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Alison Johnson

At a hospital, triggers such as bright ceiling lights and beeping medical machines can be overwhelming for some people. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is trying to ease that.

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Sensing a need: Sentara Williamsburg hospital certified as ‘sensory-inclusive’

April 13, 2024 at 10:04 a.m.

At a hospital, triggers such as bright ceiling lights and beeping medical machines can be overwhelming for some people. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is trying to ease that.

Help the county go green by visiting the annual “Go Green Market,” an effort to educate the public about sustainable living, on Saturday.

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Going green: York County pushes for more environmentally-friendly practices at its businesses

April 11, 2024 at 9:58 a.m.

Help the county go green by visiting the annual “Go Green Market,” an effort to educate the public about sustainable living, on Saturday.

Founded in March 1924, the city’s first Boy Scout troop has weathered wars, cultural and technologic shifts and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Enduring legacy: Williamsburg’s first Boy Scouts troop celebrates 100th anniversary

March 20, 2024 at 9:07 a.m.

Founded in March 1924, the city’s first Boy Scout troop has weathered wars, cultural and technologic shifts and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Oscar-winning writer-director Cord Jefferson to appear at Williamsburg arts festival

March 13, 2024 at 8:17 p.m.

Fresh from winning an Oscar, Cord Jefferson will appear at the Ampersand International Arts Festival in Williamsburg on March 23.

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W&M alumnus and now Oscar winner Cord Jefferson to appear at upcoming arts festival

March 13, 2024 at 9:36 a.m.

Fresh from winning an Oscar, Cord Jefferson will appear at the Ampersand International Arts Festival in Williamsburg on March 23.

This week, 15-year-old Geremiah DelValle is promoting his book, “Lands of Scientia” — and innovation in children’s literature in general — at two area events to mark Read Across America Week.

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The power to read: Teen author promotes innovation in children’s literature

March 6, 2024 at 9:55 a.m.

This week, 15-year-old Geremiah DelValle is promoting his book, “Lands of Scientia” — and innovation in children’s literature in general — at two area events to mark Read Across America Week.

Musical season has arrived at local middle and high schools, kicking off this week with the York County School of the Arts’ production of “Mean Girls High School Version.”

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It’s almost curtain time: Musical season arrives for schools in the Historic Triangle

February 28, 2024 at 8:40 a.m.

Musical season has arrived at local middle and high schools, kicking off this week with the York County School of the Arts’ production of “Mean Girls High School Version.”

"It’s one of the most challenging and most rewarding and fun things anyone could do for a living,” says Sarah Rapach, the division-wide teacher of the year for Williamsburg-James City County Schools.

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Inspiring the next generation: WJCC schools recognize teachers of the year

February 14, 2024 at 9:03 a.m.

"It’s one of the most challenging and most rewarding and fun things anyone could do for a living,” says Sarah Rapach, the division-wide teacher of the year for Williamsburg-James City...

“Many years from now, people should still be able to learn from these pieces,” said Colonial Williamsburg's curator of historic dress and textiles.

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Elegance on display: Historic fashion collection coming to Colonial Williamsburg museum

February 28, 2024 at 10:07 a.m.

“Many years from now, people should still be able to learn from these pieces,” said Colonial Williamsburg's curator of historic dress and textiles.

From Jan. 25-28, Williamsburg will host its inaugural Last Word Comedy Festival, a four-day event featuring 50 acts and 150 performers from around the country.

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Inaugural Williamsburg comedy festival gets ready to bring the laughs

January 17, 2024 at 10:07 a.m.

From Jan. 25-28, Williamsburg will host its inaugural Last Word Comedy Festival, a four-day event featuring 50 acts and 150 performers from around the country.

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