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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about James City County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 191 stories have been published about James City County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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David Teel: Hokies coach Mike Young on roster moves, pressure to win

Coverage: 2 sources

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — Mike Young’s enthusiasm about recent upgrades to his Virginia Tech roster and staff is clear from his tone of voice and body language. But his widest smile during a Tuesday interview at the ACC spring meetings had nothing to do with basketball. Young’s youngest child, son Davis, graduates Sunday from Wofford College, where Young served for 31 years, the last 17 as head coach. Moreover, Young’s wife, Margaret, a 1992 Wofford…See the Story

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Review: Virginia Beach bistro serves Cuban food with a fusion of flavors

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Enrique and Ariadne Oliva, also known as Chef Rick and Arya, want people to live life yummy at their new restaurant in Virginia Beach. Miami Fusion opened in February on Lynnhaven Parkway, near Princess Anne Road in the Parkway Shopping Center. The Cuban bakery and bistro features empanadas from four countries plus sandwiches and pastries. Its fusion cuisine includes options such as jerk chicken quesadilla. It also offers coffees, breads (Cuban …Read Article

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Norfolk council adopts $1.6 billion budget, includes 2-hour free parking

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Norfolk City Council members unanimously voted to adopt a $1.6 billion operating budget for the fiscal year 2026 on Tuesday, which includes two hours of free parking in city decks, a 2.5% raise for city employees and a new compensation plan. Council members approved the $1.6 billion operating budget, a $260 million capital improvement plan, a $6.7 million annual plan for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development block grants and a $141 mi…Read Article

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Father stepped in to help son’s Williamsburg-area school, and now he’s headed for a world competition

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Kyle Debrucque remembers exactly where he was standing when he found out he’d been named J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School’s Volunteer of the Year. “I was right in front of the garage at my house, and I was looking at something on my phone, and then the notification popped up. It said, ‘Congratulations. You’ve been awarded JBB Volunteer of the Year.’ I didn’t even know there was such a thing.” At first, he thought it was a joke. “I read it thr…James City County · James City CountyRead Article

Norfolk poet lands LA Times Book Prize for illuminating portrayal of her grandmothers

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When Remica Bingham-Risher accepted the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for poetry this spring, she carried two other Black women onto the stage with her — ancestors whose voices had been largely overlooked by history. The Norfolk resident’s “Room Swept Home,” a combination of original verse and unearthed family documents and photos, won the prestigious award for its portrayal of the obstacles faced by her paternal great-great-great grandmother, Mi…James City County · James City CountyRead Article

Column: Civic league events help voters make informed choices

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Thanks to the Larchmont/Edgewater Civic League (LECL) and many others around Norfolk for hosting both candidates for commonwealth’s attorney. This helped to break through what felt like many Influencers trying to get me on their side in a grudge over personalities. I needed to see these two men speaking for themselves to understand who’s dealing with facts and who’s good at working a room more than the job. The meeting I attended was also live-s…James City County · James City CountyRead Article

Giant dinosaur touches down at Virginia Living Museum

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“Jurassic Park” jokes broke up the sound of pouring rain as spectators gathered under a tent at the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News to witness a massive Giganotosaurus dinosaur model hoisted onto the conservation lawn via crane on Tuesday. The 40-foot dinosaur weighing about 3 tons is a main spectacle in the museum’s “Dinosaur Quest” program occurring from May 24 to Sept. 7. The program takes visitors back to the prehistoric era with life…James City County · James City CountyRead Article

Cartoon: Learn to Count

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Cartoon by David Horsey for May 12, 2025.James City County · James City CountySee the Story

[Opinion] Letters for May 11: Virginia Beach council system has proven its value

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Council makeup Re “Virginia Beach ballot query gains support” (A1, May 5): Despite legal opinions, and despite constituent engagement, some members of the Virginia Beach City Council continue efforts to return our elections to the less representative past. They ignore that Virginia Beach voters have learned the new 10-1 system and have repeatedly said they are satisfied with it. Changing from the 10-1 system would cost taxpayers and would requir…Opinion · James City CountyRead Article

Milic’s shutout, Chesapeake native Osmundson’s goal power Admirals to series-tying win 1-0

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Thomas Milic was flawless between the pipes. In his 7th postseason start, the rookie netminder turned aside all 24 shots he faced to earn his first playoff shutout.James City County · James City CountySee the Story

Bill Spies Takes Readers on an Epic Journey Through 16th-Century America in “One Boy, One Pony, Two Girls”

Step into a world of daring adventure and heartfelt connections with Bill Spies in “One Boy, One Pony, Two Girls.” Set against the backdrop of 16th-century America, this captivating story follows a young Powhattan Indian boy, Tangtok, and his unexpected bond with a shipwrecked paint filly named Bakting. Together, they navigate the challenges of survival, cultural divides, and a rapidly changing world. - - The story begins with the filly's perilo…Jamestown, Virginia · JamestownRead Article

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