The Virginia Gazette

11/28/2025

After Black Friday is over, shoppers across the Historic Triangle are encouraged to take part in Small Business Saturday, an annual day dedicated to supporting local, small businesses.

Colonial Williamsburg will also host its annual Merchant Square Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

11/28/2025

Williamsburg ranks in the Top 10 of “Amazing Places to Visit in December,” according to a travel website.

The Historic Triangle, which includes Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, was also recently named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Travel Awards.

11/26/2025

A judge on Wednesday declined to issue an emergency injunction that would halt planning and construction of a new James City County government building.

The case aimed to stop further development plans for the county’s proposed government center and library addition.

11/26/2025

A man who was hit by an SUV while riding an electric bike last week has died.

James City County resident, 62-year-old Wesley Wheeler, died just before midnight Tuesday.

11/26/2025

A Way Home, a seasonal giving initiative supporting families across the Peninsula who are facing housing instability, domestic violence or emergency transitions during the winter months, will launch Friday and run through Jan. 1.

Throughout December, community members are asked to donate comfort items, hygiene products and household essentials.

11/26/2025

Monticello Marketetplace has specialty shops and restaurants where customers can find holiday gifts and good food.

Monticello Marketplace opened in 1998 to provide retail services to the expanding population in the western part of James City County.

11/25/2025

A charge against a Northern Virginia teenager who climbed a Busch Gardens roller coaster could be dropped if he remains on good behavior.

Charles Parker of Woodbridge tried to retrieve his cellphone from Busch Gardens’ Tempesto roller coaster in October.

11/25/2025

Alana Carithers, who has been part of the WSO’s violin section since 2005, is the orchestra's new executive director.

New executive director Alana Carithers has been part of the WSO’s violin section since 2005 and has served as principal second violin for the past decade.

11/25/2025

The annual Christmas market features more than 40 vendor booths, food, music and more. It'll be open select dates through Dec. 21 starting Friday.

The market features more than 40 vendor booths, many of which will switch out several times over the course of the market, which is open select dates through Dec. 21.

11/25/2025

Williamsburg and Poquoson have both entered into new long-term agreements with Republic Services for recycling.

Both authority agreements will provide recycling through Republic Services.

11/25/2025

Tickets are on sale for the annual Christmas Homes Tour on Dec. 6, hosted by the Garden Spring Garden Club. (Link in comments.)

11/24/2025

After more than 50 years in operation, Bacon Street Youth and Family Services has permanently closed due to a lack of funding. The nonprofit organization’s last day providing services was Friday.

Bacon Street Youth and Family Services has been helping teens and young adults struggling with mental health challenges and substance abuse issues and their families since 1971.