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Judge Sentences Bozarth to 10 Years in Fatal Stabbing

Judge Sentences Bozarth to 10 Years in Fatal Stabbing

The woman who admitted to fatally stabbing another woman during an alcohol-fueled fight will serve at least eight years in prison. Stephanie N. Bozarth, now 28, had been…

City Man Gets 20 Years for Crimes Against Child

City Man Gets 20 Years for Crimes Against Child

A Williamsburg man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday for a charge of sodomy against a child in his care. David Wayne Mixon, now 53, agreed…

Sales Tax Holiday Begins Today

Virginia’s sales tax holiday for hurricane and emergency preparedness equipment runs today through May 31. Items designated by the Department of Taxation for hurricane preparedness, including portable generators,…

JCC Notebook: Supes to Meet, Karaoke in the Park and More

JCC Notebook: Supes to Meet, Karaoke in the Park and More

The James City County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday for a work session and a regular meeting; a public hearing will be held on a potential property…

‘Threads of Feeling’ Exhibit to Open at Colonial Williamsburg Museum (w/ Video)

‘Threads of Feeling’ Exhibit to Open at Colonial Williamsburg Museum (w/ Video)

Over 25 years in the mid-1700s,  the mothers of 16,433 babies left their children at the Foundling Hospital in London with pieces of fabric attached as a means…

Sports

Tennis: Jamestown Girls Cruise to Region I Tennis Crown; Boys Fall

Tennis: Jamestown Girls Cruise to Region I Tennis Crown; Boys Fall

Since taking over Jamestown High’s girls tennis program in 2008, Eagles coach Karen Johnson has…

Lafayette Boys Soccer Shuts Out Grafton 1-0 for BRD Tournament Title

Lafayette Boys Soccer Shuts Out Grafton 1-0 for BRD Tournament Title

  When describing his team’s defense, Lafayette boys soccer coach Brian Sorrell says, “When we…

Jamestown Girls Soccer Blanks Tabb, Defends Fourth Straight BRD Tournament Title

Jamestown Girls Soccer Blanks Tabb, Defends Fourth Straight BRD Tournament Title

  The rematch had a similar feel, but a much different outcome. When Bay Rivers…

Tribe Baseball Walks Off to Beat JMU 20-19 in Tourney Opener

Tribe Baseball Walks Off to Beat JMU 20-19 in Tourney Opener

After play was suspended overnight in the third inning due to inclement weather, the William…



Local News

Memorial Day Means Government Office Closures

Happy Memorial Day — government offices will be closed throughout the Historic Triangle to commemorate the day. For a breakdown on how you’ll be affected by office closures…

CW Offers Free Military Admission for Memorial Day, Free Public Program

CW Offers Free Military Admission for Memorial Day, Free Public Program

Colonial Williamsburg is offering free Memorial Day weekend admission to active duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans and their families. From Friday through Monday, the “Honoring Service to America”…

Police: Man Brandishes Firearm During Parking Lot Squabble

Police: Man Brandishes Firearm During Parking Lot Squabble

During a parking lot squabble, a man pulled out a gun and threatened the man with whom he was arguing, James City County Police said. Just before 8…

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Hometown

Hometown: Apply for Alliance Military Scholarship Program

The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance is accepting applications for its annual Armed Forces Committee Scholarship. The scholarship program is designed to help active duty or…

Deals

Frugal Jena: Clearance Clothing at Kmart

I got some steals yesterday at Kmart!  No coupons needed.  They have marked down tons of mens, women’s and children’s clothing to .99!  They also had a…

W.Y.D.

What You’ll Do: May 23-27

It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and that means swimming and barbecues and a day off from work (for some)! Make sure to save some hours this weekend to…

Get Schooled

Get Schooled: Top York Students for May, PTSA Service Awards

The York County School Board presented a number of awards at its regular meeting Monday. Student service awards were presented to Tabb High School’s Katherine Barnett and…

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