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  • STAFF HERE WILLIAMSBURG WRITER

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The WILLIAMSBURG STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at <a href="https://HEREWilliamsburg.com">HEREWilliamsburg.com</a>, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Williamsburg, James City County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates.


We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as Williamsburg Farmers Market, Yorktown Market Days, and Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival.


Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce and Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, plus leading businesses in education and hospitality that power the local economy such as College of William & Mary, The Williamsburg Winery, and Sodexo.


As part of the broader HERE network, including <a href="https://HEREVirginiaBeach.com">HEREVirginiaBeach.com</a>, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Virginia's dynamic landscape.

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Trump’s Diplomatic Dialogue with Liberia’s Leader

News Summary During a recent meeting at the White House, President Trump complimented Liberian President Joseph Boakai on his English proficiency, unaware that English is...

Special Screening of Ken Burns’ Documentary at Yorktown

News Summary A special screening of Ken Burns’ documentary ‘The American Revolution’ is set for September 20 at Yorktown Battlefield. Partnering with WHRO Public Media...

Newport News Introduces $50 Million Loan Fund for Businesses

News Summary Newport News is launching the Peninsula Cooperative Fund, a $50 million initiative to support small and mid-sized businesses. The fund addresses capital access...

Seven Inmates Charged with Attempted Escape from Newport News City Jail

News Summary Seven inmates at the Newport News City Jail face charges of attempted escape following a failed coordinated effort to break out during a...

New George Washington Portrait Unveiled at Yorktown Museum

News Summary A newly acquired portrait of George Washington created by Charles Peale Polk has been unveiled at the American Revolution Museum in Yorktown, Virginia....

Surry County Approves $5 Million Loan for YMCA Design

News Summary Surry County supervisors have authorized a $5 million loan for the design of a new YMCA facility adjacent to the Parks and Recreation...

Yorktown Launches Flocking Initiative to Support Charities

News Summary Yorktown, Virginia, introduces the Glamour Flocks initiative, aimed at spreading joy through colorful yard flocking while raising funds for local charities. Started during...

Remembering Myrt Power, Co-founder of The Cheese Shop

News Summary Mary Ellen ‘Myrt’ Edwards Power, co-founder of Williamsburg’s beloved Cheese Shop, passed away at 85. Known for her pivotal role in the shop’s...

Community Mourns the Loss of Local Matriarch

News Summary Mercedes Castejon Reyes, a beloved figure in Williamsburg, passed away at 87, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and devotion. Known for her...

Former NYPD Leaders Challenge Mayor Adams in Lawsuit

News Summary Four former high-ranking NYPD officials have filed lawsuits against Mayor Eric Adams and police department leaders, alleging corruption, cronyism, and retaliation. Accusations include...