Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Education

DOJ probes William & Mary over alleged race-based scholarship policies

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating historic Williamsburg university William & Mary over scholarships and benefits programs that the department said may discriminate...

$68 million grant will fund new Jamestown-Scotland Ferry vessel

Williamsburg to host forums on zoning and property rules

Army Corps flood plan offers limited protection for Hampton, Poquoson

James City County Library marks 30 years with community birthday party

Business

Mobile candy cart rolling to Williamsburg

WILLIAMSBURG一 The Williamsburg Farmers Market will welcome the Candy Raven, saying it’s “Virginia’s first mobile candy cart,” at the Aug. 8 market.

Old Chickahominy House sells to local business owners

WILLIAMSBURG –  Old Chickahominy House, a longtime Williamsburg restaurant and local landmark, sold July...

Former Au Bon Pain building at Williamsburg Pottery sold for $1.4 million

WILLIAMSBURG — A former Au Bon Pain Bakery Café building at the Williamsburg Pottery...

Brews and Bites

Food Truck Tracker: Your guide to local food trucks Aug. 14-16

HISTORIC TRIANGLE — Food trucks will roll into breweries, wineries, businesses and community events...

Food Truck Tracker: What’s on the menu this week?

HISTORIC TRIANGLE — Food trucks will roll into breweries, wineries, businesses and community events across...

Food Truck Tracker: See Where Your Favorite Trucks Are Rolling Next

HISTORIC TRIANGLE — Food trucks will roll into breweries, wineries, businesses and community events across...

Sports

Colonial Downs goes to the dogs (and princesses) this weekend

NEW KENT — Sixty-four dachshunds will take over the Colonial Downs dirt track Saturday, Aug. 15, for the track's third annual Wiener Dog Races, followed by Princess and Tractors Day on Sunday, Aug. 16.

New conference, same mission for William & Mary football

WILLIAMSBURG  – The College of William & Mary football program begins a new chapter...

Beach sprint rowing to make Virginia debut at Jamestown Coastal Clash

JAMESTOWN – Rowing is leaving the calm of flat water behind this weekend as...

Obituaries

Sponsored Content

Tunes in Town: Amelia Day to Perform Free Show in Merchants Square Aug. 7 [AUDIO]

Folk rock singer-songwriter Amelia Day will perform a free concert in Merchants Square Friday,...

Hometown Radio Interview: Caitie Maharg, Owner of No Nuts Donuts [AUDIO]

No Nuts Donuts is a Williamsburg-based vegan-friendly bakery owned and operated by Caitie Maharg....

Hometown Radio Interview: The Hound’s Tale Has Moved to Settler’s Market [AUDIO]

The Hound's Tale moved to Settler's Market on Monticello Avenue in Williamsburg in early...
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