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Alison Johnson

Ruth Carter’s traveling exhibit, “Afrofuturism in Costume Design,” opens May 11at Jamestown Settlement, highlighting more than 60 costumes from her career in film and television, including Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X,” Steven Spielberg’s “Amistad” and Ava DuVernay’s “Selma,” and the television series "Yellowstone" and the 2016 remake of “Roots.”

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Oscar winner and Hampton grad returns for Jamestown exhibition about her costuming ‘Black Panther’ and more

May 6, 2024 at 1:14 p.m.

Ruth Carter’s traveling exhibit, “Afrofuturism in Costume Design,” opens May 11at Jamestown Settlement, highlighting more than 60 costumes from her career in film and television, including Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X,”...

Next week, the center will kick off its 20th anniversary celebration with an event to support an even wider regional initiative: Give Local 757, an annual online fundraiser that benefits charitable organizations across Hampton Roads.

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As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, outreach center in James City County promotes regional fundraiser

April 19, 2024 at 2:26 p.m.

Next week, the center will kick off its 20th anniversary celebration with an event to support an even wider regional initiative: Give Local 757, an annual online fundraiser that benefits...

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 10:05 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 8:39 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...

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