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Temporary halt for James City County’s proposed government center denied by court

A sign near the James City County Recreation Center, marking where the site of the proposed government center would be. (Kim O'Brien Root/The Virginia Gazette)
The case aimed to stop further development plans for the county's proposed government center and library addition.
A sign near the James City County Recreation Center, marking where the site of the proposed government center would be. (Kim O'Brien Root/The Virginia Gazette)
Coal spills into New Kent County marshland on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.(Courtesy/New Kent County Sheriff’s Office)

Train traffic has resumed after New Kent derailment, but the cleanup goes on

The railroad line that runs through the Peninsula has reopened after an Oct. 25 derailment...
Walsingham Academy students took part in a service trip to New Jersey and Pennsylvania to visit a homeless shelter and help those in need. (Steve DeLaney)

‘I just wanted to help people’: Walsingham Academy students reflect on trip of service and compassion

Eleven juniors and seniors from Walsingham Academy traveled to cities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania...
Radio City Rockettes alumnae Susan Browney, 70, and Shirley Cholek, 71, strike a signature Rockette dance pose at Golden Slippers Dance Academy in Virginia Beach, Va. on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

What’s it like to be a Rockette? Hampton Roads alumni celebrate 100 years of dance.

For many of the former Rockette dancers, the 100th anniversary is giving them the chance...
James City County police car

E-bicyclist hit by SUV in James City County dies from injuries

James City County resident, 62-year-old Wesley Wheeler, died just before midnight Tuesday.
Pictured is an artist rendering of what the 1619 Berkeley Thanksgiving service might have looked like. (Berkeley Plantation)

Modern U.S. presidents routinely endorse Thanksgiving. In the past, it wasn’t that simple.

Thomas Jefferson is the only president who declined to endorse the tradition of Thanksgiving. For...
An 18-year-old was charged with tresspassing after climbing the ride

Busch Gardens roller coaster climber could see charge dropped for good behavior

Charles Parker of Woodbridge tried to retrieve his cellphone from Busch Gardens' Tempesto roller coaster...
Alana Carithers

Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra violinist tapped as executive director

New executive director Alana Carithers has been part of the WSO's violin section since 2005...
Monticello Marketplace opened in 1998 to provide retail services to the expanding population in the western part of James City County. (James W. Robinson/The Virginia Gazette)

Holiday shopping at Monticello Marketplace: Specialty shops, restaurants abound

Monticello Marketplace opened in 1998 to provide retail services to the expanding population in the...
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