advice
The garden provides living examples of species and landscape design that provide benefits both for...
If redistricting is approved, big changes in store for Historic Triangle
The fate of Virginia’s redrawn congressional districts rests in the hands of the Virginia Supreme...
Williamsburg’s Cheese Shop named the friendliest small business in Virginia
Being called the friendliest small business “is huge and very meaningful," said manager Mary Ellen...
Wittman hosts roundtable with Navy official, defense industry leaders
Rep. Rob Wittman hosted a roundtable with Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment...
It’s official: Publix signs lease for Yorktown store
A new grocery store will be opening at Crescent Commons. Publix has signed a lease...
Williamsburg regional sports center to open June 24
The 200,000-square-foot facility will be able to host local, state and national athletic competitions along...
Business Notes: New business opening in Norge will offer cooking, nutrition classes
A new business in the Norge Crossing shopping center offers classes in cooking and nutrition;...
CRR members choose between 24-hour run and 5K
The Virginia 24 Hour Run began at 7 a.m. April 25 and the Revolutionary BBQ...
Military members and their families can visit Colonial Williamsburg for free in May
In partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, free admission will be made in honor of...
Kale on Books: Dick Van Dyke’s book offers tips on living to 100
Wilford Kale's latest book picks.
William & Mary student suing Colonial Williamsburg’s former top executive over 2023 car crash
A William & Mary student is suing The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's former top executive for...
JCC supervisors consider additional tax rate decreases for proposed budget
County supervisors discussed lowering the real estate tax rate further as well as a potential...
James City County Police to host community open house on Saturday
The open house will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the James...
WATA and CultureFix name first two winners of bus art contest
The winning artwork is already on display on WATA buses and will be traveling throughout...
Bike Co-Op’s efforts in Williamsburg community earn it status as a bicycle-friendly business
The Bike Co-Op of Williamsburg, run by BikeWalk, has been providing refurbished donated bikes to...
This weekend’s Pedal the Parkway encourages cyclists to get outside
Pedal the Parkway, which gives people an opportunity to walk, jog or bike the parkway,...
Presidential history: The enduring role of naval blockades
Across more than two centuries, U.S. presidents have repeatedly turned to naval blockades as adaptable...